Study Bachelor of Music with Honours - Musicology at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand,
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Bachelor of Music with Honours - Musicology

New Zealand

What will I learn?

Go deeper into your area of musical interest and further explore music from cultural, historical, technical, creative and performative perspectives. At the New Zealand School of Music (NZSM) you can choose from an extensive range of courses and research topics. You might focus on the fine arts side of music and study composition, sonic arts, music technology, classical or jazz performance, or you can concentrate on music from a more critical or academic perspective. NZSM offers a comprehensive set of subject options that can be studied as part of a range of postgraduate music programmes. Most of these require you to have a BMus or BMus(Hons) to enrol. Explore your area of musical interest in more detail and improve your career prospects with a BMus(Hons). Refine your research, writing and analytical skills while expanding your music skills and knowledge. An Honours year will also prepare you for Master's study and beyond. Study at New Zealand's most prestigious music school and learn from world-class musicians and academics who are leaders in their fields. If you have a B average or higher in your BMus and want to continue your music studies, then the BMus(Hons) is a good choice for you.

Study options

Full Time (2 Trimesters)

Tuition fees
NZ$47,000.00 (US$ 28,036) per year

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

Application deadline

01/12/2026

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Kelburn Campus

Kelburn, Wellington,

Wellington,

6012, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

A LEVELS - Three GCE Advanced Level passes; one subject must be at grade C or higher.INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE - Achievement of the Diploma. A grade of 3 or higher in Higher Level. English A or B; or a grade of 5 or higher in Standard Level English A fulfils the English-language requirement.Successful completion of a one-year qualification rated Level 4 or higher by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and taught by a New Zealand polytechnic or university; or successful completion of one year of full-time study towards such a qualification, with at least a B averageCambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE, New Zealand) – Gain a minimum of 120 points on the New Zealand Tariff Score table, and a minimum grade of D in each of at least three subjects equivalent to those in the approved subjects list for NCEA at AS or A level. Gain a minimum D pass in IGCSE Mathematics and a minimum E pass in AS English Language or AS English Literature.

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

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About Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington ranks in the top one percent of the world’s universities in 14 subject areas.

  • 5-Stars Plus from the QS Stars Rating of Excellence
  • Number one in New Zealand for research intensity
  • 92 percent of graduates are employed or furthering their stu
  • Located in the heart of New Zealand’s vibrant capital city

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