About the course

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 Bachelor of Music (MusB) at UC, you can choose from four specialised majors to get you r to your career in music: Performance, Composition, Music Studies, or Creative Music Technology.

　　You will have plenty of opportunities to perform, with over a hundred 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.

　　Put your skills into practice with opportunities to perform and through internships.

　　Alongside your skills in music creation and practice, you will also gain skills in communication, teamwork, project management, and creative thinking.

　　Graduates are working as composers, sound designers, journalists, performers, producers, music therapists, music educators, and more. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Christchurch
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Christchurch
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Christchurch
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Christchurch
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Christchurch
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Christchurch

　　

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