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Country:
SOUTH AFRICA
State:
WESTERN CAPE
City:
STELLENBOSCH
Street Address:
C/o Neethling and Victoria Streets, Stellenbosch 7600, South Africa
Postal Address:
Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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Program:
Undergraduate programs
Details:
Bachelor of Arts in Music. Three years. Studies include classical performance, musicology, theory, pedagogy. Bachelor of Music. Four years. Studies include performance, choral conducting, musicology, composition, theory, music education, music technology, church music. A fourth year leads to the degree with Honours, specialising in classical performance, musicology, music technology or music education.
Program:
Graduate programs
Details:
Master of Music. By research, in performance, choral conducting, piano accompanying, composition, musicology, music education, music technology. Master of Philosophy. In film music, music technology. Doctor of Philosophy.
Program:
Diploma programs
Details:
Advanced Diploma in Practical Music. One year. Post-graduate Diploma. In music technology, film music. One year.
Institution Notes:
The university was first established as Stellenbosch College in 1881 and gained its current name and status in 1918. The Department of Music was established in 1934. It is an interdisciplinary research, teaching and service institution which includes units for community music, music technology, film music, choral music and early music among others. Facilities include a 556-seat concert hall with a large concert organ and smaller venues for chamber performances. There are six practice organs. In addition to the professional programs the music department offers preparatory programs to those wishing to enter the degree or diploma courses. Practical music study is also offered to interested persons in the local community.
Last Updated:
June 2022