The music industry is constantly changing and developing. If you are passionate about music and have a good understanding of the industry, there are excellent career opportunities.

A Music student singing into a microphone at Sunderland College

Is it for me?

You need to be passionate about music, enthusiastic to learn more, able to adapt to changes in the industry and able to work super hard in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. It’s who you know so networking is essential!

Our facilities

You'll study this subject full-time at Bede Campus and will have access to our £11 million Arts Academy with a 200-seat commercial theatre, sound and lighting studio, recording studio, music practice rooms and instruments. 

Career ready

We work with the following employers to help you get career ready and gain real work skills: Sunderland Culture, Sunderland Empire, renowned musicians such as Elliot Randall, Adam Volsen, Dave Stewart.

94%

pass rate for vocational and technical courses*

*Destination data, academic year 2023 (FT FE 16-18 students)

Expert & friendly support