Programme: MMus Performing Art

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Code Faculty Department
01252032 Faculty of Humanities Department: School of the Arts
Credits Duration NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 1 year Total credits: 180 NQF level:  09

Programme information

Two recitals of 75 minutes each plus a mini-dissertation.

Admission requirements

  1. Four-year BMus degree or BMusHons degree or Master's Diploma (based on research and a dissertation) or relevant qualification
  2. A weighted average of at least 70% for the diploma, the bachelor’s or honours degree

Core modules

  • Module content:

    Dissertation and one public recital of 75 minutes.


    In all instruments: At least 50% of the concert must consist of solo/ist works, and the remaining 50% may consist of chamber works. In jazz: At least 25% of the presented programme must consist of solo, duo or jazz trio settings, and the remaining 75% may consist of a quartet up to a large ensemble – the programme must feature the candidate.

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