UNAM Bachelor of Arts in Music Course
University of Namibia Bachelor of Arts in Music
Degree
selectable subject under Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Introduction
Music is offered as a minor or major subject in the BA degree programme. At completion of the subject, the student will be able to work as music educator, theatre and live music performer, music producer, camera and sound operator for film and television, as well as commercial recording studios, video editor, arts and cultural officer, cultural tourism entrepreneur , advertising, including commercial and community radio services.
Admission Criteria
To register for an undergraduate degree programme a candidate must hold a valid Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) or a recognised equivalent qualification.
English is a compulsory subject and should normally have been obtained as English as a Second Language at NSSCO level with a minimum C symbol, or English as a First Language at NSSCO level with a minimum D symbol.
A candidate should obtain a minimum of 25 points on the UNAM Evaluation Point Scale in his/her five (5) best subjects (of which English must be one) to be admitted to undergraduate studies (cf. 7.3 General Admission Criteria for Undergraduate Programmes in the General Information and Regulations Yearbook). Obtaining the minimum number of points, however, does not necessarily ensure admission. Admission is based on places available in Courses, subjects and programmes and is awarded on the basis of merit.
In addition to the above, admission to the Tourism, Geography and Environmental Studies courses require at least a D symbol in Mathematics on NSSC level or the equivalent and/or at least a C symbol in Geography at NSSC level or the equivalent.
The University reserves the right to interview students before admission.
Certain Courses, subjects or programmes may require special written application by and/or screening of candidates before admission is considered. Candidates who do not meet the requirements for admission to such Courses, subjects or programmes may, however, register for any other Courses, subjects or programmes to which they are admitted subject to relevant University and Faculty regulations.
Admission can also be considered for persons who qualify through the Mature Age Entry Scheme upon successful completion of the relevant examinations as set out in the General Regulations (cf. 7.4 Mature Age Entry Scheme in the General Information and Regulations Yearbook). A special application form is available for this purpose.
Duration of Study
The Bachelor’s degree cannot be completed in less than four (4) years of full-time study, unless a student is granted credits on the basis of studies completed elsewhere, and/or for another qualification.
The programme for a Bachelor’s degree must be completed within six years of full-time registration, unless special permission is granted for this period to be exceeded.
Modules
| Year 1, Semester 1 |
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| Principles of Music and Dance |
| Principal Instrument Study 1* |
| Music Video Production |
| Year 1, Semester 2 |
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| Musicianship: General Principles 1 |
| Principal Instrument Study 1* |
| Music Video Production |
| Year 2, Semester 1 |
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| Music Technology |
| Music Video Production |
| Music Technology |
| Dance |
| Year 2, Semester 2 |
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| Music Technology |
| Ethnomusicology (Musical Arts in Namibia) |
| Music Video Production |
| Music Technology |
| Year 3, Semester 1 |
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| Musicianship Extended |
| Dance |
| Principal Instrument Study 3 |
| Music Video Production |
| Music Technology |
| Year 3, Semester 2 |
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| Ethnomusicology (Structure and Meaning in African Music) |
| Principal Instrument Study 3 |
| Music Video Production |
| Music Technology |
| Year 4, Semester 1 |
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| Research Paper in Music (Ethnomusicology) |
| Principal Instrument Study 4 |
| Music Video Production |
| Musicianship |
| Dance |
| Music Technology |
| Year 4, Semester 2 |
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| Research Paper in Music (Ethnomusicology) |
| Principal Instrument Study 4 |
| Music Video Production |
| Musicianship |
| Dance |
| Music Technology |
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