Colleges and Universities Offering PhD in Music in South Africa

Institutions Offering PhD in Music

•  University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  
  Course Entry Requirements:
  Admission criteria:
  1. Applicants for the PhD must typically have graduated with a master’s degree in music, having specialised in the area in which they tend to do the creative work, if applicable. Typically, the PhD in creative work has been pursued by early- or mid- career professionals rather than by recent graduates.
  
  2. Applications from candidates for the PhD are considered by the PhD sub-committee of the Wits School of Arts Graduate Studies Committee before the application is forwarded to the Faculty for approval. The committee will assess the candidate’s ability to produce work on a PhD level. More particularly, the committee will assess whether the proposed creative work is likely to be accepted as accomplished work in its own right.
  
  
  Course Duration:
  2 years (full-time)
  4 years (part-time)
•  University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
  Admission Requirements:
  Relevant master’s degree
  A cumulative weighted average of at least 65% for the master’s degree
  An admissions essay/examination may be required
  Note: Additional work/modules may be required in order to reach the desired level of competency
  
  Duration of study:
  2 years, full-time.
•  University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
  Specific Admission Requirements:
  A Master’s degree or an acceptable equivalent qualification approved by Senate for this purpose, that provides evidence of advanced, independent creative abilities and/or research skills.
  
  Course Duration: 2 years

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