Diploma in Practical Music at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

A three-year programme offering specialised performance training in music, laying an academic foundation that equips you to teach your main instrument. Practical instruction is given in piano and all modern orchestral instruments, singing, harpsichord, guitar, organ, choir conducting and recorder.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences | Duration: Three years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Career pathways

Instrumental or singing teacher, choral conductor, church organist, performing artist or orchestral musician.

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Application information

Entry requirements

National Senior Certificate with at least 40% in each of four school subjects (excluding Life Orientation); main instrument (or singing) at practical standard equivalent to Grade VII and theory equivalent to Grade III/IV; audition required.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.su.ac.za/en/apply/undergrad

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