At-a-glance

Name: Graduate Diploma in Music

Abbreviation: GDipMus

Duration: 2 trimester 

Duration details: 2 trimesters of full-time study or normally 4 if studied part-time

Schedule: Daytime lectures

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework

Location: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)

Complete: 120 points (6-9 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree and audition (where applicable)

Start: Trimester 1 or 2

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Required

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

• A Bachelor's degree
• Acceptance by the Director of Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Programme requirements

For this programme you'll need to:

Complete at least 120 points from 200- and 300-level courses, of which:

• At least 75 points must be at 300 level or above

Complete courses worth 120 points from:

• CMPO 200-399
• MUSC 200-399
• NZSM 200-399
• PERF 200-399

Important information

• You may be required to audition for entry into Performance courses or submit a portfolio of compositions and sound-based works, in the case of Composition/Sonic Arts.
• You may be able include courses at an equivalent level worth up to 30 points from other qualifications offered by Victoria.
• If you have any questions talk to a liaison officer. If you’re already a student here contact a student adviser.
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.