Undergraduate Programmes

Bachelor of Music (BMus)

Entrance requirements

Matric Certificate
Theory –Grade 5
Practical – Grade 7

Course length:

Four-year degree qualification

Who for?

This degree is designed to impart specialist professional music skills and knowledge.

What does the BMus course entail?

• In the first two years, students are trained in a wide scope of disciplines which includes subjects such as: Practical Music Study (including a first as well as a second instrument), Musicology, Theory of Music, Music Education, Teaching Method, Repertoire Studies, Music Technology and a BA Subject (choosing from English Studies, Xhosa , Afrikaans-Nederlands, French, German, Psychology  and Mathematics).
• From the third-year students can specialise in a field of their interest including: Performance (solo, chamber music, accompaniment, church music or conducting), Composition, Music Technology, Musicology, and Music Education.  Continued practical training is offered according to the specialisation chosen, and is therefore followed for the full duration of the course).  Specialisation is subject to Departmental requirements.

The combination of courses is subject to timetable constraints

Which instruments can I study?

Any orchestral instrument or voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, guitar, recorder and conducting.

Which ensembles will I be a part of ?

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Which concerts will I attend?

The department offers a variety of performance opportunities to students such as Lunch Hour concerts or Performance Classes. Students are also encouraged to attend as many concerts of the Endler Concert Series as possible and to take note of the wider cultural life.

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Bachelor of Arts specialising in Music BA (Music)

Entrance requirements

Matric Certificate
Theory –Grade 5
Practical – Grade 7

Course length:

Three-year full time degree programme;

Who for?

This degree is designed primarily to cater towards students with a wider interest in the humanities.  This might include languages, psychology and mathematics.

What does the BA (Music) course entail?

• The BA (Music) degree will equip students with a comprehensive music background which includes subjects such as Practical Music Study, Musicology, Theory of Music, Teaching Method and an elective subject from the humanities in line with the candidate’s interests (choosing from English Studies, Xhosa , Afrikaans-Nederlands, French, German, Psychology  and Mathematics).
• Two of these BA subjects are required for the first year, while one may be taken on second- and third-year level.

The combination of subjects is subject to timetable constraints

Which instruments can I study?

Any orchestral instrument (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion instruments and harp) or voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, guitar, recorder and conducting. The choice of instruments is identical for BA (Mus) and BMus.

Which ensembles will I be a part of ?

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Which concerts will I attend?

The department offers a variety of performance opportunities to students such as Lunch Hour concerts or Performance Classes. Students are also encouraged to attend as many concerts of the Endler Concert Series as possible and to take note of the wider cultural life.

Click here to find out more about the academic modules offered in this programme.

Diploma (Practical Music)

Entrance requirements

Matric Certificate
Theory –Grade 3/4
Practical – Grade 7 on the main instrument (or voice)

Course length

Three-year programme.

What does the Diploma in Practical Music entail?

• Students must enrol for all 3 years in Music Skills (theory of music and aural training) , Practical Music Study in any of the instruments listed below and General Music Studies.  Teaching method, Information Skills, Music education, Music technology, Repertoire Study, and a choice of courses in Practical Score reading, accompaniment, orchestral practise, orchestral study, language for singers, church music practise, ensemble singing, chamber music, business management (music), theatre skills (music) are also on offer.
• Students may articulate to the Diploma in Music from the Higher Certificate in Music if they comply with the entrance requirements for the Diploma and have undergone the prescribed selection process.  Students will receive credit for General Music Study, Music Theory, Music Technology, Aural Training.
• The Diploma (Practical Music) can, in exceptional cases, articulate to the 2nd year of the BMus (a minimum final mark of 70% in each of the following: General Music Study, Music Theory) provided that the student complies with the entrance requirements for the BMus and follows the prescribed selection process.

Which instruments can I study?

Any orchestral instruments: strings, woodwind, brass and percussion; piano, organ, harp, recorder, guitar, voice, conducting and church music.

Advanced Diploma in Practical Music

Entrance requirements

Candidates must be in possession of a Diploma (Practical Music) or a recognised equivalent qualification in classical music.

Course length

One-year, full time programme.
Weekly, one-on-one lessons with as many opportunities as possible to perform both publicly and within the Department of Music, under the guidance of the lecturer.

What does the Advanced Diploma in Practical Music entail?

• Students must enrol for Practical Music Study and Repertoire study in any of the instruments listed below.
• Two co-requisite components are also required depending on the students choice of speciality.

Which instruments can I study?

Any orchestral instruments: strings, woodwind, brass and percussion; piano, organ, harp, recorder, guitar, voice, choir conducting, chamber music and church music.

Which ensembles will I be a part of ?

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Higher Certificate in Music

Entrance requirements

Matric Certificate
Theory –Grade 3/4
Practical – Grade 5/6

Course length

One year programme

What does the Higher Certificate in Music course entail?

• Students must enrol for Music Skills (theory of music and aural training) , Practical Music Study in any of the instruments listed below, General Music Studies, Business Management (Music), Music technology, Repertoire Study and Texts in the Humanities.  Creative skills and Orchestral practise are optional modules.
• Students are expected to attend of a number of workshops as determined by the department with respect to writing, language and study skills. Students will be notified of these workshops at the beginning of the academic year and completion of the Higher Certificate will be subject to satisfactory attendance of these courses by the student.
• The Higher Certificate in Music can articulate to the Diploma in Practical Music or one of the Music Department’s degree programme, on  the understanding that the student complies with the entrance requirements specified in each case, and undertakes the prescribed selection auditions.

Which instruments can I study?

Any orchestral instruments: strings, woodwind, brass and percussion; piano, organ, harp, recorder, guitar, voice, conducting and church music.

Enquiries

Programme Co-ordinator: Ms Felicia Lesch 
Tel: 021 808 2349  
E-mail: [email protected]