Diploma: Contemporary Music
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This qualification is a higher-education diploma focused on contemporary music within the Performing Arts field. It is positioned at NQF Level 6 and carries 244 credits, providing a formal foundation for further development in contemporary music and related creative performance contexts.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in developing a formal foundation in contemporary music and the performing arts might consider this qualification. It may be relevant to learners seeking structured higher-education study in this creative field, subject to the provider’s admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for participation in contemporary music and related performing-arts work. It does not guarantee employment, career entry, professional registration or appointment, and no specific related career pathways are confirmed here.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Contemporary music practice
- Musical performance and creative expression
- Working within a performing-arts context
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Contemporary Music
- SAQA ID
- 63569
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 6
- Minimum credits
- 244
- Field
- 2
- Subfield
- Performing Arts
- Originator
- Damelin
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-04-18
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the recorded registration end date is 18 April 2023.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the offering is valid for new enrolment.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any practical, performance or workplace-related requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 63569, NQF level and credit value with the provider and SAQA before making a payment.