Bachelor of Music with Honours
Course details
About the course
Introduction
This graduate programme is for those who graduated from the Bachelor of Music (or an equivalent degree) with good grades and who wish to extend themselves.
The MusB(Hons) offers pathways in Composition or Performance. It is possible to choose courses to give a more general, non-specialised degree if desired.
The degree may be awarded with Distinction or Merit.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
You must have completed the equivalent of a Bachelor of Music with at least a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses, and been approved to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
Entry into Performance courses are limited and applications for auditions are required – see 'How to apply' below.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Music with Honours or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
Entry into Performance is limited and an application for audition is required. Applications close on 20 September of the preceding year. Contact the Department of Music for more information and an application form.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
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.