Christchurch,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Music in Christchurch New Zealand | Ara Institute of Canterbury
Ara Institute of Canterbury
|
Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
25,000
(c. USD14,577.5)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our Bachelor of Music program equips you with comprehensive skills to become a versatile professional musician. Designed for teamwork, you'll master core competencies through collaborative group projects and classes that reflect real-world music industry scenarios.
Over 50% of the curriculum focuses on hands-on learning - a greater emphasis than most New Zealand music programs. This includes scheduled rehearsals, live demonstrations, and multiple performance chances like concerts and gigs alongside peers and instructors. With this practical approach, you'll be making music from your very first day at Ara.
The degree features three specialization tracks: Music Composition, Performance, and Production. This structure lets you focus on your preferred discipline while collaborating with students from other pathways. Your final year culminates in a custom capstone project (potentially including an industry placement) with expert faculty guidance.
Ara's teaching faculty consists of active professional musicians who perform, compose, and record nationwide - from the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra to popular bands like Salmonella Dub and beyond.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects and:
Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing,
Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
OR New Zealand Certificate in Music (Level 4)
OR New Zealand Certificate in Performing Arts (Level 4)
Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same
If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.
Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic - 5.5 Listening, 5.5 Reading, 5.5 Writing, 5.5 Speaking, TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing,
Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
OR New Zealand Certificate in Music (Level 4)
OR New Zealand Certificate in Performing Arts (Level 4)
Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same
If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.
Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic - 5.5 Listening, 5.5 Reading, 5.5 Writing, 5.5 Speaking, TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
Tuition
NZD
25,000