Course catalogue / Ara Institute of Canterbury
New Zealand Certificate in Music (Level 4)
- Qualification
- Certificate
- NZQF level
- 4
- Duration
- Full-time - 1 Year
- Indicative fees
- NZ$26,572/yr
- Location
- Madras Street, Christchurch
- Audience
- International students
Entry requirements
10 NCEA Level 1 literacy credits. Must attend an audition to assess instrumental or vocal skills and ability, aural skills, basic musical theory skills, ability and potential to study music. Alternative entry available for those with equivalent skills gained through study, work and/or life experience.
English requirements
IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5)
“Overall IELTS 5.5 Academic; 5.0 Listening; 5.0 Reading; 5.0 Writing; 5.0 Speaking”
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