Bachelor of Music (BMus) | SU

APS Required

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Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Music is a professional undergraduate degree that develops advanced theoretical knowledge, performance skills, and creative musicianship across disciplines such as classical performance, jazz, music education, and composition. The programme equips students with a deep understanding of music theory, history, and practical application within both local and international contexts. It prepares graduates for careers in performance, education, composition, and the broader South African arts and culture sector.

  • In the main instrument (or in singing) at least a practical standard
    in classical music equivalent to the Grade VII examination and
    theoretical knowledge equivalent to any of the examining bodies’
    Grade V theory examination.
  • Candidates must be available for an audition and theoretical test
    at the Department of Music in Stellenbosch, where candidates
    must demonstrate proof of the required standards. Upon receiving
    your application, we send you information about the audition.
    Further information at [email protected]

Career Prospects

  • A professional performer who works as a solo artist, orchestral musician, or ensemble member with organisations such as the South African National Symphony Orchestra or independent music groups across the country.
  • A music educator who teaches at primary, secondary, or tertiary level, contributing to music literacy and arts education in South African schools and colleges.
  • A composer or arranger who creates original music for film, television, advertising, theatre productions, and digital media within the growing South African entertainment industry.
  • A music producer or sound engineer who works in recording studios, live events, and broadcast environments, supporting South Africa’s vibrant popular music and media industries.
  • A music therapist who, with additional postgraduate training, uses music as a therapeutic tool in healthcare, rehabilitation, and community development settings across South Africa.

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