Master of Music by Composition and Dissertation at University of Cape Town

Entry requirements

Master of Music (South African College of Music): a candidate is normally required to hold a four-year BMus and/or BMus Honours or equivalent with an average of 65% or above; acceptance is at the discretion of the SACM Higher Degrees Committee. Candidates need at least 70% in one of MUZ4033H Research Essay/Project, MUZ3324F Advanced Topics in African and World Musics 3, MUZ3340H Music in History and Society 3, a 3000-level non-music course or an equivalent, and submit a detailed research outline. Where research material is in a language other than English, a reading knowledge of that language must be shown. Classical composition candidates need 70% in MUZ4355H Orchestration II and a first-class pass in MUZ4351H Music Theory and Analysis IV and MUZ4330H Composition III or equivalents; jazz candidates need a first-class pass in MUZ4384H Jazz Arranging B or equivalent. Candidates submit an outline of a major piece and a portfolio of compositions for approval by the SACM Higher Degrees Committee, with supervision available.