Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts

Entry criteria

General academic admission

1. Candidates are required to have:

1. NCEA Level 3 comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including: (1) 14 credits each at NCEA Level 3 in three approved subjects; and (2) Literacy (10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits each in reading and writing); and (3) Numeracy (10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above); or

1. A relevant level 4 qualification; or
2. Equivalent.

1. In exceptional cases, candidates with 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 across four subjects including 12 credits in a Language Rich subject, or equivalent, will be considered.

2. In addition, for admission into the BMusPA Composition and Audio Production endorsements, candidates will:

1. Have gained grade three music theory, or sit a music theory test as determined by the School, and

1. submit a portfolio of work as specified below, and
2. If shortlisted, may be required to participate in an interview and/or audition

1. For admission into the BMusPA Performance endorsement, candidates will:

1. Have gained grade 6 Practical Trinity College London, Royal School of Music London, Rock School London, or

1. Attend an audition to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities in instrumental performance.

1. In addition, for admission into the BMusPA theatre endorsement, candidates will:

1. submit a portfolio of work, and

1. If shortlisted, may be required to participate in an interview and/or audition