Regulations - Creative Arts And Industries
The Degree of Bachelor of Music (Honours) – BMus(Hons)
The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.
Admission
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.
Duration and Total Points Value
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.
Structure and Content
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.
Practical Requirements
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.
Research Project
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.
Reassignment
10 A student may apply to reassign the courses passed for this degree to the Graduate Diploma in Music or Postgraduate Diploma in Music.
Honours
11 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.
Variations
12 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.
Amendment
13 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2023.
Requirement:
15 points: MUS 743
30 points from MUS 707, 710, 720, 724, 737, 747, 767, 770, 780
15 points from MUS 752–765
up to 30 points from MUS 701–710, 714–728, 736, 737, 744–767, 770–780, or other approved 700 level courses offered at this University
at least 30 points from MUS 711, 729, 738, 742, 768, 790 Research Project
Subjects available:
Classical Performance
The BMus(Hons) in Classical Performance was suspended in 2019. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Prerequisite: A major in Classical Performance
Requirement:
60 points: MUS 720, 721
60 points from ANTHRO 727, 728, 733, 753, MUS 701–790
Composition
The BMus(Hons) in Composition was suspended in 2019. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Prerequisite: A major in Composition
Requirement:
60 points: MUS 710, and 714 or 715
60 points from ANTHRO 727, 728, 733, 753, MUS 701–790
Jazz Performance
The BMus(Hons) in Jazz Performance was suspended in 2019. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Prerequisite: A major in Jazz Performance
Requirement:
90 points: MUS 770, 771, 772, 773
30 points from ANTHRO 727, 728, 733, 753, MUS 701–790
Studio Pedagogy
The BMus(Hons) in Studio Pedagogy was suspended in 2019. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Prerequisite: A major in Classical Performance
Requirement:
90 points: MUS 724, 725, 741, 761
30 points from ANTHRO 727, 728, 733, 753, MUS 701–790