The BMus in School Music at Nelson Mandela University is a four-year degree that trains musicians and music educators for professional music teaching in South African schools and broader educational settings. Students develop performance skills on their First Instrument to an advanced level, alongside music theory, harmony, history, arranging, and music education methodology. The programme reflects South Africa's rich and diverse musical heritage and prepares graduates for careers in school music teaching, community music facilitation, and private music instruction. Admission requires an audition and music theory entrance test, and students must demonstrate practical equivalent to Grade 6 standard.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50%
APS: 350
Note: Admission requires an audition and music theory entrance test. Grade 6 practical standard and Grade 5 theory standard required.
