The academic entry requirement for the NZ Diploma in Music is either:

• University Entrance, as defined by the NZQA; or
• Evidence regarded as sufficient by the Discipline Leader of the capability to undertake and complete the programme of study; or
• At the discretion of EIT | Te Pūkenga, where the applicant is over 20 years of age and demonstrates the capability to undertake and complete the programme of study.

All applicants will be required to attend an interview/audition with Discipline Leader. Applicants must be able to play a musical instrument and/or sing confidently in front of others. Applicants who have experience with music-making software will also be considered. A short written questionnaire will determine computer literacy at the time of the audition.

English language entry requirements

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme.

For international applicants, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:

• Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (subject to the conditions in the EIT | Te Pūkenga Database for English Language Proficiency (DELP)).
• Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4 with any endorsement).
• IELTS Academic score of 6, with no band score lower than 5.5, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment.
• Accepted international equivalents to the above IELTS scores, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment (see equivalency tables in the DELP).