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Music and Performing Arts
Applications for 2019 opened in May and closed at the end of Sept.
If you want to check your admission status visit the main Nelson Mandela University website www.mandela.ac.za and click on Apply on the homepage
No need to apply for auditions. Once Admissions Department sends us your application form, the application will go through the necessary process and we will call you for an audition
Requirements is a matric, SPS score of 30 points and a successful audition in your main instrument.
Admissions Department handles all applications, including walk-ins.
If you stay out of town, the Music Department does accept a video.
Yes they do. We pride ourselves in the fact that our students are very versatile, as they can perform either classical or jazz. Please email your requirements including the date, time and venue to music@mandela.ac.za
Email the instrument details, price, photo and contact details to music@mandela.ac.za
Any student wishing to take music lessons must speak to the Secretary, Mrs Nicky Bosman first, to ascertain if the student can add a music module to his/her current qualification and if not, to discuss other alternatives.
You can find the information on the home page, under programmes.
The Music Department offers a foundation music programme called the Diploma in Music. However, to be accepted into this programme, you will need to successfully complete an audition in your main instrument.
Students on a music grade 7 level and above, can audition for the Charles Bryars Scholarship which is held annually There are no SAMRO bursaries available for 1st year students, but senior students can apply for SAMRO bursaries. However 1st year students may apply for NSFAS if they need any financial assistance with their education. To apply for NSFAS visit their page @ www.nsfas.org.za