The Bachelor of Music at Wits is a four-year professional degree offered through the Wits School of Arts, providing intensive training in music performance, composition, theory, and musicology. Students must complete an audition as part of the selection process. The Wits Chris Seabrooke Music Hall — Johannesburg's only purpose-built live music hall with modern acoustic design — provides a world-class performance venue and teaching facility. Graduates pursue careers as performing musicians, music educators, composers, and music producers across South Africa's classical, jazz, choral, and contemporary music sectors, supported by institutions like SAMRO and the National Arts Council.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 5
APS: 34
Professional Musician – Performs as a soloist or ensemble member in South African orchestras, jazz ensembles, choral groups, and contemporary music bands, supported by SAMRO royalties and performance income.
Music Educator – Teaches music theory, performance, and history at South African schools, music academies, and higher education institutions, contributing to arts education access.
Composer and Arranger – Creates original music for South African film, television, advertising, and live performance, registering works with SAMRO for royalty collection.
Music Producer – Produces and records music for South African artists across genres including Afrobeats, kwaito, jazz, and classical, working in studio production and digital distribution.
Arts Administrator – Manages music organisations, venues, and festivals for South African performing arts institutions including orchestras, choral societies, and music festivals.
