What you will learn
Work together on composing songs, putting on shows, performing at Te Auaha and playing gigs at music venues around Wellington.
- Learn how to engage your audience and perform music at a professional level
- Develop your technical playing ability to help you pursue your dream career
- Learn how to apply music theory so you can read and write music at the next level
- Build up your own portfolio of musical works
More detail about this qualification
Music programmes are taught in facilities that include:
- Recording studios
- Digi labs with Apple computers
- Music production suites
- Performance room equipped with lighting, PA, projector and large screen and performance equipment.
- Fully equipped band rehearsal rooms.
- Individual practice rooms, equipped with keyboards, stereos and practice amps.
- Specialist music teaching rooms
- Keyboard theory lab
- Music library
- Student music listening area
Career options
Graduates can work in roles such as:
- live performer
- music tuition
- composing/arranging in a broad range of industry contexts
- producing live or recorded music
Entry requirements
Domestic
NCEA level 2 or equivalent qualification/work experience AND evidence of ability based on an audition.
International
IELTS 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0 (or equivalent) and academic requirements.
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*International fee displayed is for 1 year of study (equivalent to 120 credits) and does not include insurance and administration (approximately $924 per year of study).
Equipment/material requirements
Own instrument unless a vocalist. Optional but recommended: laptop computer and multimedia software.
Related study options
Offering institute
This qualification is offered by Whitireia.
On 1 September 2022, the operations of Whitireia transferred to the Whitireia and WelTec business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). As part of this, all existing Whitireia programmes transferred to Te Pūkenga.
