The BE(Hons)/BMus allows you to combine your diverse interests. Supported by leading researchers, artists and facilities, you will develop a balance of practical skills and theoretical knowledge in both Engineering and Music, gaining qualities sought-after by employers everywhere.
A technological grounding will be essential as digital environments become more prominent. This programme will equip you to take advantage of the emerging opportunities in the evolving creative industries.
Programme structure
The BE(Hons)/BMus is a five year (10 semester) degree if you are studying full time. You will be required to complete 690 points:
- 420 points from BE(Hons) courses
- 255 points from BMus courses
- 15 points of General Education
Your exact programme structure will depend on your chosen major/specialisation. For BMus, the majority of your courses are prescribed. In the BE(Hons), you must complete a common first year of required core courses before selecting your specialisation.
Conjoint planners are available for each Engineering specialisation to ensure that you enrol in the courses required to complete your programme over the subsequent years. As per the requirements for the BE(Hons), you will also have to complete a 40-hour workshop practice course in your second year and 800 hours of practical experience over the course of your degree.
Find out about the music specialisations you can study in your BE(Hons)/BMus conjoint:
- Creative Practice: Classical
- Creative Practice: Composition
- Creative Practice: Jazz
- Creative Practice: Popular Music
- Music Studies
You will need to enrol in a heavier load than a standard enrolment of 120 points a year if you want to complete your conjoint in five years. You will also be required to maintain a GPA of 4.0 each year to continue with this programme.
Subjects available in this programme
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical and Materials Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Systems Engineering
- Creative Practice: Classical
- Creative Practice: Composition
- Creative Practice: Jazz
- Creative Practice: Popular Mus
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Engineering Part I
- Engineering Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Music Studies
- Software Engineering
- Structural Engineering
2020 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
New Zealand Outside New Zealand
Secondary school qualifications
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.
- First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard.
- You must also meet the rank score for this programme. Not sure about your rank score? Use our rank score calculator.
- You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
- Some programmes have additional requirements, such as an interview, portfolio or references.
Guaranteed rank score, subject and other 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. For CIE students, AS Mathematics and Physics may be accepted. The decision will be based on the grade achieved. The same applies for IB students, SL Mathematics and Physics.
- QualificationNCEANational Certificate of Educational AchievementScore required275
- 17 external Level 3 credits in Calculus
- 16 external Level 3 credits in Physics
- QualificationCIECambridge International ExaminationsScore required330
- Mathematics and Physics at A Levels
- QualificationIBInternational BaccalaureateScore required36
- Mathematics and Physics at HL Levels
Read more about entry requirements for New Zealand secondary school applicants.
Further requirements
Selection into the BA/BMus programme will be based on the strength of your application portfolio for your selected major. All applicants must submit a statement of musical background and a referee’s report.
Tertiary qualifications
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.
Minimum grade requirements
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
- Grade required GPA Grade Point Average 5.0
- Grade required GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
Further requirements
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.
Selection into the BA/BMus programme will be based on the strength of your application portfolio for your selected major. All applicants must submit a statement of musical background and referee’s report. You will also need a sound background in Calculus and Physics.
Please note that entry to the programme is subject to the availability of spaces.
Transfer of Credit – You can apply for transfer of credit for tertiary courses completed elsewhere as part of your Application for Admission. 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.
Other pathways to study
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
- See if you meet the criteria for the Undergraduate Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS).
- Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
- If you are under 20, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for discretionary entrance.
- If you can demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and maturity, we offer admission to applicants under 16.
Key dates
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.
Application closing dates
Semester One 20218 December 2020
Start dates
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 |