BMus at University of Northwest

Bachelor of Music(B.M. or BMus) is an academic degree awarded by a college, university, or conservatory upon completion of a program of study in music.

Admission Requirement

Selection based course:: Successful completion of a practical audition (Grade 6 standard) and a theoretical placement test (Grade 5 standard)

DURATION: 4 years

Job Opportunities

Arrangement, lyricist, songwriter

Composing or conducting

Education, Academia, and Research

Entertainment / performance

Music Journalism, therapist, production

Musicologist

Radio, television, digital media, or the recording industry

Event production and production.

What is a Bachelor of Arts in music?

The Bachelor of Arts in Music is a liberal arts degree with an emphasis in music – a course of study leading to a non-professional degree in music.

This degree gives the student a strong foundation in the humanities, a program combining academic studies with training in the musical areas of their choice.

Is a bachelor in music worth it?

Yes, a music degree is worth it for most aspiring musicians.

Music degrees are essential for employment in the music industry as well as building well-rounded musicians. However, in some areas of music, a degree may not be necessary.

Bachelor of Music (BMus / BM) Jobs by Salary

Job TitleRange
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Range: R117k – R644k (Estimated *)
High School TeacherRange: R140k – R456k (Estimated *)
Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General)Range: R132k – R657k (Estimated *)
Lecturer / SpeakerRange: R66k – R512k (Estimated *)