Bachelor of Music Production
Performing
A course by
SAE Creative Media Institute
A three-year NZQA Level 7 Bachelor’s programme designed to develop in-depth knowledge of the music industry through advanced music production, performance training, sound design, and collaboration in industry-standard environments.
NZ$39,835
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced music production skills
Master recording, production, mixing, and composition using industry-standard technologies and studio environments.
Apply specialist knowledge of music genres and cultural contexts
Critically engage with Aotearoa New Zealand and global music, understanding heritage and contemporary industry practices.
About This Course
From concept to collaboration, our Music Production qualifications teach you how to produce and create music that makes an impact. So get a backstage pass and find out how to build a sound, a brand, and a thriving career in today’s music industry.
The Bachelor of Music Production at SAE Institute New Zealand offers practical and collaborative training in music production, recording, performance, composition, and sound design. Students will master their craft using industry-standard studios, learn techniques spanning multiple genres, and undertake hands-on projects reflecting real-world industry demands. The programme includes work-integrated learning placements, explores Aotearoa music, and integrates Māori and global cultural perspectives. Graduates are equipped for diverse roles in the contemporary music industry.
Course Content
- Performance recording techniques
- Music production practice and techniques
- Principles of sound, music, and audio technology
- House, Hip Hop, and Downtempo genre studies
- Composition, research, and critique skills
- Music collaboration and industry projects
- Remixing, MIDI programming, and creative research
- World music and cultural practice in music
- Professional practice and employability skills
- Work-integrated learning and professional placements
- Reflective practice and project-based learning
- Capstone and collaborative music projects
- Te Ao Māori cultural engagement
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Studio ComposerMusic ProducerMusic and Sound DesignerLive Music PerformerCommercial Music ComposerMusicianSongwriterMusic PromoterMusic TutorStudio Engineer
SAE New Zealand is an Auckland-based creative media school with over 40 years of history developing working professionals in audio, music production, screen, songwriting, and creative business. Their courses are hands-on and studio-based, taught by industry practitioners in purpose-built facilities. SAE is part of a worldwide network spanning campuses across four continents; the qualification you earn here carries weight far beyond New Zealand.
