Qualification options | Postgraduate Performance | Victoria University of Wellington

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Choose which postgraduate qualification in Performance best suits you according to your career goals, time commitments and eligibility.

Duration 2 trimesters
Fees NZ$9,506for the full programme
Schedule Daytime lectures

Intensity Full time or part time
Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
Type Coursework
Location Kelburn, Wellington
Complete 120 points (6-9 courses)
Entry Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and audition and/or portfolio (where applicable).

Explore the GDipMus

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Duration 2 trimesters
Fees NZ$10,813for the full programme
Schedule Daytime lectures

Intensity Full time or part time
Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
Type Coursework
Location Kelburn, Wellington
Complete 120 points (4-6 courses)
Entry Bachelor of Music with a B range average and audition or portfolio (where applicable).

Explore the BMus(Hons)

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Duration 2 trimesters
Fees NZ$10,813for the full programme
Schedule Daytime lectures

Intensity Full time or part time
Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
Type Coursework
Location Kelburn, Wellington
Complete 120 points (3-6 courses)
Entry Bachelor of Music and audition/portfolio.

Explore the PGDipMus

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Duration 3 trimesters
Fees NZ$10,813for the full programme
Schedule Self-directed study

Intensity Full time or part time
Starts Any time (+ -2 more)
Type Research or research and coursework
Location Kelburn, Wellington
Complete 120 points (1-3 courses)
Entry Bachelor of Music with Honours with a B range average and audition or portfolio (where applicable).

Explore the MMus

Duration 3 trimesters
Fees NZ$10,813for the full programme
Schedule Daytime lectures

Intensity Full time or part time
Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
Type Coursework and research
Location Kelburn, Wellington
Complete 120 points (4-6 courses)
Entry Bachelor of Music with Honours or a Postgraduate Diploma in Music and audition/portfolio.

Explore the MMA

Duration 3 trimesters
Fees NZ$16,203for the full programme
Schedule Lectures and self-directed study

Intensity Full time only
Starts 23 Feb 2026 (+ -2 more)
Type Coursework, internship, and creative project
Location Wellington campuses
Complete 180 points (approximately 6 courses)
Entry Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject or extensive experience.

Explore the MFA(CP)

Duration 4 trimesters
Fees NZ$10,244per year
Schedule Daytime lectures

Intensity Full time or part time
Starts 7 Jul 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ -1 more)
Type Coursework and research
Location Kelburn, Wellington
Complete 240 points (2 courses)
Entry Master of Music in Performance or equivalent.

Explore the ArtDip

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Duration 9 trimesters
Fees NZ$10,813per year
Schedule Daytime lectures

Intensity Full time or part time
Starts Any time (+ -2 more)
Type Coursework and research
Location Kelburn, Wellington
Complete 360 points (4 courses)
Entry Master of Music or a Master of Musical Arts and audition/portfolio.

Explore the DMA

Duration 9 trimesters
Fees NZ$11,661per year
Schedule Self-directed study

Intensity Full time or part time
Starts Any time (+ -2 more)
Type Research
Location Wellington campuses and online
Complete 360 points (1 course)
Entry Research degree such as Honours or Master's by thesis from a New Zealand university with an average grade of B+ or higher, an approved international equivalent, or other approved evidence of adequate training and ability.

Explore the PhD

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