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Undergraduate Programmes

University of Cape Town Programmes

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12

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FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

Diploma in Music Performance (DMP)

3 years

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NSC endorsed for diploma study. Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Satisfactory performance in an audition, interview and music theory test.

Additional Requirements

The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit.

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art (BA(FA))

4 years

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Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/matric exemption. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Satisfactory performance in a portfolio evaluation.

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The leading indicator for admission is performance in the portfolio submission, and places are awarded on merit. Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories: Applicants below the minimum requirements who excel in the portfolio evaluation may be considered.

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

Bachelor of Social Science in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (BSocSc) (PPE)

3 years

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Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/matric exemption. FPS 450 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Upper Intermediate and Quantitative Literacy NBT score at Upper Intermediate. NSC Mathematics 60%. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL).
Band A: FPS 450 or above, NBT AL: Proficient, NBT QL: Upper Intermediate or above, Subject requirements: Mathematics 60% or above.

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Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/matric exemption. FPS 450 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Upper Intermediate and Quantitative Literacy NBT score at Upper Intermediate. NSC Mathematics 60%. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). No Band B WPS listed.

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

4 years

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Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/matric exemption. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Additional minimum requirements apply.
Band A: FPS 450 or above, NBT AL: Proficient.
Band B: WPS 450 or above, NBT AL: Upper Intermediate or above.

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Applicants may be required to attend an admissions interview and demonstrate successfully that they will meet the professional requirements of the South African Council for Social Service Professionals. Band C (Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories): Possible admission at FPS 380 or above, NBT AL: Intermediate or above.

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

Diploma in Theatre & Performance (DTP)

3 years

Key Requirements

NSC endorsed for diploma study. Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Satisfactory performance in an audition.

Additional Requirements

The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit.

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

Advanced Diploma in Opera (AdvDip(Opera))

1 year

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Successful completion of the Diploma in Music Performance specialising in Opera. Satisfactory performance in an audition and music theory test. Average of 65% or above in prior qualification.

Additional Requirements

The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit.

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

3 years

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Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/matric exemption. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL).
Band A: FPS 450 or above, NBT AL: Proficient.
Band B: WPS 450 or above, NBT AL: Upper Intermediate or above.

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Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/matric exemption. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Band C (Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories): Possible admission at FPS 380 or above, NBT AL: Intermediate or above.

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc)

3 years

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Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/matric exemption. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL).
Band A: FPS 450 or above, NBT AL: Proficient.
Band B: WPS 450 or above, NBT AL: Upper Intermediate or above.

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Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/matric exemption. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Band C (Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories): Possible admission at FPS 380 or above, NBT AL: Intermediate or above.

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

Bachelor of Music (BMUS)

4 years

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Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Satisfactory performance in an audition, interview and music theory test. NSC Music 60% or above or Unisa Music Theory Grade V or above or Unisa Music Practical Grade VII or above.

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The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit. Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories: Applicants below the minimum requirements who excel in the audition evaluation may be considered for admission to the Diploma in Music Performance.

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

Advanced Diploma in Music (AdvDip(Music))

1 year

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Successful completion of the Diploma in Music Performance or equivalent qualification. Satisfactory performance in an audition and music theory test. Average of 65% or above in prior qualification.

Additional Requirements

The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit.

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Performance (BA(T&P))

4 years

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Minimum requirements: NSC endorsed for degree study/matric exemption. FPS 380 with Academic Literacy NBT score at Intermediate Level. 50% for English (HL) or 60% for English (FAL). Satisfactory performance in an audition.

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The leading indicator for admission is performance in the audition, and places are awarded on merit. Only SA applicants in targeted redress categories below the minimum requirements who excel in the audition evaluation may be considered for admission to the Diploma in Theatre and Performance.

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

Advanced Diploma in Theatre (AdvDip(Theatre))

1 year

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Successful completion of the Diploma in Theatre & Performance or equivalent qualification with an average of 65% in third year Studiowork (TDP3041W or TDP30143W) and 60% average in second year Theatre & Dance Studies major courses (TDP2010F and TDP2011S).

Additional Requirements

Admissions based on specific third-year and second-year course averages.