Founded in 1869, Otago is New Zealand’s first university. 21,108 students by headcount. 2,972 international students from 100 countries (14% of the student population). |
Classical Music | The Minor in Classical Music is a specialised programme offered for students wishing to develop their historical, analytical and stylistic knowledge of western classical music from the 16th to 21st centuries. | |
Composition | Bachelor of Music (MusB) | A comprehensive training in Composition (including Music Technology and Song-Writing) for students at all levels of study. |
Ethnomusicology | Ethnomusicology is sometimes described as the study of people making music, or the anthropology of music. | |
Music | At the University of Otago Music programme we cover a unique combination of classical music, contemporary rock music, music production and world music. Our focus is on developing and growing each student’s creativity as a musician. Otago’s School of Performing Arts has an international reputation and ranking: students learn from leading practitioners and educators. | |
Bachelor of Music (MusB) | ||
Bachelor of Music with Honours (MusB(Hons)) | ||
Postgraduate Diploma in Music (PGDipMus) | ||
Master of Music (MMus) | ||
Doctor of Music (MusD) | ||
Music Technology | The Music Technology programme caters to any music genre or style, from classical to traditional folk music, from jazz to world music and beyond. The papers feed into the Minor in Music Technology. They are designed to empower students with the tools necessary to create, perform, record and enjoy music on all levels, in the constantly expanding digital environment we experience today. | |
Performance (Music) | Our music performance programmes develop a student’s performing potential through lessons and workshops under expert staff guidance. | |
Performing Arts | Bachelor of Performing Arts | Studing Performing Arts at Otago gives you a rare opportunity to study more than one performing art form – music, theatre and dance – blended into a single degree. |
Popular Music | Popular Music is an innovative programme for students interested in the diverse popular musics of the world and their cultural contexts. | |
Studio Production | Bachelor of Music (MusB) | Learn digital recording, production methods and technologies and music distribution. |
Bachelor of Music with Honours (MusB(Hons)) |
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