UKZN Dip Jazz & Popular Music Requirements

HUM-DJP1 Admission

Candidates shall be eligible to apply for the qualification of Diploma in Jazz and Popular Music or Diploma in Music Performance if they hold a National Senior Certificate (for diploma study), equivalent qualification or alternative access certificate approved by Senate. In addition they must;

1. successfully complete an audition demonstrating proficiency deemed adequate to pursue the anticipated first level course of study in singing, playing an instrument or African Music and Dance;
2. demonstrate their ability to read music and their knowledge of the basic rudiments of music; and
3. complete a diagnostic English proficiency

HUM-DJP2 Progression

The curriculum for the Diploma in Jazz and Popular Music and for the Diploma in Music Performance shall extend over a minimum of six consecutive semesters of full-time study.

Students shall not be permitted to progress to the third year of study unless they have obtained credit for all the modules prescribed for the first year of study and at least a further 80 credits for modules prescribed in the second year of study (208 creditsaltogether).

HUM-DJP3 Transfer to a Degree Programme

A candidate holding an NSC (or has a Senate Exemption) who wishes to transfer from the Diploma in Jazz and Popular Music or the Diploma in Music Performance to the BMus, the BA in Music or the BA in Music and Drama Performance degree programmes must:

1. have passed all the Diploma modules prescribed for the first semester; and
2. have passed the module ACLE102 Academic Learning in English; and
3. receive the Dean and Head of School’s approval for the

NB: All Music modules are subject to change. Consult the Music Cluster for the latest module offerings.

Structure: Diploma in Jazz and Popular Music

Notes: Over the 3 years of the Diploma, the content of the modules entitled ‘Composition & Arranging in Jazz and Popular Music’ may include such topics as song writing, big-band arranging, jingle writing, and film music.