Course Overview

Do you want to turn your love of music into a career? Study a course that can get you started in the music industry and take your career nationally or internationally.

This one-year course is a perfect blend of theory and practice, taught be industry-skilled tutors and delivered in professional kit-out studios. You'll learn how to compose, produce and record music and get plenty of opportunities to perform in front of live audiences, building your confidence with real-life experiences.

To complement your technical and artistry skills, you'll also learn how to promote your own music and gain introductory business skills.

Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:

  • New Zealand Certificate in Music (Level 4)
Locations Rotorua, Tauranga
Next intake Feb 2023 View more details
Study options

1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
Total credits 120
StudyLink assistance Available
Indicative Fees $3,821 for domestic students View full fees information
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Career opportunities

  • Musician
  • Technician
  • Road Manager/Coordinator
  • Festival organiser/assistant

Topics you'll cover

  • Music Theory
  • Composition
  • Musical Instrument
  • Music Technology
  • Performance 
  • Music Industry
  • Music Identity

Course Fees

Indicative Fees * $3,821 for domestic students

* Important fee information, and hints and tips

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Student Loans and Allowances

This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.

  • A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
  • A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.

Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz

Scholarships

Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.

Course Entry Information

Entry criteria

  • Open Entry
  • All applicants are required to attend an audition to demonstrate their instrumental or vocal abilities

Information Session/Interview

You’ll be invited to an information meeting prior to Toi Ohomai offering you a place. This is your opportunity to find out more about the course content and to make sure you're on the most appropriate course for your career aspirations and current level of experience.

Standard Entry Criteria

Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.

For courses at Level 4, domestic students will normally be required to have:

NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo Māori or education achievement at least equivalent to NCEA Level 2; OR

Evidence of ability to complete academic and any other programme requirements.

Other Considerations

  • All applicants are required to attend an audition to demonstrate their instrumental or vocal proficiency.

English language requirements

Level 4 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.

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Course Locations and Intake Information

Location Campus Start Date
Rotorua Mokoia Campus 20 Feb 2023 Apply now
Tauranga Windermere Campus 20 Feb 2023 Apply now

Study options

  • 1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable)

Important dates

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Further Study Options

Courses Currently Under Development at Toi Ohomai, or Offered at Other Institutions

  • New Zealand Diploma in Music (Level 5)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Communications Media (Level 5)