Admission requirements for undergraduate programmes
All undergraduate music programmes are selection programmes requiring applicants to audition. Applicants will have to perform works within the Western Art Music (Classical Music) genre.
Admission to undergraduate programmes will be granted following a successful audition, proof of required music theory knowledge (except for the Higher Certificate in Music Performance), and obtaining the minimum admission point (AP) score of the UFS.
Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Arts in Music
- An endorsed Senior Certificate and an M score of 30 points (prior to 2008) or National Senior Certificate with an admission point (AP) of 30 and at least 50% for English.
- Musical competencies equivalent to Unisa Grade 7 (or equivalent qualification) in principal instrument or voice and Unisa Grade 5 (or equivalent qualification) in theory.
Practical skills must be demonstrated during an audition, and proof of theory qualifications should be submitted.
Diploma in Music
- An endorsed Senior Certificate and an M score of 25 points (prior to 2008) or National Senior Certificate with an admission point (AP) of 25 and at least 50% for English.
- Musical competencies equivalent to Unisa Grade 5 (or equivalent qualification) in principal instrument or voice and Unisa Grade 3 (or equivalent qualification) in theory.
Practical skills must be demonstrated during an audition, and proof of theory qualifications should be submitted.
Higher Certificate in Music Performance
- An endorsed Senior Certificate and an M score of 20 points (prior to 2008) or National Senior Certificate with an admission point (AP) of 20 and at least 50% for English.
- Applicants should demonstrate musical aptitude on their chosen instrument or in singing during an audition. Formal experience or previous musical education in Western Art Music (or Classical Music) is required.