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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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Applications for study in 2027 are now closed. For audition requirements please navigate to the undergraduate applications page. Postgraduate applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026.

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News

UCT jazz alumnus Manana joins Cynthia Erivo on stage at the Hollywood Bowl

UCT alumnus Ndumiso Manana took to the stage at Los Angeles' iconic Hollywood Bowl on 15 October 2026, joining award-winning singer and actor Cynthia Erivo for a special performance of his song Remember Me.

Brandon Phillips and his musical journey

Brandon Phillips brings the UCT Symphony Orchestra and Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Orchestra together for a powerful celebration of young orchestral talent.

Opera UCT brings Mozart’s Don Giovanni to The Baxter

Opera UCT presents Mozart’s Don Giovanni, an opera of seduction, deception and murder as the notorious libertine’s years of cruelty and debauchery catch up with him.