Universities New Zealand University of Auckland Courses Master of Music MMus

Master of Music MMus
at University of Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 39,790
Country Rank#1
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

The Master of Music (MMus) is designed to further develop your musical skills, enabling entry to a high-level career in many areas of music. At masters level, you are able to specialise in one of four distinct areas – performance, composition, musicology or studio pedagogy.

You will have the chance to investigate your individual interests and talents, engage in independent thought about music and critically analyse the theories and practices that influence your discipline.

Course Content
Programme structure

The MMus is a 120-point or 180-point degree and is available as a research or taught option.

The research masters is ideally suited to students who want to work on a major project. This can include several different elements or with a focus on a single topic. Within the research option, you can also study a selection of elective (taught) courses.

In a taught masters you can choose from a wide range of elective courses, allowing you to explore a variety of subject areas in addition to completing a smaller research project.

Both research and taught options are available from a broad choice of areas including classical performance, jazz, popular music, music education, composition, music technology/production, musicology and more.
Entry Requirement
Programme requirements

Study option
Taught
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
4.0

Bachelor of Music (Honours)

Postgraduate Diploma in Music

Study option
Research
120 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
4.0

Bachelor of Music (Honours)

Postgraduate Diploma in Music

Study option
Taught
180 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
4.0

An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.

Study option
Research
180 points
Grade required
GPE
Grade Point Equivalent
4.0

An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.

Qualification
IELTS Academic
International English Language Testing System
Score required
6.5

Further programme requirements

You need to have completed a one-year postgraduate degree, after an undergraduate degree, in music or a similar field indicative of advanced study in music. Your study must have been at a recognised university (or similar institution) and you will need a GPE of 4.0 or higher.
Fees & Scholarships
2022 fees

Domestic students
NZ$8,809.20 – $9,728.40

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?

Postgraduate study in music boosts your potential to build a successful performance or composition career. It also helps to secure a future in academia and research, contributing to influential projects in music and the wider arts community.

Jobs related to this programme
- Academic
- Arranger/composer
- Arts director
- Instrumental teacher
- Music educator
- Music journalist
- Music producer
- Performer

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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Master of Music MMus at University of Auckland