BA in Music Course Requirements at SU
Stellenbosch University · Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
The BA in Music is a bachelor's Degree offered by SU for 2027 learners, taking 3 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study BA in Music at SU
- NSC aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Life Orientation)
- Home Language 50%
- First Additional Language 40%
- a practical and theoretical music standard confirmed through audition
- Mathematics 70% if taken as a university subject
About this course
A shorter, more general music qualification than the BMus, this degree still requires an audition and existing practical ability but sits within the broader BA structure. It suits students who want a music-focused humanities degree, with further specialisation possible afterwards.
Possible careers
Accompanist, Conductor, High School Music Teacher, Music Journalist, Music Therapist, Performing Artist, Private Music Teacher
Course intelligence for BA in Music
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
BA in Music doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as an Accompanist. 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
As a Bachelor's Degree at SU, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
This course sits in the middle for competitiveness. With its published admission requirements, you have a reasonable chance if you apply in good time, though it’s not a sure thing. Don’t leave your application to the last week.
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 SU and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply directly through Stellenbosch University's own online application system at www.maties.com.
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- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 1 April 2026
- Close: 31 July 2026
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- Duration
- 3 years
- APS / Points
- NSC aggregate 60%
- Campus
- Stellenbosch Campus, Stellenbosch
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Source: stellenbosch-university.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Stellenbosch University before applying.