Degree Structures in Music
Undergraduate level (1st, 2nd & 3rd years at University)
Bachelor of Music
Music can be studied as a major subject for the Bachelor of Music (MusB) degree, which usually takes three years. It is possible to major in the following areas:
- Classical Music
- Classical Music Performance
- Composition
- Contemporary Music Performance
- Music Studies
- Popular Music
- World Music
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Music can also be studied as a major subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, leading to a BA in Music. The BA in Music, which usually takes three years, provides the opportunity to study a wider range of non-Music papers because it must include at least 9 Music papers whereas the MusB must include at least 16 Music papers.
Music as a Minor subject
Music can be studied as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), a Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Bachelor of Commerce (BCom).
At least five music papers are needed for a minor, two at 100-level, two at 200-level and one at 300-level.
The following minors are available:
- Ethnomusicology
- Music Technology
- Music Industry
- Classical Music
- Popular Music
- Music
Honours Level
Both the MusB and the BA in Music can be studied to honours level. The honours degree usually takes four years:
- MusB (Hons)
- BA Music (Hons) Music is included in the BA major in Performing Arts Studies.
Go to the qualifications and subject requirements page for further information.
Postgraduate opportunities
Go to the Postgraduate Students page for details on Postgraduate opportunities.