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Bachelor of Music Honours at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

One-year honours programme with specialisation in Composition, Music Education, Musicology and Music Technology, or Practical Music Study, together with a research methodology module and an assignment.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: Music  |  Duration: One year  |  Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Specialisation Module (Music) (70 credits), Research Methodology (Music) (20) and an Assignment (Music) (30). The specialisation field is chosen in consultation with the departmental chairperson, taking the undergraduate qualification into account.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Music or another qualification that Senate regards as equivalent; supplementary work may be required. A statement of research interest is submitted with the application.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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