Music Studies
Qualifications
Overview
Music is an essential part of all cultures globally.
A degree in Music Studies allows you to investigate music from social, political, and community perspectives, examining the role and importance of music now and through history. It also offers the opportunity to investigate music analytically and in-depth.
- You will learn about topics such as popular music, musical philosophy, music of the world, musical heritage of the western world, and music in the community.
- Opportunities to take part in internships and collaborative projects throughout your studies.
Music Studies major
For the major in the Bachelor of Music, complete the following courses:
100-level
200-level
- One course chosen from these options
- One 200-level MUSA course
300-level
- MUSA300 Musicianship, Harmony, and Analysis 3
- One course chosen from these options
Music Studies can teach you technical skills in music alongside necessary skills such as communication, project management, and leadership opening you up to a wide variety of career options.
Some career pathways could include:
- Festival planning
- Arts administration
- Journalism
- Music teaching.
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Music.
Contact us
Te Kura Puoro | School of Music
Phone +64 3 369 1792
Email music@canterbury.ac.nz
Location
Music building – see campus maps – and Arts Centre, 3 Hereford Street Christchurch
Postal address
Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
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