Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Music Conjoint - Academic English Studies and Linguistics

The University of Auckland

Complement your musical studies with a wide range of subjects in the humanities, social sciences, cultures and languages. You’ll learn from leading researchers while developing your practice with some of the country’s finest instrument teachers, music historians and composers. Our BA/BMus develops essential skills that can help you to adapt and thrive in a fast-changing, globalised economy and an evolving music industry. Your BA/BMus will support your future career by helping you to develop strong capabilities, including advanced communication skills, critical and creative thinking, the ability to research and evaluate information, the ability to analyse problems and seek solutions, adaptability, and an awareness of different perspectives. You’ll be well-positioned to pursue new opportunities opened up by developments in society, technology and the music industry.You will take Stage II courses in Academic English Studies (ACADENG) that are designed for students who speak English as an additional language. If your English language skills are not advanced enough for Stage II ACADENG courses, you will need to take Stage I ACADENG courses before you begin this subject. You will combine your study of academic English with the study of language structure (sounds, words, sentences and meaning). You will also study aspects of the theory of language teaching and learning.