Academic Requirement

The academic entry requirement for the NZ Diploma in Music is either:

• University Entrance, as defined by the NZQA; or
• Evidence regarded as sufficient by the Discipline Leader of the capability to undertake and complete the programme of study; or
• At the discretion of the Head of School, where the applicant is over 20 years of age and demonstrates the capability to undertake and complete the programme of study.

All applicants will be required to attend an interview/audition with Discipline Leader. Applicants must be able to play a musical instrument and/or sing confidently in front of others. Applicants who have experience with music-making software will also be considered. A short written questionnaire will determine computer literacy at the time of the audition.

English Language Entry Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme.

For international applicants, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:

• Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (subject to the conditions in the EIT | Te Pūkenga Database for English Language Proficiency (DELP)).
• Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4 with any endorsement).
• IELTS Academic score of 6, with no band score lower than 5.5, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment.
• Accepted international equivalents to the above IELTS scores, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment (see equivalency tables in the DELP).

Entry with Credit

For information and enquiries about Recognition of Prior Learning and Cross Credit please contact Sarah Terry on 06 830 1497.

Selection Process

Applicants must be able to play a musical instrument and/or sing confidently and competently in front of others.  A short written questionnaire will determine computer literacy at the time of the audition.

Standard Entry

Applicants must attend an audition interview. Preference is given to applicants who demonstrate musical ability and have NCEA Level 2 or equivalent, or a work history indicating reliability and motivation. Applicants should have studied music or have performance experience. Strictly limited places.

Non-standard Entry

If you are over 20 and do not meet the criteria above, you may still apply but your acceptance on the programme will be at the discretion of the Programme Coordinator, who will be looking at evidence of ability to succeed, e.g. maturity, life and work experience, succeed in other study.

Applicants

Please complete your enrolment form and a witnessed copy of your Passport or Birth Certificate (i.e. photocopies must be signed by a JP or an EIT Faculty/Registry administration staff member stating that the original Certified Birth Certificate / Passport has been sighted).

English Language Entry Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. English Language fluency can be verified by achievement of one of the following within the last two years:

• New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 (Any endorsement)
• IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0
• PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36
• International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)

Entry with Credit

For information and enquiries about Recognition of Prior Learning and Cross Credit please contact Sarah Terry on 06 830 1497.