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Higher Certificate in Music at Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Programme overview

A one-year qualification that lets you add value to community music projects. It can also serve as preparation for the Diploma in Practical Music or one of the music degree programmes, provided you meet those admission requirements.

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

Career pathways

You can add value to community music projects; the qualification can prepare you for the Diploma in Practical Music or a music degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A National Senior Certificate; main instrument (or singing) at practical standard equivalent to Grade V/VI and theory equivalent to Grade III/IV; candidates must be available for an audition.

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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