This programme is focused on the adult beginner. During the first year, students are exposed to bridging courses in practical music, music theory, music history, English language and study skills, and then begin to take mainstream modules from the second year onwards. Successful students also have the opportunity to enter the BMus or BMus (Ed) programme.

Type: undergraduate diploma

Duration: 3 years full time

(Please note that these are the specific programme admission requirements – the university has its own minimum admission requirements)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS:

• Admission Points Score of 30.
• Minimum NSC requirements for diploma entry must be met.
• English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa (home language or first additional language) on at least level 3 (40-49%).
• NSC achievement rating of at least 2 (30-39%) for Mathematics or 3 (40-49%) for Mathematical Literacy.
• Applicants with an Admission Points Score between 22 and 29 may be referred to write the Access Assessment Battery before a decision is made on whether or not to admit the applicant to the course.
• Candidates who choose Voice as a first instrument must obtain satisfactory results in a voice audition. No prior music training is required for theoretical subjects or instrumental studies.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008:

• Senior Certificate. 
• Candidates who choose Voice as a First Instrument must obtain satisfactory results in a voice audition. No prior music training is required for theoretical subjects or instrumental studies.
• Learners must score at least 27 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.
• Applicants who do not meet the requirements for direct admission, and who have an SPS of 18 or higher, may be referred to write the Access Assessment Battery before a decision is made on whether or not to admit the applicant to the course.

For more information on this course: NMMU website