Bachelor of Music

Bachelor

Sharpen your musical talent with the guidance of our internationally acclaimed musicians and lecturers when you study a Bachelor of Music at Waikato. With countless opportunities for public performance and access to a world-class performing arts venue, you'll be learning among the best.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time

Course Code

BMus

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

About this course

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 or Performance based programme and learn different styles and techniques that build your skill-base in the areas of music that interest you.

Combining theory with practical tuition, you'll have access to our specialist teaching facilities, including the acclaimed Dr John Gallagher Concert Chamber in the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts.

The three BMus streams are:Academic ProgrammePerformance ProgrammeComposition Programme

Tuition is available in voice, piano, cello, violin, classical guitar, and a range of orchestral instruments.

Entry requirements

If you have (or expect to gain) New Zealand University Entrance you are eligible to apply for this degree.

Study locations

Hamilton

Career pathways

Advertising Executive
Arts Administration
Broadcaster
Composer
Film Music Producer
Journalist
Music Blogger
Music Retailer
Performer
Recording Artist
Teacher

University of Waikato