Overview

The Music programme at the Stellenbosch University makes provision for the acquisition of research skills in the form of either a thesis of 180 credits or a thesis of 90 credits. The latter possibility (the structured programme) furthermore includes other assignments or compositions or the public performance of concert programmes.

What we offer

According to the chosen specialisation routes, Master's modules are assessed by means of a thesis, or a combination of public performances, written examinations, written assignments, research assignments and/or compositions. Theses are assessed according to the regulations of Stellenbosch University.

Admission for the following performance options is subject to auditions:

solo;

composition;

accompaniment;

chamber music;

conducting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Thesis (Music)

Subject Related Studies (Music)

Composition

Practical Music Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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79

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, 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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79

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76

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your contract

Student support form (Students with special needs)

Qualification documents

Proof of English Language proficiency

A BMus Honours, a four-year BMus degree or another Bachelor's degree approved by Senate for the purpose

Supplementary work may be required

Acceptance of the research proposal is subject to the successful completion of Research Methodology 474 or its equivalent

An audition is required for the options Practical Music Study (Solo voice/Solo instrument/ Accompaniment/Chamber Music/Church Music/Conducting)

A portfolio of compositions must be submitted when applying for the Composition option

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

66435 ZAR / year

≈ 66435 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

28810 ZAR / year

≈ 28810 ZAR / year

Living costs

Stellenbosch

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.

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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