Master of Music in Music Performance Course Requirements at NWU
North-West University · Faculty of Humanities
The Master of Music in Music Performance is a master's Degree offered by NWU for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking Minimum 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time; maximum 3 years full-time / 4 years part-time to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Minimum Admission Requirements to study Master of Music in Music Performance at NWU
A minimum of 70% for the final-year BMus practical performance module and 65% for BMus IV or an equivalent research assignment; a practical audition and repertoire list are required.
About this course
This Potchefstroom programme develops advanced performance mastery through two concert programmes plus a mini-dissertation and concert programme, on the candidate's chosen instrument or voice. It builds interpretive artistry alongside the scholarly capacity to research and write about performance practice. Graduates achieving 65%+ in both practical and written components may progress to DMus study in Music Performance.
Course intelligence for Master of Music in Music Performance
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Master of Music in Music Performance doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS funding is generally limited to a student’s first undergraduate qualification, so a Master's Degree like this one doesn’t usually qualify. Postgraduate funding more often comes through NRF bursaries, university-specific scholarships, or an employer.
Admission chances
NWU’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with NWU and NSFAS.
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 June 2026
Closing date still to be announced by NWU.
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- Duration
- Minimum 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time; maximum 3 years full-time / 4 years part-time
- NQF Level
- 9
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Source: North-West University 2026 Postgraduate Yearbook - Faculty of Humanities, last verified 2026-08-28. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with North-West University before applying.