Course details

Summary

If you are a drummer, a keyboard player or a bass player or have other musical talents such as guitar or vocals, this music course might be the qualification you need to give your career a boost.

You will develop your individual and band performance across many popular music styles and you’ll gain skills in live sound and recording, theory, song writing/composition and music management.

Career & Study Outcomes

Successful graduates of UCOL's Certificate in Contemporary Music Performance have a good understanding of the music industry and the business of music, and are able to demonstrate proficiency in:

Their specialist instrument
Performing within an instrumental ensemble to an industry standard
Music theory, analysis and technology to communicate musical ideas
Composing and performing original music

Possible career options include:

Musician
Singer
Songwriter
Sound engineering
Teaching
Band management
Event management

Education pathway

Graduates who wish to further specialise can enrol in:

New Zealand Diploma in Creativity

Accreditation

The programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education Act 1989, and Universal College of Learning (UCOL) Trading as Universal College of Learning (UCOL) is accredited to teach it.

Entry criteria

You must be able to play a musical instrument and/or sing confidently and competently in front of others.

International student applicants whose first language is not English must have a General or Academic IELTS score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).
Under 20 years of age
For international applicants under 20 years of age who do not hold NCEA, International Academic Qualifications Entry Criteria apply.