Master of Music by Coursework, Performance and Dissertation at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

The MMus specialising in Coursework, Performance and Dissertation (192 NQF credits, plan MUZ22) comprises a minor dissertation, two taught courses and two recitals.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: South African College of Music | Duration: Normally two academic years of registration. | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Minor Dissertation/Project (96 credits), Final Major Recital (32 credits) and one of Minor Recital I or II (16 credits), plus electives approved by the convener. Candidates take part in rehearsals and performances of SACM ensembles and the opera production.

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Application information

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. Performance candidates must have at least a first-class pass in the performance requirements of the BMus or BMus (Honours) or equivalent.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

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