BE(Hons)/BMus - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Music Conjoint

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The BE(Hons)/BMus conjoint allows you to combine your diverse interests. Supported by leading researchers, artists and facilities, you will develop a balance of practical skills and theoretical knowledge in both Engineering and Music, gaining qualities sought-after by employers everywhere. A technological grounding will be essential as digital environments become more prominent. This programme will equip you to take advantage of the emerging opportunities in the evolving creative industries.

The BE(Hons)/BMus is a five year (10 semester) degree if you are studying full time. You will be required to complete 690 points:

420 points from BE(Hons) courses
255 points from BMus courses
15 points of General Education

Your exact programme structure will depend on your chosen major/specialisation. For BMus, the majority of your courses are prescribed. In the BE(Hons), you must complete a common first year of required core courses before selecting your specialisation.

Conjoint planners are available for each Engineering specialisation to ensure that you enrol in the courses required to complete your programme over the subsequent years. As per the requirements for the BE(Hons), you will also have to complete a 40-hour workshop practice course in your second year and 800 hours of practical experience over the course of your degree.

Music specialisations you can study in your BE(Hons)/BMus conjoint:

You will need to enrol in a heavier load than a standard enrolment of 120 points a year if you want to complete your conjoint in five years. You will also be required to maintain a GPA of 4.0 each year to continue with this programme.

Your specialisation/major can influence what you pursue. The music industry runs on more than performers and composers, and with quantitative, problem-solving and technical skills, you’ll easily adapt to modern working environments. Our Engineering specialisations are accredited by Engineering New Zealand, a signatory to the Washington Accord, making our BE(Hons) a recognised qualification in many countries.

Acoustician
Arts manager
Audio engineer
Hardware and software developer
Project manager
Recording producer
Sound designer

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Semester	Application Closing Date	Semester Start Date	Semester End Date
2025 Semester One	08 December 2024	03 March 2025	30 June 2025
2026 Semester One		02 March 2026	29 June 2026

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A student must complete MUS 365, or SCIGEN 201G, or another course approved by the BE(Hons) Programme Director as being equivalent to ENGGEN 303.
A student may substitute one or more other courses for one or more of the courses listed in the BE(Hons) component with the permission of the BE(Hons) Programme Director or nominee.
Where approved courses are listed in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Schedule, inclusion of these courses in this conjoint component must be approved by the Head of Department or nominee prior to enrolment.

Complete 690 points comprising:

420 points for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Conjoint Component, and
255 points for one Specialisation from Bachelor of Music Conjoint Component, and
15 points from Waipapa Taumata Rau Courses, and
1 item from Academic Integrity Course