Faculty of Humanities

Bachelor of Music (4-year programme)

Bachelor 4 years Full-time APS 30+ NSFAS Funded
30
Minimum APS Score NQF Level 7
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
4 Years
NQF Level
7
Campus
Hatfield Campus
Language
English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

A four-year degree preparing music teachers, performers, orchestral musicians, and composers, requiring a practical audition and theory test as part of selection.

Admission Requirements

Required Subjects

  • English Home Language or English First Additional Language 5 60–69%
  • Music (Grade VII Practical and Grade V Theory, Unisa/Royal Schools/Trinity or comparable) 4 50–59%

Additional Requirements

  • Video of a 15-minute practical performance at Grade VII standard (at least 60%).
  • Online theoretical test at Grade V standard (at least 60%).
  • Final admission confirmed with APS of at least 28 in Grade 12.
  • Admissions take place in July, September and on an ad-hoc basis.
Audition and theory test required. Conditional admission with APS of 30 based on Grade 11.
Career Opportunities
Music Teacher Music Technician Solo Performer Chamber Musician Orchestral Musician Composer
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