Postgraduate Diploma in Music – PGDipMus

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate diploma, an applicant must have:

a completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Music from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Music from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

2 Equivalence in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

4 A student admitted to this postgraduate diploma must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

5 The total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma must not exceed 160 points.

6 Of the 120 points required for this postgraduate diploma, a student must pass:

a 120 points from courses listed in the Bachelor of Music (Honours) Schedule for which the student has passed the prerequisite courses

or

b (i) at least 90 points from courses listed in the Bachelor of Music (Honours) Schedule for which the student has passed the prerequisite courses

and

(ii) up to 30 points from courses available for any other Postgraduate Diploma or Bachelors Honours degree at this University, with the approval of the Programme Director.

7 The programme for each student must be approved by the Programme Director prior to enrolment.

8 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

9 a A dissertation, when included in the programme, is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the Programme Director.

b The dissertation topic must be approved by the Programme Director prior to enrolment.

c The dissertation must be completed and submitted as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

10 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

11 In any course that includes performance work of a practical nature a student must comply with the requirements for that course as specified by the Programme Director.

12 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

13 These regulations have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.