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Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Arts in Music

The Bachelor of Arts in Music in Arts is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Arts in Music offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

The BA in Music programme offers academic and performance training in music consisting of practical instruction in piano and all modern orchestral instruments, as well as in singing, the harpsichord, guitar, organ, choir conducting and recorder. Ample opportunities are available for music-making in such groups as the Stellenbosch University Symphony Orchestra, the Collegium Musicum, the Stellenbosch Symphonic Winds, Konsubrass, choirs and many smaller ensembles.

In addition to the music subjects, you choose two other BA subjects from the following list, one of which is a major up to the third-year level: Afrikaans en Nederlands, German, English Studies, Applied English Language Studies, French, Xhosa, Psychology and Mathematics.

With this qualification you can be a private music teacher, performing artist, accompanist or choir conductor. Further studies can give you access to music-related careers such as music journalist (BPhil in Journalism), music therapist (Psychology) and high school teacher (Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) under the Faculty of Education). Postgraduate studies in your chosen major can open up further career opportunities.