FOR APPLICANTS WITH A SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED BEFORE 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification, with at least an E symbol at Higher Grade or a D symbol at Standard Grade for English.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 18.
FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE OBTAINED IN OR AFTER 2008:
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor’s degree, or a Diploma, or a higher certificate endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional language).
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 18 (excluding Life Orientation).
FOR APPLICANTS WITH A NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:
Admission requirement(s):
National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4 with a Bachelor’s degree, or a Diploma, or a higher certificate endorsement, with at least 40% for English (first additional language).
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 18 (excluding Life Orientation).
Assessment procedure(s):
Admission is subject to an evaluation. Applicants who comply with the minimum requirements will be required to -
• Perform an audition (either vocal or on their instrument of choice); and
• Attend an interview.
Acceptance is subject to available capacity according to the Student Enrolment Plan (SEP) and preference would
be given to first-time entering students. Once a programme is full, a waiting list will be created to provide an
opportunity for applicants to fill the places of those who did not register on time. Applicants will be informed of
their status per an official letter from the Office of the Registrar. Alternatively, they can check their application
status on the TUT website, www.tut.ac.za.
ADVICE TO PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
You should please note that selection for programmes presented at the Faculty of Arts & Design will only be possible after the successful completion of the relevant evaluation process. Please apply well in advance. The closing date for applications is 31 July. Limited space available. First come, first served.
INTAKE FOR THE QUALIFICATION
January only.
PRESENTATION
Day classes.
MINIMUM DURATION
Three years.
CAREER PROFILE
You should have an interest in and an understanding of the wider performing arts industry. You will select a
discipline stream and further choose electives towards developing a personal language and your own processes,
ideas, content and creative, technical and critical skills. The course enables the development of an authentic,
personal approach to performing arts-making, relevant to inter-artistic creative practice and discourse in
preparation for a chosen career in the performing arts industry.
FACILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINABLE
CONTACT DETAILS
Specialised studios.
Higher Certificate in Music
Diploma in Performing Arts
Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts
Postgraduate Diploma in Performing Arts
Master of Performing Arts Doctor of Performing Arts.
The Departmental Administrator
Johan Innocent Mahungela
+27 12 382 6018
MahungelaJI@tut.ac.za
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