Bachelor of Music 4-year programme at University of Pretoria

This Bachelor of Music is a four-year degree giving instruction in instrumental or vocal music (classical or jazz), with students choosing elective modules and, from third year, specialising in fields such as composition, music education, music technology, music therapy or performance. The School of the Arts: Music is the only university on the African continent offering training in music therapy.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of the Arts: Music  |  Duration: 4 years, full-time  |  Intake: Closing dates 30 June 2026 (South Africa and international); admissions take place in July, September and ad-hoc.  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Musicology and music theory covering Western classical, jazz and other popular styles; practical instruction on any orchestral instrument, voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, recorder, saxophone or guitar; third-year specialisation options include composition, music education, music entrepreneurship, music psychology, music philosophy, pedagogy, ethnomusicology, chamber music, music technology, music therapy and performance art.

Career pathways

Music teachers, technicians, solo and/or chamber music performers, orchestral musicians, music therapists, composers and musicologists.

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