Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music Conjoint Program

The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music Conjoint program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in both the arts and music. This program allows students to study society, people, and culture while following their musical interests and preparing for a wide range of careers.

Program Overview

The BA/BMus program develops essential skills that can help students adapt and thrive in a fast-changing, globalized economy and an evolving music industry. Students learn from leading researchers and develop their practice with some of the country's finest instrument teachers, music historians, and composers.

Program Structure

The BA/BMus program usually takes four years to complete, consisting of 540 points:

• 255 points from BA courses
• 255 points from BMus courses
• 30 points from a General Education course Students can choose up to two subjects as their major(s) for the BA component and select from various music specializations, including Performance, Jazz, Composition, Songcraft and Music Production, Musicology, and Music Education.

Subjects Available in the Program

A wide range of subjects is available in the BA/BMus program, including:

• Academic English Studies and Linguistics
• Anthropology
• Art History
• Asian Studies
• Chinese
• Classical Studies and Ancient History
• Communication
• Composition
• Performance
• Creative Practice: Composition
• Creative Practice: Jazz
• Creative Practice: Popular Music
• Criminology
• Drama
• Economics
• Education
• Employment Relations and Organisation Studies
• English
• European Studies
• French
• Gender Studies
• Geography
• German
• History
• Japanese
• Jazz
• Korean
• Linguistics
• Logic and Computation
• Mathematics
• Media and Screen Studies
• Music Education
• Music Studies
• Musicology
• Mori Studies
• Pacific Studies
• Performance
• Philosophy
• Politics and International Relations
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Songcraft and Music Production
• Spanish
• Statistics
• TESOL
• Theological and Religious Studies

Entry Requirements

For New Zealand Students

To enter the program, students must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard and achieve a guaranteed rank score. Specific subject and other requirements may also apply.

For International Students

International students must have one of the following:

• International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24
• General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level, with a minimum of three A-Level subjects
• Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), with a minimum of three A-level subjects Minimum grade requirements and English language proficiency (IELTS Academic 6.0 with no bands less than 5.5) are also necessary.

Fees and Scholarships

2026 Fees

• Domestic students: NZ$8,568.45 $9,883.35
• International students: NZ$53,124 $54,150 Fees are inclusive of 15% GST but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel, and health insurance, or living costs.

Key Dates

• Application closing dates: Semester One 2026, 8 December 2025
• Start dates: Semester One 2026, 2 March 2026
• Other important dates include orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

Career Opportunities and Further Study

The BA/BMus program supports future careers by developing strong capabilities, including advanced communication skills, critical and creative thinking, and the ability to research and evaluate information. Jobs related to this program include:

• Arranger/composer
• Arts administrator
• Communications specialist
• Digital content specialist
• Music journalist
• Performer
• Research writer
• Teacher Further study options are available, such as the Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Music (Honours), Master of Arts, Master of Music, and Doctor of Philosophy.