Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

Victoria University of Wellington's Bachelor of Music (BMus) in Sonic Arts and Music Technology 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.

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-11-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-26 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-12-18 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-07-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-11-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-01 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, Online

Disciplines

Musicology Music Composition Music Performance View 22 other Bachelors in Musicology in New Zealand

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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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

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
Legal aid

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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

Tuition Fee

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International

36600 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36600 NZD per year during 36 months.
National

8661 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8661 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

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Sonic Arts and Music Technology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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