Postgraduate Diploma in Film Music

Postgraduate diploma

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The Postgraduate Diploma in Film Music offers training in advanced theory and practical applications in the field of music over one year full-time. The programme familiarises students with a variety of concepts and theoretical frameworks in the subject field of film music. The modular nature of the coursework introduces students gradually to the fundamental theoretical concepts that aid the creative processes. The programme is designed to support practitioners who are currently working in the film music industry, but who do not have any formal background in music. Formal music education is therefore not an entry requirement for this programme.

Contact information

Dr G Roux

Programme Leader

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+27 82 619 8880

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Programme overview

Duration

One year

Campus

Stellenbosch

Type

Coursework

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When applying for a postgraduate programme, some may require you to upload additional supporting documents beyond completing the standard application form online. Where such documents are required, more information will appear under the section below titled “Supporting Application Documents.”

Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.

Minimum admission requirements

An academic qualification at NQF level 7 with music content.

Programme structure

Compulsory Modules
13295 : Film Music Creation 771(48)
32964 : Composition 771(24)
44717 : Musicology 771(36)
10385 : Research Methodology (Music) 771(12)

Last updated 01 April 2026

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