Overview

Key Facts

The Master of Music offered at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg consists of the creative work and a written research thesis that is related to the creative work.

Traditionally, the creative work has taken the form of music performance or composition. But the MMus also allows for work in other areas such as, but not limited to, arrangement or a combination of transcription, analysis and performance.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00

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More details

Applications may be submitted at any time during the year.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, 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

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants who tend to pursue performance in the MMus will be required to 0erform an audition consisting of at least two different works of a combined duration of 15 minutes for a panel; a guide to the standard of performance required is that of a Performer’s Licentiate of the external examining bodies: ABRSM, Unisa, Trinity.

Applicants who wish to pursue creative work under the rubric of composition will be required to present a portfolio consisting of three different samples of original work with a combined duration of 15 minutes; the applicant should have had public performances of some of his/her compositions.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

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