School leaver

Start Date: Duration: Level: Study mode: Course Location: Course Type:
September 2 Years Level 3 Full-Time Bede Campus Full-time Vocational Apply Enquire

What’s it all about?

This course is for anyone who would like to enhance their music performance and technology skills and widen their knowledge of a range of areas in music.

You will learn from an award winning music team, with a combined 75 years of professional experience in the music industry. We will help you to develop skills in music performance and production, and you will be shown how to utilise these skills when planning for a career in the music industry.

Over the duration of the two years on the course, you will create a personal music profile or portfolio, and will learn how to use these materials for self-promotion and networking. You will collaborate on multiple live or studio music projects, undertaking undefined technical roles and developing your project as part of a team.

We’ll take you from your classroom to the big stage!

You will need 4 GCSE's at grade 4-9, including Maths and English.

Study level Cost Additional fees
19+ please enquire You will need to provide your own stationery and you will be given the opportunity to take part in trips and visits.

English and maths are important life skills that will help you to achieve your best in your studies and progress to your dream career. If you have not already achieved grade 9-4 in GCSE maths and/ or English at school, we will support you to improve your skills.

Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Days and times of study are subject to change. Timetables are confirmed at the start of term.

What’s next?

You could progress to university or higher education in music. Alternatively, you could gain employment in the creative arts sector.

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