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BA Music
BA Music
The BA Music programme combines training in music with the option of gaining expertise in a language, social science or mathematics and thus provides the ideal foundation for a teaching career. Some possible careers include music educator, performing artist, accompanist, music director, musicologist, composer or conductor, music-related professions such as journalism, music arranger, or music technologist.
Admission requirements for the BA Music
- A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or school-leaving certificate from the Independent Examination Board (IEB) as certified by Umalusi with a mark of at least 50% in each of the four school subjects from the list of designated university admission subjects.
- An average final mark of 60% in the NSC or the IEB school-leaving certificate (excluding Life Orientation) for the three-year programme.
- Home Language 50%.
- First Additional Language 40%.
- In the main instrument (or in singing) at least a practical standard in classical music equivalent to the Grade VII examination and theoretical knowledge equivalent to any of the examining bodies’ Grade V theory examination.
- Candidates must be available for an audition and theoretical test at the Department of Music in Stellenbosch, where they must demonstrate proof of the required standards.
- On receiving your application, we send you information about the audition. Further information at auditions@sun.ac.za
- If you take Mathematics as a university subject, then also Mathematics 70%
Programme Structure
How to Apply
This programme follows the normal application process outlined by Stellenbosch University. Apply online and find out more about the application process at www.maties.com. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure timeous consideration of their applications.
Programme Enquiries
Programme Leader: Ms L Bredekamp
lbrede@sun.ac.za
Find out more by visiting the online Open Day here.