Through the BCom/BMus conjoint you can advance your interest in specialist fields of business and enterprise in combination with your preferred musical discipline.
You’ll learn from leading business academics while developing your practice with some of the country’s finest instrument teachers, music historians and composers.
Our BCom/BMus develops essential skills that will help you to adapt and thrive in a fast-changing, globalised economy and an evolving music industry.
Your specific enrolment will depend on your chosen majors. You will need to complete 540 points:
*We recommend you choose either the Business or the Arts and Education Waipapa Taumata Rau course as your General Education course.
The BCom component comprises eight compulsory courses: six Stage I core courses, one Stage II core course and one Stage III capstone course. The Stage I core introduces you to different areas of business and provides a foundation for your chosen major or majors. You are strongly encouraged to complete the Stage I core courses before progressing to the courses required for your major or majors. Explore the range of BCom majors and related career opportunities.
Completing two majors in the BCom component may require additional points and may extend the time needed to complete the conjoint programme.
Find out more about the available music specialisations:
You would usually enrol in nine 15-point courses (135 points) each year if you want to complete in four years. You need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 each year to continue with your conjoint.
All students completing a conjoint are encouraged to contact a Student Hub to discuss their study options in terms of prerequisite requirements and the higher workload associated with conjoint programmes.
Most students need to take one General Education course.
Students should also be aware of the University’s Academic English Language Requirement.
If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You are guaranteed entry to this programme if you meet these requirements.
If your rank score is slightly lower than the guaranteed score, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available. If you don’t meet the requirements, you may be able to apply under our Undergraduate Targeted Admission Schemes.
Read more about entry requirements for New Zealand secondary school applicants.
Selection into the BMus programme will be based on the strength of your application portfolio for your selected major (a specialisation in Composition or Music Studies has no audition or portfolio requirements).
View the audition or portfolio requirements for the following specialisations:
If you've studied at a tertiary institution, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You can transfer from another tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these requirements.
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
You must have completed one semester of successful bachelor degree study from a New Zealand tertiary institution, or one year of successful study as part of an acceptable sub-degree qualification from a New Zealand tertiary institution.
Transfer of Credit - You can apply for transfer of credit for tertiary courses completed elsewhere as part of your Application for Admission. For more information, please see External transfer of credit.
If you have completed study at another New Zealand University, get an estimate of the transfer credit you may be eligible for, using our Transfer Credit Calculator.
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.
GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand.
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place. Your CIE/GCE A level score is calculated on the best three academic subjects and General Studies cannot be included.
No bands less than 5.5.
No bands less than 5.5.
If you've studied at a tertiary institution, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these requirements.
One year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognised university (or similar institution) overseas.
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
No bands less than 5.5.
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $9.44 per point, estimated at $1,274.40 for full-time study (135 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.
Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.
Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 2 March |
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| Ends – 29 June |
| Semester One | Starts – 1 March |
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| Ends – 28 June |
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
Applying for an undergraduate programme? Check out our step-by-step guide.
With a wide selection of majors to choose from, a BCom/BMus conjoint is versatile. It develops the skills and qualifications needed for a range of successful careers.
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
Our Business School Careers Centre will help get your career in business off to a strong start. You can access programmes, workshops and one-on-one support. You will be given opportunities to network with employers to increase your knowledge of the local business environment. Visit the Business School Careers Centre.
You can phone us directly.