15 Degrees in Music in New Zealand for 2024
- Dunedin, New Zealand
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Musical Arts is a three-year full-time Program in Music with three areas of specialisation: Performance, Composition or Studio Production. The DMA offers creative musicians the opportunity to develop their skills to the highest artistic and professional levels, while working within the innovative and stimulating environment of Otago's Music Department.
- Dunedin, New Zealand
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor of Music (MusB) degree requires three years of full-time.
- Dunedin, New Zealand
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (PGDipArts) requires two semesters of full-time study. It entails a structured program of postgraduate coursework and, in some instances, a piece of supervised research that counts for one or two of the required papers. The normal admission requirement is a completed Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in the major of the proposed program.
- Dunedin, New Zealand
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is Otago's most flexible undergraduate degree Program, enabling students to study from a selection of more than 40 arts and social science subjects, as well as papers offered elsewhere in the University. Academic breadth is complemented by in-depth knowledge gained through majoring in one or two subjects with the option of minors in one or two others.
- Dunedin, New Zealand
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Master of Music (MMus) degree requires at least one year of full-time study. It may be awarded in Composition, Studio Production, or Performance.
- Dunedin, New Zealand
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Postgraduate Diploma in Music (PGDipMus) requires one year of full-time or its equivalent in part-time study. It is intended for students who are composers or performers or both.
- Dunedin, New Zealand
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master of Arts (Coursework) program is designed to give students the skills sought-after by employers around the globe, with a balance of specific subject knowledge plus broad-based transferable skills – such as oral and written communication, and analytical skills.
- Dunedin, New Zealand
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA by thesis
- Dunedin, New Zealand
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree offered by the University of Otago. It is awarded on the submission of a thesis which must meet rigorous standards. It requires highly developed academic ability, independence and perseverance. Most students take between 3-4 years of full-time study to complete their PhD.
- Christchurch, New Zealand
English
Taught by internationally acclaimed jazz and contemporary music artists in a supportive, collaborative environment, Ara's Music Arts programmes attract students from all over New Zealand who want to pursue a career in the global music industry.
- Hamilton, New Zealand
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Sharpen your musical talent with the guidance of our internationally acclaimed musicians and lecturers when you study a Bachelor of Music at Waikato. With countless opportunities for public performance and access to a world-class performing arts venue, you’ll be learning from the best.
- Hamilton, New Zealand
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Studying for a Master of Music at Waikato gives you the skills you need to pursue a music career and work as a professional musician. You'll focus on musical composition or musical performance.
- Auckland, New Zealand
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor of Recording Arts is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the audio and music industries, incorporating the development of creative skills and research methods necessary in today’s highly competitive industry environment.
- Auckland, New Zealand
Part time
6 months
On-Campus
English
The SAE Certificate in Electronic Music Production encourages individualism and combines the fundamentals of electronic music production with practical experimentation and personal creativity.
- Auckland, New Zealand
On-Campus
English
During this diploma you will be developing your practical skills in performance, composition, songwriting and audio production. Individual and group projects will prepare you for a diverse and exciting career in the music industry. With your diploma completed successfully you can continue on to the second year of the Bachelor of Creative Practice. This one year (34-week) project based programme studies popular music with an emphasis on advanced performance practice, composition and audio engineering. The practical component will be underpinned by a sound theoretical knowledge of contemporary music.