Courses
| If you embark on a musical career and find it doesn’t suit you, don’t worry. By training as a musician, you will have developed a range of skills which employers value, such as self-discipline, teamwork and communication. A recent (UK) survey has shown that music graduates are among the least likely to be unemployed. This is not because they all become professional musicians. Many successfully persue other careers, such as accountancy, the civil service or the voluntary sector. Just remember - “a music degree is as good a qualification as any for the Stock Exchange.” So you will not constrain yourself by studying music - and you will certainly enrich your life. www.ism.org |
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Diploma in Music Performance
This full-time course is focused around the student’s principal study, and places an equal emphasis on academic and practical work. The course is normally completed in three years. A range of music electives such as conducting, music therapy, orchestration, ethnomusicology, may be chosen in the second and third year. Students gain valuable performing experience with ensembles, which include Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, String Orchestra, Chinese Ensemble, Chorus, Gamelan, Electro Acoustic Ensemble and various chamber groups as appropriate to their principal study. Click here for more information.
BA (Hons) in Music (Validated by the University of Wales, UK)
Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Music Performance are able to gain credit for work accumulated during their diploma studies and may study for one further year to study for a BA (Hons) in Music.
The BA (Hons) in Music is delivered in two semesters on a full-time basis at NAFA. There is a strong focus on instrumental performance skills, musicianship, independent study and personal development. Students have to opportunity to study overseas if they select the International Exchange elective module. Click here for more information.
Diploma in Music Teaching
The Diploma in Music Teaching was created at the request of the Ministry of Education to train GCE O level holders for the Music Teacher Training Scheme. This is a 4-year double-diploma course and students will study for the first 3 years at NAFA and the final year at the National Institute of Education (NIE). Students graduate with a Diploma in Music Teaching from NAFA, and a Diploma in Music Education from NIE. Click here for more information.
Access Course
The Access Course runs from January each year and provides one semester of study for young musicians from secondary school to prepare for full time study in music whether at NAFA or elsewhere. It is designed especially for those who have participated fully in the secondary school co-curricular music programme such as Chinese Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Choir and Ensembles, but may be lacking in formal qualifications. A full-time version of this course which includes additional modules in English language is available for overseas students. Click here for more information.