Course details

Bachelor of Music

About the course

Introduction

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.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.

If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

The 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 courses

Entry to some first-year Performance courses are limited based on an audition with an instrument or in singing.

Applications for 2025 have now closed. However, late audition applications will be considered at the discretion of UC Music. Please contact [email protected] if you are wanting to submit a late application for 2025 performance study.

Please use this form to apply to audition for 2026. The form contains key information on the audition process.

About the provider

At the University of Canterbury you will get to enjoy the very best a university has to offer 'a world class learning environment, a vibrant campus and a great student lifestyle that's packed with opportunities.

You will gain hands-on experience in courses led by academics who are actively engaged in research and who are experts in their fields. The culture promotes active learning, where the vibrant community allows you to be who you are and do what you love. UC's picturesque campus with modern teaching and research facilities is set in the heart of a city that has become a magnet for growth and innovation. Further afield lies a region packed with outdoor adventure, from the mountains to the sea.

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