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Baccalaureus Musicae (BMus)

Faculty of Humanities

Duration4 yearsNQF level7Minimum APS24Campuses1
Course overview

About this course

NWU 2027 Grade 12 Prospectus, page(s) 24. Published requirements: • National Senior Certificate for degree study, OR • A Diploma in Music • Audition (practical - grade 6), theory placement test (grade 5) and language proficiency test. • Laptop for learning and assessment activities. • DURATION: 4 years

Course content

What you may study

Creative theory; studio practice; visual or performance communication; history and context; digital or production methods; critique; and portfolio-based projects. Module names and sequencing must be confirmed in the institution's current curriculum.

Subject guidance

Recommended school subjects

School-leaving qualification; Language of tuition

These are general recommendations, not confirmed minimum subject rules.
Admission

Other admission conditions

National Senior Certificate for degree study, OR
Audition (practical - grade 6), theory placement test (grade 5) and language proficiency test.

Further study

Possible study paths

Further study depends on the qualification's NQF level, completed modules, academic results and the receiving institution's admission rules. Advanced or postgraduate study in the relevant design, creative, performance or built-environment discipline, usually subject to portfolio or audition requirements.

Career possibilities

Where this qualification may lead

Designer; creative practitioner; production assistant; artist; performer; visual communicator; or arts administrator, depending on the specialisation and portfolio.

Study locations

Available campuses

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Main campusPotchefstroom CampusPotchefstroom, North WestView campus
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