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Stellenbosch University

Master of Music

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

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

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

The MMus programme develops research skills by means of either a 100% thesis or a 50% thesis. The latter programme structure includes either public concert performances or compositions. Admission for the following performance options is subject to auditions:

• solo
• composition
• accompaniment
• chamber music
• conducting

Additional supplementary work may be required.

Programme Codes

Codes for Music

16446 - 879(180)

16446 - 889(180)

Code for Composition

32964 889(180)

Code for Practical Music Study

59781 - 889(180)

Programme Structure

The programme 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.Please note:

• The options under the programme code 16446 Music refer exclusively to the Musicology, Music Education or Music Technology routes.
• The option under the programme code 32946 Composition consists of the completion of an approved portfolio of works, at least one of which must be of considerable scope (e.g. an orchestral work).
• The option under the programme code 59781 Practical Music Study consists of the public performance of three approved concert programmes to be performed within one year.

Programme Content

879 Music Option:

Compulsory Module

Thesis (Music) (180)

 

889 Music Option:

Compulsory Modules

Thesis (Music) (90)
Subject Related Studies (Music) (90)

 

889 Composition Option:

Compulsory Modules

Composition (90)
Thesis (Composition) (90)

 

889 Practical Music Study Option:

Compulsory Modules

Practical Music Studies (90)
Thesis (Practical Music Studies) (90)

 

Assessment and Examination
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.