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Bachelor of Music

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Music features in every culture and society around the world, whether for enjoyment or to express and understand messages and ideas. The global music industry is growing and changing, and music professionals now have more career options available to them than ever before.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
MusB
Domestic Fees
$7,330 per year / $21,990 total
International Fees
$35,163 per year / $105,489 total

About this course

Music features in every culture and society around the world, whether for enjoyment or to express and understand messages and ideas. The global music industry is growing and changing, and music professionals now have more career options available to them than ever before.

With a Bachelor of Music (MusB) at UC, you can choose from four specialised majors to get you closer to your career in music: Performance, Composition, Music Studies, or Creative Music Technology.

Entry requirements

You will need University Entrance (or equivalent) to enrol.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

For information on the enrolment process, please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.

Recommended preparation

The Bachelor of Music is open to everyone (except for the Performance major - see below). Having some previous study or knowledge of music will be especially helpful.

Performance courses

Entry to some first-year Performance courses are limited based on an audition with an instrument or in singing.

Applications should be made to Te Kura Puoro | School of Music no later than 20 September. Early auditions begin 22 August.

Study locations

Main Campus

Career pathways

  • Put your skills into practice with opportunities to perform and through internships.
  • Alongside your skills in music creation and practice, you will also gain skills in communication, teamwork, project management, and creative thinking.
  • Graduates are working as composers, sound designers, journalists, performers, producers, music therapists, music educators, and more.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.