At-a-glance

Name: Master of Musical Arts

Abbreviation: MMA

Duration: 3 trimesters 

Duration details: 3 trimesters of full-time study or normally 6 if studied part time

Schedule: Daytime lectures

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and research

Location: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)

Complete: 120 points (4-6 courses)

Entry: Bachelor of Music with Honours or a Postgraduate Diploma in Music and audition/portfolio

Start: Trimester 1

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements for Composition/Sonic Arts

A Bachelor of Music with Honours with at least a high B range average

To submit an acceptable portfolio of compositions and sound-based works

To be accepted by the director of the NZSM as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the Faculty Student and Academic Services office to discuss your options.
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Entry requirements for Performance

A Bachelor of Music with Honours with at least a high B range average

To pass an audition

To be accepted by the director of the NZSM as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the Faculty Student and Academic Services office to discuss your options.
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

For this programme you'll need to:

Complete 120 points

Satisfy the subject requirements

Subject requirements

For this subject you'll need to:

Composition/Sonic Arts

Complete courses worth 120 points:

• NZSM 598
• Courses worth 30 points from:
  
  • NZSM 430-459
  • NZSM 501-510

Performance

Complete courses worth 120 points:

• NZSM 599
• Courses worth 30 points from:
  
  • NZSM 430-459
  • NZSM 501-510