The Degree of Bachelor of Music (Honours) – BMus(Hons)

1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student must have:

a completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Music from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

and

b approval from the Head of School of Music.

2 A student who has not completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Music but who has:

a passed courses with a total value of at least 340 points for that degree

and

b a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

may, with the written approval of the Head of School of Music, enrol for this degree concurrently with the remaining courses for the Degree of Bachelor of Music. The Degree of Bachelor of Music (Honours) will not be awarded until the requirements for the Bachelor of Music have been completed.

3 A student enrolled for this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.

4 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 160 points.

5 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Bachelor of Music (Honours) Schedule.

6 Course(s) selected for this qualification must be approved by the Head of School of Music prior to enrolment.

7 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

8 In any course that includes performance work of a practical nature a student must comply with the requirements for that course as specified by the Head of School of Music.

9 a The research project is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative, on the recommendation of the Head of School of Music.

b The research project topic must be approved by the Head of School of Music prior to enrolment.

c The research project must be completed and submitted as specified in the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.

10 A student may apply to reassign the courses passed for this degree to the Graduate Diploma in Music or Postgraduate Diploma in Music.

11 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.

12 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

13 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2023.