PGCertMus - Postgraduate Certificate in Music

Overview
Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates
Regulations
Schedule
Degree Plan
Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

The Postgraduate Certificate in Music builds on undergraduate study by allowing you to delve deeper into your selected areas of study.

This is a 60-point programme of focussed study to sharpen your skills and development in preparation for the professional world and possible progression to masters study.

The PGCertMus is a 60-point programme that offers a wide range of postgraduate courses to support your particular interests and aspirations.

As you expand your knowledge base before moving into a career or further postgraduate study, you'll be guided by the School’s exceptional teachers and supervisors.

You will make up the 60-point requirement by choosing from a range of electives, including courses in composition, orchestration, advanced sonic arts, performance, musicology, conducting repertoire and pedagogy.

Postgraduate study in Music boosts your potential to build a successful career in music, performing arts or related areas of creative practice, including music education and community music. On completion of the PGCertMus you will be well-grounded in your chosen area and well-placed to pursue professional goals or further postgraduate study.

Performer
Music educator / teacher
Broadcaster
Composer
Digital Media Producer
Music journalist
Music producer

MMus - Master of Music

PhD - Doctor of Philosophy

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

Key Information for Students

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Other qualifications

If your highest qualification was gained from another tertiary institution, view our entry requirements.

University of Auckland minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Taught (60 point) - 4.0 Grade Point Average

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If you completed your Bachelor of Music more than three years prior to your proposed commencement of the PGCertMus, then you may be required to provide an application portfolio. We will contact you directly if this is required as part of your application.

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

You must have a Bachelor of Music from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

Year Fees Applicable

Domestic Student Annual Fees

International Student Annual Fees

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

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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.

Semester	Application Closing Date	Semester Start Date	Semester End Date
2026 Semester One	08 December 2025	02 March 2026	29 June 2026
2026 Semester Two	08 June 2026	20 July 2026	16 November 2026

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The regulations for this postgraduate certificate are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate certificate, 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

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 certificate must:

a pass courses with a total value of 60 points

and

b complete within the time specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Certificates

and

c not exceed 90 points for the total enrolment for this postgraduate certificate.

5 A student admitted to this postgraduate certificate must complete the requirements as listed in the Postgraduate Certificate in Music Schedule.

6 A student who has previously passed any courses the same as, or similar to, courses required for this degree must substitute (an) alternative course(s) approved by the Programme Director.

7 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.

8 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.