10 Best Music & Performing Arts Programs in New Zealand

Across New Zealand, 5 universities offer 10 Music & Performing Arts programs — most run Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: Varies. The list starts with courses at University of Auckland, University of Otago and Massey University.

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1Bachelor's Degree

QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music

University of Auckland — The University of Auckland offers the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music Conjoint BA/BMus. It combines music study with subjects in the humanities, social sciences, cultu...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

Full-time: 4 years; Part-time: VariesDuration

Full TimeMode

Semester One – 1 March; Semester Two – 19 JulyIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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2Bachelor's Degree

QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Dance Studies

University of Auckland — The Bachelor of Dance Studies (BDanceSt) is a three-year undergraduate programme that prepares you for dance-related career pathways. You grow as an educator, performer,...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: VariesDuration

Full TimeMode

Semester One – MarchSemester Two – JulyIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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3Bachelor's Degree

QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Dance Studies (Honours)

University of Auckland — Bachelor of Dance Studies (Honours) at the University of Auckland combines taught coursework with independent study. You investigate dance education, wellness and dance,...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

Full-time: 1 year. Part-time: Varies.Duration

Full TimeMode

Semester One (March) and Semester Two (July)Intake

Music & Performing Arts

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4Bachelor's Degree

QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Music

University of Auckland — The Bachelor of Music (BMus) at the University of Auckland focuses on building musical technique and understanding through a chosen specialisation in performance, jazz, c...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: VariesDuration

Full TimeMode

Semester One – 1 March; Semester Two – 19 JulyIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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5Bachelor's Degree

QS World #65 #1 in New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand

Bachelor of Music (Honours)

University of Auckland — Bachelor of Music (Honours) at the University of Auckland is an honours year for students who build on an undergraduate music degree through focused study in a chosen spe...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: VariesDuration

Full TimeMode

Semester One – 1 March; Semester Two – 19 JulyIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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6Bachelor's Degree

QS World #197 #2 in New Zealand Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Bachelor of Music with Honours

University of Otago

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

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Music & Performing Arts

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7Program

QS World #230 #3 in New Zealand Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Commercial music

Massey University — Commercial music at Massey University is an undergraduate bachelor degree designed for making, producing, or promoting commercial music. Students work across production,...

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Music & Performing Arts

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8Bachelor's Degree

QS World #240 #4 in New Zealand Wellington, New Zealand

Minors in the Bachelor of Music

Victoria University of Wellington — Minors in the Bachelor of Music are optional additional areas of focus built from a collection of courses in a subject area. The workload for a minor is lighter than for...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

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Full TimeMode

—Intake

Music & Performing Arts

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9Bachelor's Degree

QS World #240 #4 in New Zealand Wellington, New Zealand

Minors in the Bachelor of Popular Music

Victoria University of Wellington — The Minors in the Bachelor of Popular Music at Victoria University of Wellington let you add an optional additional focus to most Bachelor degrees. You can choose one min...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

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—Intake

Music & Performing Arts

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10Program

#9 in New Zealand New Zealand

Music

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology — The Music degree at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology offers students an exceptional opportunity to explore their creativity and develop their musical skills in...

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Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Music & Performing Arts

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How these courses are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #65 (University of Auckland) to #240 (Victoria University of Wellington); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Auckland is cited most (10,118,145 citations).

What the courses look like

The usual length is Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: Varies and Full-time: 4 years; Part-time: Varies. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Summer (83% of courses with a stated intake). University of Auckland offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Music & Performing Arts in New Zealand?

University of Auckland (QS World #65), University of Otago (QS World #197) and Massey University (QS World #230) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Music & Performing Arts in New Zealand?

Of those with published fees, Massey University is the least expensive at about USD 22,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Music & Performing Arts course take in New Zealand?

Most listed courses run Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: Varies, with Full-time: 4 years; Part-time: Varies the next most common.

When do Music & Performing Arts courses start in New Zealand?

Spring is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Summer is the second.

Which university has the most Music & Performing Arts courses in New Zealand?

University of Auckland, with 5, ahead of Victoria University of Wellington (2).

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