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BA in Music Foundation
KN-H-BAMUS4
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
• Music Administrator Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2380
• Alternatively contact: Dr A.J. Bethke Tel: +27 (0)31 260 3915
Email: bethkea@ukzn.ac.za
• Ms Londiwe Shezi Email: shezil@ukzn.ac.za
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
For admission, candidates require the NSC- Deg with 22 or more APS points with English and LO 4. Applicants from quintiles 1-3 schools will be given preference, but applicants from other quintiles will also be considered if they have no previous formal musical training and show exceptional potential.
This programme, which is only available at Howard College campus, offers an introduction to music for students from disadvantaged schools and those with no previous formal musical training. The foundation programme concentrates on preparing candidates in musical theory and ear training, practical musical lessons, performance skills and English/academic writing skills
in order to enter the main BA in
Music degree. The modules for this programme carry a total of 128 ‘foundation credits’. Each candidate needs to obtain all 128 foundational credits before they can progress
into the BA in Music degree. Usually candidates will complete the credits in one year. Once they have progressed to the BA in Music degree, candidates will progress as any normal degree candidate. The foundation and degree itself can be completed in a minimum of four years.
College of Law and Management Studies Law and Management Studies B Com 4 Extended Curriculum (General)
KN-P-BCG /KN-W-BCG
Pietermaritzburg and Westville
The three-year B Com degree is extended over four years. The programme is designed to help students to develop competencies
in language, numeracy, writing and critical thought. Specifically developed learning opportunities are provided alongside a reduced load of courses
to meet the needs of students from disadvantaged schools but who have the potential to succeed academically.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
NSC-Deg with APS 26 with Mathematics level 3 and English and Life Orientation level 4. Preference is give to students from Quintile 1-3 schools.
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