We have developed an approach to music education that has a strong emphasis on performance and employability, and one that is designed to encourage a wider response to higher music education than the traditional music academies. Of course, we recognise that all musicians need a firm theoretical foundation to build on, and we provide this, but we also recognise that performance is the most significant driver for most musicians. Consequently, at all levels, we encourage learning, teaching, and assessment that reflect the centrality of performance for everyone connected with the music industry.

Music is a highly competitive professional area, and many students find it hard to make a living as musicians when they graduate. Recognising this, we have developed an approach that encourages music students to acquire a range of skills that will enable them to enter the music industry in a number of possible roles, and still enables them to develop their performance skills to the highest levels. The reality is that many music graduates have to earn their living outside of professional music and express their talent in amateur performance. Our approach should help many students to combine their performance with opportunities to work in the wider music industry. Hopefully this is reflected in our range of courses.

Music Courses:

Pre-degree Level:

Edexcel Courses in Music and Music Performance: *

BTEC Entry Level qualifications within the Performing Arts and Music Sector

BTEC Level 1 qualifications within the Performing Arts and Music Sector

BTEC Level 2 Firsts in Music

BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Music and Technology

BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Music

BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Music:

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Music

BTEC Extended Diploma in Music

Plus the same range of courses in

Music  (Performing)

Music (Composing)

BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Music

BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Music

BTEC Level 5 Specialist Qualifications in Music Related Subjects

(including Music Performance, Songwriting, Band and Ensemble Studies, Composition, Community music management, Conducting)

Degree Level: *

Note: Most of our Bachelor’s Degrees incorporate the following intermediate qualifications:

Graduate Certificate

• Graduate Diploma
• Certificate of Higher Education
• Diploma of Higher Education
• Foundation Degree (Depending on Modules and delivery pattern)
• Ordinary Degree (without Honours)
• Top-up Degree (Level 6 direct entry subject to previous qualifications and appropriate experience)

BA(Hons) Music Industry Studies

MA Advanced Musical Performance

*As we are a new institution many of our courses, particularly at degree level, are still being validated with our partner universities. It is important to note that these are currently advertised on the basis of ‘Subject to Validation’.