Bachelor of Music
University of Canterbury
Subject area
Music
Qualification
Duration
3 Years
Total student fees
$22,444
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates of this degree will understand, analyse and communicate fundamental ideas in the history and theory of music, and have advanced practical and theoretical skills in selected areas including music performance, composition, musicology, musicianship, jazz, digital music, musical aesthetics, ethnomusicology and music education. Graduates of music are found in a wide range of occupations including positions in schools, conservatories, universities, orchestras, opera houses and libraries, and in hospitals as music therapists. They are prominent in areas of musical leadership with community groups such as choirs and orchestras. Graduates also work in fields such as journalism, television and radio (planning as well as production), and publishing, and in technical areas including recording.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
A New Zealand university entrance qualification, or equivalent. Entry to performance courses is limited; places are awarded on merit, based on a School of Music audition.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
3 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$7,481 | $22,444 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$10,117 | $30,350 |
| Total | $17,598 | $52,794 |
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Student Success
84%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $42,000 |
| Earnings range | $32,000 - $52,000 |
| In employment | 60% |
| In further study | 22% |
| On a benefit | 2% |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 827 748
Phone: (03) 369 3999
Web: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz
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