Higher Certificate in Music

   About the programme

With this one-year qualification you can add value to different community music projects. It can also serve as a preparation for the Diploma in Practical Music or one of our music degree programmes, provided you comply with those admission requirements.

   Programme content

See our Calendar for further particulars.

   Admission requirements

  • A National Senior Certificate (NSC)
  • In the main instrument (or in singing) at least a practical standard in classical music equivalent to the Grade V/VI examination and theoretical knowledge equivalent to any of the examining bodies' Grade III/IV theory examination

   Selection

  • Applications close on 31 July
  • Selection based on an audition and theoretical test at the Music Department in the year before studying, during which candidates must demonstrate proof of the standards in classical music mentioned above
  • Further information available at auditions@sun.ac.za

   About the programme

With this one-year qualification you can add value to different community music projects. It can also serve as a preparation for the Diploma in Practical Music or one of our music degree programmes, provided you comply with those admission requirements.

   Programme content

See our Calendar for further particulars.

   Admission requirements

  • A National Senior Certificate (NSC)
  • In the main instrument (or in singing) at least a practical standard in classical music equivalent to the Grade V/VI examination and theoretical knowledge equivalent to any of the examining bodies' Grade III/IV theory examination

   Selection

  • Applications close on 31 July
  • Selection based on an audition and theoretical test at the Music Department in the year before studying, during which candidates must demonstrate proof of the standards in classical music mentioned above
  • Further information available at auditions@sun.ac.za