Overview

What does a PhD (Music) from Stellenbosch University entail?

Doctoral degrees in the arts are research degrees culminating in a dissertation. The study as a whole can consist of theoretical work or it can be the result of an integrated study of the creative processes and theoretical work which are reported in the dissertation.

The unique nature of the integrated option is derived from the coherence and interdependency of the study of the creative processes and theoretical dimensions of the research leading to an original contribution to knowledge of and insight into the arts.

All material presented for the dissertation, including the creative work, should be in a format that can be archived and thereby be available to other users.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Music View 5 other PhDs in Music in South Africa

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

An audition is required for the options Practical Music Study (Solo voice / Solo instrument / Accompaniment / Chamber Music / Conducting).

A portfolio of compositions must be submitted when applying for the Composition option

Tuition Fee

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International

20518 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20518 ZAR per year during 36 months.
National

20518 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20518 ZAR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Stellenbosch

7630 - 10640 ZAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.