About Bachelor Of Music – Bmus in Victoria University of Wellington
If you love music—whether it be listening to it, playing an instrument, singing or composing—and want to study the subject in depth at the leading music school in New Zealand, then a Bachelor of Music is right for you.
Immerse yourself in music
The Bachelor of Music (BMus) 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.
Follow your interests
Choose to major in either Classical Performance, Jazz, Instrumental/Vocal Composition, Sonic Arts and Music Technology, or Music Studies. You'll study music theory and, depending on your chosen focus, you might learn in one-on-one lessons or as part of an ensemble, or focus more on music and its cultural and historical context.
If you're passionate and creative with a drive to succeed in music then this degree is ideal for you. Get prepared for a professional career in music or in a related industry, or to continue on to postgraduate studies.
To be accepted into this programme you will need one of the following:
- Achievement of the International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Successful completion of the All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) with an average of 75% or higher overall
- Successful completion of the India School Certificate (ISC) with an average of 75% or higher overall
Victoria University of Wellington Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1987 |
| No. of Campuses |
3 |
| No. of Residence Halls |
14 |
| Student Satisfaction Rate |
86% |
| Research Funding |
22.05 million NZD |
| Total Funding |
442 million NZD |
| Average Cost of Attendance |
53,000 NZD |
| Applications Accepted |
Online/Offline |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Trimester wise |
| Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
Victoria University of Wellington Average Tution fees and Other Expenses
| Programmes |
UG |
PG |
| Architecture and Design |
32,550 |
35,050–54,700 |
| Business |
27,750–29,250 |
28,450–50,950 |
| Education |
24,650–28,600 |
34,900–42,050 |
| Engineering |
33,400 |
36,250–52,350 |
| Health |
27,650 |
28,000 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences |
26,150–34,400 |
28,600–39,350 |
| Law |
32,050 |
33,550–45,900 |
| Science |
29,900-34,900 |
34,900–52,350 |
Victoria University of Wellington Living Cost
| Type of living |
Cost |
| Basic living |
18,000 NZD (2 trimesters) |
| Generous living |
27,000 NZD (2 trimesters) |
| Residence hall |
2,000-4,000 NZD (quarterly) |
