University of Pretoria - Faculty of Humanities
Bachelor of MusicDURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Bachelor of Music
This program is aimed at the acquisition of specialist music skills and knowledge. The program can be compiled in such a way that, on its completion, students are qualified for a wide variety of music-related occupations, including the following: solo performer, orchestral or chamber musician, music teacher at all levels (for individual and group tuition), musicologist, music technologist, entrepreneur and impressario.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Curriculum: Year 1
Fundamental modules
- Academic information management 111
- Academic information management 121
- Academic literacy 110
- Academic literacy for Humanities 125
- Academic orientation 101
Core modules
- Aural training 100
- General music studies 100
- First instrument 100
- Musicology 100
- Music theory 100
- Methodology 100
- Music education 100
- Second instrument 100
Curriculum: Year 2
Core modules
- Aural training 200
- First instrument 200
- Musicology 200
- Music theory 200
- Methodology 200
- Music education 200
- Second instrument 200
- Community arts in practice 210
Curriculum: Year 3
Core modules
- First instrument 300
- Musicology 300
- Music education 300
Curriculum: Final year
Core modules
- Arts research and methodology 400
Program Outcome
Total credits: 500