Master of Music (Thesis) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The Master of Music by full thesis entails independent research under a supervisor with specialisation options in Music Education, Musicology, Music Technology and Practice-based research. It is a professional degree in which the thesis makes up the whole assessment.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Music | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Research skills are acquired through either a 180-credit thesis (theoretical, or combining creative and theoretical work) or a 90-credit thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A BMus Honours degree, a four-year BMus degree or another Bachelor's degree approved by Senate for the purpose; supplementary work may be required. An audition is required for the Practical Music Study options (solo voice, solo instrument, accompaniment, chamber music, church music, conducting). A portfolio of compositions must be submitted for the Composition option. For a thesis integrating creative and theoretical work (practice-based research), an audition for practical work or a portfolio for composition or other creative work is required.

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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