Overview

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Nine areas of specialisation are offered in the Music programme from University of Kwazulu Natal:

African Music and Dance

Composition

Jazz Studies

Music Education

Music Technology

Musicology and Ethnomusicology

Orchestral Performance

Performance

Popular Music Studies

Programme Structure

Within the programme, students may take a limited number of modules other than music.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durban, South Africa

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to undergraduate degree programmes must be in possession of a National Senior Certificate for Degree Studies (NSC-Deg) or a Senior Certificate with endorsement.

The medium of instruction at UKZN is English, and UKZN requires a pass in English (Home Language or First Additional Language (FAL)) at Level 4 (50% or above) but note that the College of Law requires a pass in English Home language at Level 5 or English as FAL on Level 6.

UKZN degree programmes require a pass in Life orientation at Level 4.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18300 USD / year

≈ 18300 USD / year

Additional Details

61446 Rand for National

Living costs

Durban

South Africa

7800 - 9401 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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