Bachelor of Music: Composition
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Bachelor of Music: Composition is a higher-education qualification focused on developing advanced study and practice in music, with composition as its central area. It is an NQF Level 7 qualification in the Music subfield and carries 480 credits. The recorded registration period ended on 31 December 2018, so its current availability should be confirmed before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in composing music and pursuing further development in the musical arts. It may be relevant to learners seeking a substantial university-level qualification centred on composition, subject to the institution’s applicable requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support further development toward composition-related work or other music-focused activities, but no specific related careers are mapped in the available evidence. It does not guarantee employment, professional opportunities or admission to further study.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Music composition
- Creative development in music
- Musical communication
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Bachelor of Music: Composition
- SAQA ID
- 21270
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 7
- Minimum credits
- 480
- Field
- 2
- Subfield
- Music
- Originator
- University of Cape Town
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2018-12-31
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the recorded registration end date was 31 December 2018.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is valid.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
- Confirm the assessment arrangements and whether any practical, performance or other participation requirements apply.
- Ask the provider whether the qualification is currently available for new enrolment and whether any alternative or replacement qualification should be considered.