Bachelor of Music Arts

Bachelor of Music Arts

Bachelor degree
36 months
Application deadlines: All year; auditions take place in October and December for the following year.
Processing time: 28 - 40 days
Application fee: NZ$100
Full-time, Part-time
Intakes: All year
International tuition: NZ$21,260
Domestic tuition: NZ$7,400

Program overview

This programme consists of a range of courses including performance, composition, production, songwriting, music industry and find your place in the exciting global music community. Students of the programme will develop the skills with practical and theoretical courses in a variety of topics including music performance, composition, songwriting, arranging, improvisation, music technology, marketing and music industry studies.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Part-time

Requirements

Exams:

  • TOEFL PBT
  • IELTS
  • PTE
  • TOEFL iBT
NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects or New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Performing Arts Pathway, or equivalent ( International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination); Proof of English proficiency; Attend an audition to explore your musical skills. The audition will include a theory test, an aural test, a performance and an interview; Provide two referee reports; Written statement

Career opportunities

Diverse opportunities exist within the creative industries, education, music management and production, and encompass everything from composing film scores and performing in bands to being a theatre sound designer, music therapist, artist manager or music entrepreneur.

Campus location

Christchurch , New Zealand