Universities New Zealand University of Auckland Courses Bachelor of Music BMus

Bachelor of Music BMus
at University of Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 39,790
Country Rank#1
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

In the BMus you’ll learn to both preserve the past and nurture progress as you focus on your chosen discipline and prepare to enter a changing music industry. You’ll learn from some of the finest instrument teachers in the country, as well as recognised music historians and composers. Our partnerships with industry organisations will give you contact with leading local and international musicians.

Through your involvement in our many small and large ensembles, tutorials and studio classes, you’ll develop strong collaborative skills and grow your confidence.

You can study music alongside another discipline as part of a conjoint degree in Arts, Commerce, Advanced Science, Design, Engineering, Fine Arts, Global Studies, Law or Science.

Course Content
Programme structure

While each specialisation differs slightly, in the first year you will undertake a cross-genre music theory course, one in contemporary music culture, and a selection of other courses within your specialisation. Two General Education courses will give you the chance to supplement your studies with a topic of your choice.

In second year and beyond, you continue to develop within your specialisation and and you can explore areas of personal interest in complementary fields such as sonic arts, music education, production, and history.
- Creative Practice: Classical
- Creative Practice: Composition
- Creative Practice: Jazz
- Creative Practice: Popular Music
- Music Studies
Entry Requirement
You need to have one of the following:
- 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 75 percent in the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), Indian School Certificate (ISC), Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal State Board Examinations with a minimum of 70 percent in English.
- 12 years of schooling and an overall average of 80 percent in all other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations with a minimum of 75 percent in English.
- Qualification
AISSC and ISCAll-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), Indian School Certificate (ISC)

Score required - 75
- Qualification
Karnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal State Board ExaminationsKarnataka, Maharashtra and West Bengal State Board Examinations

Score required - 75
- Qualification
All other Higher Secondary State Board ExaminationsAll other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations

Score required - 80
- Qualification
IELTS AcademicInternational English Language Testing System

Score required - 6.0
Fees & Scholarships
2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$6,417.60 – $7,402.80

International students
NZ$39,790

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.16 per point, estimated at $979.20 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
Career Prospect
Where could this programme take you?

As a graduate you’ll have the skills and expertise to pursue a wide range of career opportunities in New Zealand and overseas. Building a career on stage is a common goal, but the music industry runs on more than performers and composers. There is a collection of people who keep the industry moving, such as writers, managers, producers and teachers.

Jobs related to this programme
- Arranger/composer
- Arts administrator/manager/director
- Conductor
- Music director
- Music journalist
- Performer
- Radio/television/digital media/recording producer
- Sound engineer

Cost Of Studying At University of Auckland

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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Bachelor of Music BMus at University of Auckland