Bachelor of Music (CCM)
The only Christian music degree in NZ!
Enrol in the Bachelor of Music (Contemporary Christian Music) and study the type of music you love - Rock, Pop, R&B, Jazz … even Classical if you like. The degree is based in a dynamic Christian atmosphere, helping you to grow in your faith while taking your musical skills to an advanced level.
Take Your Skills to a Highly Advanced Level
The Bachelor of Music (Contemporary Christian Music) is a robust and challenging three year music degree. It combines both performance and academic study. As a student you will Major in Vocals, an Instrument or Song Writing, in which you will receive highly advanced one-on-one tuition. Plus you will develop research and academic skills.
The degree is unique because it focuses on the special context of modern Christian music, including worship music. You will complete one theology paper each year and enjoy weekly student worship times together with other Vision College students.
I love playing music and I love teaching music. Thanks to the degree I now get to work full-time doing what I love!Tom Chapman-Smith, Head of Music, Morrinsville High School.
Bachelor of Music Graduate
You’ll also study modern styles of music, working in a band and music production (optional). This becomes an excellent platform for a music career in either the workplace or ministry. It is also recognised by universities for further study in music and related fields such as education (to become a secondary school music teacher). Our graduates have become teachers, session musicians, church music directors, professional musicians and full-time music tutors.
Study in Hamilton or Christchurch
Students can study all three years of the degree at our Hamilton campus. Or study the first two years at our Christchurch campus, and the final year in Hamilton.
Students can choose to study for 1, 2 or 3 years.
Studying for one year completes the Diploma of Contemporary Music (Level 5).
Studying for two years completes the Diploma in Performance Music (Level 6).
Studying for three years completes the Bachelor of Music (CCM).
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Course Snapshot
| Qualification: | Bachelor of Music (Contemporary Christian Music) |
| Level: | 7 |
| Length: | 3 years |
| Start Dates: | February or July |
| 2012 Semester Dates: | Semester A 13th February - 13th July |
Fees - Guideline for 2012
Domestic Students
Year 1: $5,190 Course Related Costs - Year One 
Year 2: $5,870 Course Related Costs - Year Two
Year 3: $5,870 Course Related Costs - Year Three
(Prices are approximate, and depend on stream chosen.)
International Students
$17,995 approx per year (Depending on stream).
Use the downloads above for Course Related Costs.
The degree helped me to excel in my ability as a vocalist and prepared me for my role as a music director at a large church.Naomi van Jaarsveld
Music Director, Vision Church Eastside, Hamilton.
Bachelor of Music Graduate
Course Outline
Explore the papers that make up years one, two and three of the Bachelor of Music:
Entry Requirements
- Be a minimum age of 17 years old and have four years secondary education (NCEA 2) or be a mature student aged over 20.
- Be interviewed and auditioned.
- Students wishing to enrol in the July intake will need to be at Grade 3 theory level, either ABRSM or Trinity.
- Students for who English is a second language must have an IELTS score of 6.0 academic with no individual band lower than 5.5, or equivalent. If the student has completed a qualification in English at New Zealand Diploma level or above, the IELTS requirement may be waived.
Applicants whose first language is not English will be interviewed to assess their level of English competency and may be required to complete a placement indicator test.
Graduate Opportunities
- Church Music Director
- Arts Administrator
- Musician
- Composer
- Choir Director
- Music Teacher
- Session Musician
- Advertising Industry
- Radio & TV Broadcasting
- Sound Technician
- Music, Film and TV Industries
Further Study
- A one year teacher training course at a School of Education
- Diploma in Music Therapy
- A Masters Degree in Music
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