Bachelor of Music
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Subject area
Music
Qualification
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Entry requirements
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 and 5 credits in writing); and Numeracy (10 credits at Level 1 or above).
OR
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Ara Performing Arts Pathway or equivalent
OR
If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.
IELTS 6.5 Academic (no lower than 6.0 in all subtests)
Additional Requirements
Applicants are also required to:
Attend an audition to evaluate musical skills (Music Performance Pathway). The audition will include a theory test, an aural test, a performance and an interview.
Supply a portfolio of musical outputs (Music Creation/Music Production Pathways) and attend an interview/theory/aural test.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The Bachelor of Music is an applied, industry-integrated programme targeted at school leavers,
amateur musicians wishing to increase their learning and technical skill, or professional musicians
seeking a formal qualification.
The diverse graduates of the programme will be musically and academically competent
practitioners who are able to apply the skills, knowledge and attributes necessary for successful
participation in the global music industry. In addition, these graduates will be equipped with the
ability to communicate, collaborate and innovate within their industry and across a range of
creative of cultural contexts
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Performing Arts at this level can earn:
$36,000
Median earnings one year after study
$41,000
Median earnings two years after study
$49,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
68%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
AUT International Excellence Scholarship - South Asia
Value:
NZD$5,000Contribution to fees
AUT International Excellence Scholarship- Southeast Asia
Value:
$5000 NZDContribution to fees
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 242 476
Phone: (03) 940 8669
Fax: (03) 366 6544
Email: info@ara.ac.nz
Web: http://www.ara.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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