Study Bachelor of Music - Composition at The University of Otago in New Zealand,
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Bachelor of Music - Composition

New Zealand

What will I learn?

A comprehensive training in Composition (including Music Technology and Song-Writing) for students at all levels of study.Broad-ranging in content, composition offers students training in many forms of musical creativity and music style.In the first year of study, students may specialise in one area or mix different interests, such as Classical Music or Popular Music. In the following years, opportunities are made available for specialisation in writing for other media such as film, dance, television or theatre.

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$42,315.00 (US$ 25,241) per year

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

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

University of Otago Clocktower Building,

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

North Dunedin,

9016, South Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

The documents including (academic transcripts, ECE, and proof of identity).A detailed research proposal that shows you are familiar with current literature surrounding your topic.International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum of 24 points.GCE Advanced Levels: minimum grade of 8. Satisfactory completion of one year's study at an approved tertiary institution.You must provide scanned copies of your previous official academic transcripts (awards gained, marks, grades) with your application.

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

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About The University of Otago

The University of Otago is New Zealand’s first university and ranked among the top 200 universities in the world in the QS Rankings.

  • New Zealand’s No.1 university for academic performance
  • 96 percent of Otago graduates go into work or further study
  • Among the top five most beautiful campuses globally
  • Opportunity to apply for a three-year post-study work visa

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