The South African College of Music
The University of Cape Town's music department is known internationally as the South African College of Music (SACM) and is considered to be the leading music school in South Africa.
Academic Programmes
SACM offers programmes specialising in African and World Music, Jazz Studies, Classical Music, Composition, Opera, Music Technology and Musicology.
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For UCT study in 2027, undergraduate applications open in April 2026 and close 31 July 2026, while postgraduate applications opened in April 2026 and close on 30 September 2026.
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Support the South African College of Music and invest in the next generation of musical talent at the University of Cape Town.
News
UCT Alumnus, Neil Barry Moss to become the new Artistic Director at Theatre Münster, Germany
UCT Alumnus, Neil Barry Moss, will become the new Artistic Director of Theatre Münster, Germany, starting with the 2027–28 season.
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UCT Strings Competition 2026 expands to national stage for young South African musicians
The UCT Strings Competition, hosted by the South African College of Music at the University of Cape Town, returns in 2026 with an expanded national footprint.
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Molly Dzangare wins first prize at prestigious UNISA International Voice Competition
The South African College of Music and Opera UCT proudly congratulate soprano Molly Dzangare on winning First Prize at the UNISA International Voice Competition, marking a remarkable international achievement.
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Upcoming Events
SACM Student Showcase
The 2026 South African College of Music UCT Symphony Orchestra Showcase features collaborative performances across Opera, Classical, Jazz and African/Pan-African music in one dynamic concert.
Sean Kierman Tribute Concert
WindWorx, Stellenbosch University and the University of Cape Town Symphonic Wind Ensembles come together to honour the life and legacy of Sean Kierman in a special collaborative tribute concert.
Orfeo ed Euridice
Opera UCT, UCT Symphony Orchestra and Cape Ballet Africa in collaboration with the Suidoosterfees, stage Gluck’s seminal opera Orfeo ed Euridice about the power of love and music to defy death.