Faculty of Humanities

Bachelor of Music (5-year programme)

Bachelor 5 years Full-time APS 26+ NSFAS Funded
26
Minimum APS Score NQF Level 7
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
5 Years
NQF Level
7
Campus
Hatfield Campus
Language
English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

A five-year extended music degree for students who meet lower entry requirements, requiring a practical audition and theory assessment.

Admission Requirements

Required Subjects

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

Additional Requirements

  • Video of a 10-minute practical performance at Grade V standard (at least 50%).
  • Online theory test at Grade III standard (at least 50%).
  • Admissions take place in July, September and on an ad-hoc basis.
  • Students admitted to this programme may not be considered for any other Faculty of Humanities degree except the 4-year BMus.
Audition and theory test required.
Career Opportunities
Music Teacher Music Technician Solo Performer Chamber Musician Orchestral Musician Composer
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