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Programme: DMus Composition

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Code	Faculty	Department
01262006	Faculty of Humanities	Department: School of the Arts

Credits	Duration	NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 2 years	Total credits: 360	NQF level: 10

Programme information
Curriculum: Final year

Programme information

This programme focuses on composition. The degree is also conferred for original creative work.

Admission requirements

Relevant master’s degree
A weighted average of at least 65% for the research component of the master’s degree

Additional requirements

An acceptable level of proficiency in English or Afrikaans is required.

Minimum credits: 360

Core modules

KPS 991

Thesis and composition portfolio 991

Credits: 360.00

Module content:
Thesis and portfolio of original compositions in a contemporary, jazz, popular or indigenous style. Multi-movement work for large orchestra (with/without soloists); or Concerto for soloist/s and orchestra; Song cycle (with accompaniment); Multi-movement chamber work; Substantial work for keyboard instrument or instrumental work with keyboard accompaniment; Work for chorus (with accompaniment). Minimum duration of portfolio: 75 minutes.

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