The Diploma in Performing Arts is a unique qualification that offers you an opportunity to specialize in a performing arts discipline or related inter-disciplinary areas in the performing arts creative sector.
How to apply for admission
To apply for admission, please visit www.tut.ac.za.
A valid e-mail address is required before an electronic application can be submitted.
An e-mail address can be obtained from any one of the free e-mail providers, such as www.hotmail.com or
www.yahoo.com, or www.gmail.com. A non-refundable fee of R240 for application can be deposited beforehand at:
ABSA BANK
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 04 000 000 3
• In the Reference column, please fill in your identity number.
NB. Do not use this account number for any further payments.
Reference number
When the application has been processed, the applicant will be allocated a unique reference number (his/her student number) for identification purposes.
Admission status
• To check your status, please visit www.tut.ac.za,
• Click on MENU,
• Click on STUDY AT TUT,
• Click on I WANT TO STUDY,
• Click on Check your admission status,
• Enter your id number,
• Click on submit.
A new screen will open with your reference number.
Your status will be displayed and you can view and print a copy of the letter available.
Admission requirement(s) and Selection criteria:
For Applicants who obtained a Senior Certificate
Admission requirement(s):
A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
Recommended subject(s):
Art, Carpentry and Sewing, Electronics, Mathematics, and Technical Drawing.
Selection criteria:
Practical, psychometric, and a TUT potential assessment and an interview.
A portfolio of the applicant’s work may be submitted, if available.
Applicants are assessed according to a formula for academic merit, based on scholastic performance.
Three Higher Grade subjects are required.
The formula for academic merit:
SYMBOL HG SG
A 5 4
B 4 3
C 3 2
D 2 1
E 1 0
Applicants who score 11 points or less according to the formula will not be accepted.
• For Applicants who obtained a National Senior Certificate
Admission requirement(s):
A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement, or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement level of at least 3 for English (home language or first additional language), 2 for Mathematics, and 3 for Mathematical Literacy.
Recommended subject(s):
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 17 (with Mathematics) or 18 (with Mathematical Literacy).
Assessment procedures:
The APS will only be taken into consideration to determine if an applicant will be allowed to enroll for the qualification. The interview will contribute 40% and the demonstration of practical skills will contribute 60% to the final admission score.
For Applicants with National Certificate(Vocational):
Admission requirement(s):
A National Certificate (Vocational) with at least 50% for English (home language or first additional language) and 50% for Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation), 60% for any other three compulsory vocational subjects and 50% for the fourth subject.
Selection criteria:
To be considered for this qualification, applicants must have an Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 27.
Minimum duration:
Three years.