University
University of CanterburyBachelor of Music
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Main Campus
Summary
Music features in every culture and society around the world, whether for enjoyment or to express and understand messages and ideas. The global music industry is growing and changing, and music professionals now have more career options available to them than ever before.
With a MusB, you can choose from four specialised majors to get you closer to your career in music.
What will my study involve?- You will have plenty of opportunities to perform, with many concerts hosted across our Ilam and Arts Centre campuses each year.
- Enjoy unique learning spaces in our Arts Centre locations.
- Connect with the community through internships and collaborative projects.
- Combine your interests with the option to do a double major.
- MUSA100 Essentials in Music Techniques
- MUSA101 Musicianship, Harmony and Analysis 1
- MUSA126 Sound Technologies
- MUSA132 Musics of the World
- MUSA200 Musicianship, Harmony and Analysis 2
- MUSA250 Community Music
- One course chosen from these options
- MUSA398 Capstone Project
- Composition
- Music Production
- Music Studies
- Performance
Entry criteria
To enrol in the degree, you will need:
- University Entrance (or equivalent). UC offers transition programmes for those who need help meeting these requirements.
- If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Undergraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Music or use the admission requirements checker.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Recommended preparationThe Bachelor of Music is open to everyone (except for the Performance major — see below). Having some previous study or knowledge of music will be especially helpful.
Performance coursesEntry to some first-year Performance courses are limited based on an audition with an instrument or in singing.
Please use this form to apply to audition for 2026. The form contains key information on the audition process.
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