Overview

The Music programme at Ara Institute of Canterbury focuses on the practical; even the ‘academic’ subjects are taught in a style that relates directly to the practical application of those subjects.

More than half the programme content is practical in nature, a higher proportion than most music degrees in New Zealand. With such a focus on the practical, you’re a musician from day one at Ara.

The degree offers three pathways: Music Creation (composition), Music Performance and Music Production.

This choice lets you specialise in the area you’re passionate about, while learning alongside and working with musicians from other pathways.

Your third-year capstone project allows you to design your own major project (which can include a work placement if relevant) with dedicated specialist tutor support.

At Ara you’ll learn from a great team of tutors who are each also professional, working musicians. They perform, write and record across the country, from the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra to Salmonella Dub and everything in between.

Career opportunities

More than ever, music is a portfolio career and this degree sets you up perfectly to excel in the ‘gig economy’. As a graduate you’ll possess a comprehensive and varied set of skills, backed up by a working knowledge of the industry and how to establish your place within it.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Managing Projects

Musicianship

Sound

Jazz

Percussion

Multimedia Music

Choir / Kapa Haka

Percussion for Non-Drummers

Lyric Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects and:

Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing,

Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26572 NZD / year

≈ 26572 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8321 NZD / year

≈ 8321 NZD / year

Additional Details

Domestic Fee: $8,321 - $9,296 per year

Living costs

Adelaide

Australia

1328 - 2474 AUD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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