Master of Music in Composition
For specialisation in Composition
A four-year Bachelor of Music degree.
An approved portfolio of compositions completed at undergraduate level.
At least 24 credits in Music Theory and Analysis at NQF level 6 or above, with an average mark of at least 60%, or the equivalent from another institution.
Candidates who have obtained the Bachelor’s degree specified above, but who have not obtained the required number of credits, may nevertheless be allowed to register for this degree, provided that they satisfactorily complete entrance tests based on the syllabi of the UNISA Grade 7 and/or 8 theory exams and on the candidate's chosen field of specialisation.
Candidates may also be required to enrol for specific undergraduate Music modules while completing the postgraduate programme.
The capacity of the Department of Music may, in any given year, lead to a limitation on the number of students that may be admitted.
Intakes
- Jan
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
The medium of instruction and examination at the NMMU is English.
Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to submit proof of English proficiency before registration. The TOEFL or IELTS tests, available in most countries, are acceptable proof.
IELTS – 6.5 overall score with a minimum of 6 in each section.
TOEFL: PBT – 580 overall with minimums of 53 in listening, 52 in reading and 59 in structure/written
CBT – 237 overall with minimums of 19 in listening, 19 in reading and 25 in structure/written
IBT – 90 overall with minimums of 18 in listening, 17 in reading 22 in writing and 19 in speaking
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
28205 ZAR
Annual Cost of Living: 35000 ZAR
Application Fee: 500 ZAR
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