Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

Victoria University of Wellington 's Bachelor of Music in Digital Music and Audio Production is a three-year undergraduate degree designed to prepare you for a career in the creative and challenging world of music or in a variety of other professions.

Develop your understanding of music while working on your skills in performance or composition under the supportive guidance of internationally recognised musicians and academics. You'll be encouraged to push the limits of your creative abilities, so you graduate as a confident and skilled musician. You'll also take an academic approach to studying music and gain skills in writing, critical thinking, teamwork and communication that are valuable in many different careers.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Electronic Music and Experimental Sound Design

Electronic Music, Sound Design and Spatial Audio

Topic in Composition/Sonic Arts: Sample-based Orchestration and Creative Live Instrumentation for Film

Topic in Composition/Sonic Arts: Film Music Composition and Orchestration

Advanced Jazz Composition

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-07-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-23 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Disciplines

Music Musicology Sound Engineering View 11 other Bachelors in Musicology in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of your general secondary education and successful completion of one year of undergraduate degree study at a recognised tertiary institution (min. GPA may be required)

Successful completion of the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme OR other recognised foundation programme
Achievement of the International Baccalaureate Diploma (min. 24 points) OR equivalent internationally recognised high school qualification

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Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

38850 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38850 NZD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Wellington

1000 - 2300 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Wellington

Funding

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