Bachelor of Music 5-year programme at University of Pretoria

A five-year Bachelor of Music with a foundational first year in practical musicianship, music theory, musicology, aural training and academic literacy, after which students join the regular four-year programme from second year. Specialisation from third year includes composition, music therapy, music technology and performance.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of the Arts: Music  |  Duration: 5 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

Instrumental or vocal instruction (classical or jazz); musicology and music theory across Western classical, jazz and popular styles; foundation-year academic support modules; same third-year specialisation fields as the 4-year BMus.

Career pathways

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

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