Diploma in Music
The Diploma in Music is a three-year full-time study programme for prospective students with no or little formal musical training. It starts with the rudiments of music and moves towards proficiency at Grade 3 level.
Entry Requirements
- Completed Matric / National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for diploma study
- APS of at least 18
- At least 50% (level 4) for English in Grade 12
- Successful completion of a language proficiency test, a musical aptitude test and an audition
- NEW from 2021: A laptop or equivalent device to participate in learning and assessment activities
Curriculum
| 1st year | 2nd year | 3rd year |
|---|---|---|
| Music Notation [2×16 credits] |
Music Theory [2×16 credits] |
Music Theory [2×16 credits] |
| Music Education [8+12 credits] |
Music Education [2×8 credits] |
Music Education [2×8 credits] |
| Keyboard Skills [12 credits] |
Keyboard Skills [12 credits] |
Keyboard Skills [12 credits] |
| Performance [16 credits] |
Performance [16 credits] |
Performance [16 credits] |
| Ensemble Studies [2×4 credits] |
Ensemble Studies [2×4 credits] |
Ensemble Studies [2×4 credits] |
| Introduction to Music Research [12 credits] |
Musicology [2×12 credits] |
African Music [2×12 credits] |
| Community Music [8 credits] |
Community Music [2×8 credits] |
Community Music [2×8 credits] |
| Academic Literacy [12 credits] |
The Subject Groups section contains descriptions of the different modules in this programme.
Cost of Tuition
Based on 2024 fees (including registration), the approximate tuition for each year is:
1st year ~ R51,000
2nd year ~ R49,000
3rd year ~ R45,000
Programme Leader
Prof Janelize Morelli
Tel. +27 18 285-2663
janelize.morelli@nwu.ac.za
BA Music & Society
The BA Music & Society is a three-year full-time programme for prospective students with some formal musical training and exemption for degree study. It focuses on music education and community music.
Entry Requirements
- Completed Matric / National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for degree study, and an APS of at least 21, and at least 50% (level 4) for English in Grade 12
OR
A diploma in music or an equivalent qualification in which the modules for the final year have been passed with an average of at least 60% - Successful completion of a practical audition (Grade 3 standard), a theoretical placement test (Grade 2 standard), and a language proficiency test
- NEW from 2021: A laptop or equivalent device to participate in learning and assessment activities
Curriculum
| 1st year | 2nd year | 3rd year |
|---|---|---|
| Music Theory [2×16 credits] |
Music Theory [2×12 credits] |
Music Theory [2×8 credits] |
| Music Education [2×8 credits] |
Music Education [2×8 credits] |
Music Education [2×8 credits] |
| Keyboard Skills [12 credits] |
Music Technology [8 credits] |
Arts Management [2×8 credits] |
| Performance [16 credits] |
Performance [24 credits] |
Performance [24 credits] |
| Ensemble Studies [2×4 credits] |
Ensemble Studies [2×4 credits] |
Ensemble Studies [2×4 credits] |
| Introduction to Music Research [12 credits] |
Musicology [2×12 credits] |
|
| African Music [8 credits] |
African Music [2×8 credits] |
African Music [2×8 credits] |
| Community Music [2×8 credits] |
Community Music [2×8 credits] |
Community Music [2×8 credits] |
| Academic Literacy [12 credits] |
Understanding the Cultural World [12 credits] |
Aesthetics [12 credits] |
The Subject Groups section contains descriptions of the different modules in this programme.
Cost of Tuition
Based on 2024 fees (including registration), the approximate tuition for each year is:
1st year ~ R54,000
2nd year ~ R60,000
3rd year ~ R49,000
Programme Leader
Mr Thomas Erlank
Tel. +27 18 299-1709
thomas.erlank@nwu.ac.za
BMus
The BMus is a four-year full-time professional degree programme for prospective students with extensive formal musical training and exemption for degree study. It offers specialization from the 3rd year in Performance, Methodology, Musicology, Music Education, Community Music, Music Technology, Music Theory or Composition.
Entry Requirements
- Completed Matric / National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for degree study
- APS of at least 24
- Successful completion of a practical audition (Grade 6 standard), a theoretical placement test (Grade 5 standard), and a language proficiency test
- NEW from 2021: A laptop or equivalent device to participate in learning and assessment activities
Curriculum
| 1st year | 2nd year |
|---|---|
| Musicology [3×8 credits] |
Musicology [2×12 credits] |
| Aural Training [8 credits] |
Aural Training [8 credits] |
| Music Education [8 credits] |
Music Education [2×8 credits] |
| Music Theory [16+8 credits] |
Music Theory [16+8 credits] |
| Performance [24 credits] |
Performance [24 credits] |
| Ensemble Studies [2×4 credits] |
Ensemble Studies [2×4 credits] |
| Academic Literacy [12 credits] |
Methodology [2×8 credits] |
| BA subject on level 1 chosen from: Afrikaans & Nederlands English French German Psychology Setswana [2×12 credits] |
African Music Understanding the Cultural World |
| 3rd year | 4th year |
| Aural Training [8 credits] |
Research Methodology [8 credits] |
| Performance [32 credits] |
Research Essay [28 credits] |
| Ensemble Studies [2×4 credits] |
|
| Electives totalling 64 credits on level 3 chosen from: Arts Management [2×8 credits] Music Technology [2×16 credits] Methodology [2×16 credits] Music Education [2×16 credits] Music Theory [2×16 credits] Musicology [16+2×8 credits] Community Music [2×16 credits] Composition [2×16 credits] |
Electives totalling 64 credits on level 4 chosen from: Music Technology [2×16 credits] Methodology [2×16 credits] Music Education [2×16 credits] Music Theory [2×16 credits] Performance [32 credits] Musicology [2×16 credits] Community Music [2×16 credits] Composition [2×16 credits] |
| Philosophy of Culture [12 credits] |
The Subject Groups section contains descriptions of the different modules in this programme.
Cost of Tuition
Based on 2024 fees (including registration), the approximate tuition for each year is:
1st year ~ R61,000
2nd year ~ R61,000
3rd year ~ R55,000
4th year ~ R42,000
Programme Leader
Prof Mignon van Vreden
Tel. +27 18 299-1700
mignon.vanvreden@nwu.ac.za