Overview

A Master’s Degree may be awarded in the Music program of Rhodes University by submission of a thesis, a portfolio of compositions, two public recitals (60%) and mini-thesis (40%), two public recitals (60%) and short composition portfolio (40%).

Why Study Music at Rhodes?

Being a small Department, students enjoy all the advantages of individual attention, with abundant opportunities to be musically active in the vibrant Makhanda (Grahamstown) performing scene.

Our facilities offer you everything you need, including studying in an aesthetically and culturally stimulating environment.

Our in-house library is well resourced with music scores, literature, CD and LP collection and computer and listening facilities, enabling you to tackle all research work and projects from within the department.

We have outstanding and committed staff of both national and international experience and standing.

You can tailor your course around music to include other interests and ambitions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sheet music for Western art music, jazz, African ensemble, for a wide variety of instruments;

Orchestral scores;

Reference books;

Journals, including various online subscriptions;

Wide variety of LPs, CDs and Cassette tapes.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grahamstown, South Africa

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entrance requirements:

BMus or a completed BA or BSc degree.

If you have previously been or are currently registered at another institution a copy of a full academic transcript giving your final results is required.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30494 ZAR / year

≈ 30494 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

30494 ZAR / year

≈ 30494 ZAR / year

Living costs

Grahamstown

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Why Study Music at Rhodes?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Grahamstown

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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