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Higher Certificate in Music at University of South Africa

University of South Africa, South Africa

Programme overview

The purpose of the Higher Certificate in Music qualification as an entry-level higher education is to provide learners with both vocational, industry-focused competencies and introductory knowledge, cognitive and conceptual tools, and practical techniques in music pedagogy. The qualifying learner will be able to demonstrate understanding of the general principles, theory of music, and its practical application in various contexts. (NQF level 5, 120 credits, qualification code 90194.)

Faculty: College of Human Sciences  |  Duration: Maximum time to complete: 3 years  |  Study mode: distance  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 15. Minimum APS 15. National Senior Certificate with 30% in the language of teaching and learning, or Senior Certificate (SC) with at least an F symbol in the language of teaching and learning. or National Certificate (Vocational) with at least 30% in the language of teaching and learning in terms of the NSC. Applicants who would like to apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) must be at least 23 years old; have completed at least Grade 10; and have at least five years' relevant work experience in the study field in which they would like to apply for admission to a qualification. For more information on RPL criteria visit: http://www.unisa.ac.za/rpl

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Offers are made for a specific registration period, for example semester 1; applicants must register for the semester for which they were granted admission or re-apply in the next application period.

The non-refundable online application fee is R160. International applicants with foreign qualifications may apply without a SAQA evaluation certificate but must submit it by 15 December 2027 if accepted for 2027.

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