Study Bachelor of Music (BMus) at The University of Waikato in New Zealand, School of Arts
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Bachelor of Music (BMus)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

The Bachelor of Music (BMus) is a specialised degree for music enthusiasts, offering academic, composition, or performance tracks to enhance skills in chosen areas. Ideal for those with musical talent and passion. The Bachelor of Music (BMus) is a specialist degree that will suit you if you have musical skill and ambition or just a sheer love of music. Choose an Academic, Composition or Performance based programme and learn different styles and techniques that build your skill-base in the areas of music that interest you.

Majors

  • Academic
  • Composition
  • Performance

Which department am I in?

School of Arts

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$42,231.00 (US$ 25,191) per year
College Hall accommodation 9180 Total Annual Cost

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Hamilton Campus

Gate 1, Knighton Road,

HAMILTON,

Hillcrest,

3216, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$42,231.00 (US$ 25,191) per year
College Hall accommodation 9180 Total Annual Cost

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Hamilton Campus

Gate 1, Knighton Road,

HAMILTON,

Hillcrest,

3216, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

The University of Waikato sets standards for English language proficiency for admission to the University for applicants whose first language is not English or te reo Māori. All international applicants, as well as New Zealand and Australian permanent visa holders, are required to provide satisfactory evidence of their proficiency in English.Applicants must achieve a minimum of 6 points taken from three subjects, achieving a minimum grade of C in at least one subject. Points calculated as follows: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1. AS Level grades are not included. To meet the English language requirements, you are required to obtain an E (pass) grade in an approved English-intensive GCE A-Level subjectsInternational Baccalaureate (taken in NZ or overseas) - Completed International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum of 24 points.In addition to the general entry requirements, applicants to the Bachelor of Music must meet one of the following:A Grade 5 theory pass or better in the Trinity College or Royal College of Music examinations, orA qualification considered equivalentAll other applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.For the Bachelor of Music Performance programme, a selection process applies, and you will be required to successfully complete an audition.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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