At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, or achievement of a merit in a relevant Level 2 qualification. GCSE grade 4 or above in English Language or Maths.
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
Turn passion into performance. Based in dedicated rehearsal rooms, studios and a professional theatre, you’ll refine instrumental or vocal technique, songwriting and stagecraft, collaborate widely and learn how to release music, preparing for HE or the live/recorded music industries.
Further information
For committed musicians with GCSEs at Grade 4+ and evidence of ability who want structured development. You enjoy performing, collaborating and taking creative risks, and you’re ready to build a professional work ethic for study or industry.
- Industry practice, self-promotion and release
- Instrumental/vocal technique and ensemble work
- Major project and portfolio development
- Recording sessions and live performance
- Songwriting, arranging and music theory
Following completion of yr 2 students progress to degree-level music courses or roles as live performer, session musician, composer, producer, promoter or educator. Many graduates combine portfolio careers across performance, recording and teaching.
Workshops, rehearsals, studio projects and shows with ongoing feedback. Assessment is coursework-based across practical outcomes, journals and research, with progression to the Extended Diploma in year two.