| Code | Faculty |
|---|---|
| 01242043 | Faculty of Humanities |
| Credits | Duration |
|---|---|
| Duration of study: 1 year | Total credits: 120 |
- A national first degree (3-year) in music - BMus or BA (Music) - with a minimum average of 65% and departemental approval, or
• Completion of an admissions test.
• Applicants are selected on the basis of academic background, musical skills and auditions (musical and personal).
• Places are limited; if the number of suitable candidates exceeds the number of places on the programme, preference will be given to students who took their first degree at the University of Pretoria.
It is possible to choose a combination of modules from different fields of study (Music Education, Musicology and Music Technology). In special cases with the permission of the head of department, it is permissible to present a second research report instead of one of the modules.
Minimum credits: 120
Module content:
A short research report (own choice).
Research project, based on independent research in a specialist field in music, selected in collaboration with a supervisor.
Module content:
Training in improvisation and musical techniques geared towards group communication within a range of ages and contexts. Students will be required to plan and execute a project in a community or institutional setting.
Module content:
This module covers fundamental theoretical concepts to do with innate musicality, linked to how and why music is such a powerful tool for communication. Theoretical concepts relating to group and community work will also be covered.
Module content:
Philosophical grounding and didactics of music education. Enhancement of knowledge for subject specialists. Please note: It is compulsory for all students selecting MOP 701 to choose MOP 702 as the second elective module.
Module content:
The module entails an introduction to the discipline with reference to its historical development and its application in musical studies today. Following this, the module focuses on African music in general, including African rhythm theory, examples of musical traditions in Southern and Central Africa, and possible applications in a music education situation.
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