Nelson Mandela University

BMus (Music Technology)

Programme Overview:

The Music Technology programme offers theoretical knowledge of the practice of music technology, and the skills to record, produce and programme music in a PC- based multi-track digital/analogue recording studio.

Faculty:

Faculty of Humanities

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 4 years

Qualification type:

Bachelor of Music (BMus)

Department:

Department of Music & Performing Arts

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

350

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

365

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

365

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum statutory NSC requirements for degree entry must be met. • Mathematics – 40%, or Technical Mathematics, or Mathematical Literacy – 60%. • Practical standard equivalent to Grade 6 and music theoretical standard equivalent to Grade 5 is required. • Admission is subject to departmental selection based on an audition during which an applicant must demonstrate an acceptable performance standard.

Career opportunities:

Music technologist, producer, arranger, composer, electro- acoustic musician, sound engineer, independent record label owner, acoustics and sound installation consultant, technology-enabled music teacher.

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