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Music (Session Musician) at Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College - UCAS

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Course summary

Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College, brings together two Further and Higher Education colleges to make one strong, responsive and ambitious organisation with the vision, resources and expertise to best support the evolving and growing skills demands in the region and beyond. Located on the stunning Jurassic Coast and the beautiful Dorset countryside, our campuses offer a diverse range of courses, training and CPD that cater to a wide array of interests, career paths and business needs. Across our two campuses we offer full and part-time higher education courses, with Weymouth focussing on vocational courses such as art, media, performing arts, health and social care, sport and public services and Kingston Maurward specialising in land-based courses covering subjects such as agriculture, wildlife, ecology and conservation. Together, we focus on the best interests of students, staff and employers in our local community and beyond, with industry-standard facilities, experienced teaching staff and outstanding support in a diverse, vibrant and welcoming environment. The BTEC Higher National in Music is delivered on our Weymouth campus and is aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning. Higher Nationals provide a wide-ranging study of music and are designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in music. In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the study of the music industry, Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Music give students experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for further study or training. Holders of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma will have developed a sound understanding of the principles in their field of study and will have learned to apply those principles more widely. They will have learned to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems. They will be able to perform effectively in their chosen field and will have the qualities necessary for employment in situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making. The Level 5 Higher National Diploma is recognised by Higher Education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant Music-related courses.

Modules

Year 1 - Mandatory Core Units: The Music Industry; Marketing and Promotion for Musicians (Pearson-set); Professional Development Specialist Units: The Evolution of the Instrument; Applied Music Theory; Performance; Instrumental Technique Option Unit: Fundamentals of Composition Year 2 - Mandatory Core Unit: Creative Research Project (Pearson-set) (30 credits) Specialist Units: Musical Direction in Practice; Advanced Performance Skills; Live Arrangement Skills Option Units: Advanced Music Event Management; Composing to a Brief; Notation and Transcriptions.

Assessment method

The course is predominantly assessed through the completion of assignment projects. Much of the study will require work outside of formal classes, so self-motivation and good time management skills are essential. As a guideline you are advised that a 15-credit unit approximates to a learning time of 150 hours. Two core units: one 15 credit (Level 4) and one 30 credit unit (Level 5) will be assessed by a mandatory Pearson-set assignment.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
W310
Institution code:
W66
Campus name:
Main Site (Weymouth College)
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

International applicants will be required to have an IELTS score of 6 achieved within the last two years to apply for this course. International students will be charged an additional £250 admin fee on top of the tuition fee.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.weymouth.ac.uk/

Additional entry requirements

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Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £6250 Year 1
International £6250 Year 1
England £6250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £6250 Year 1
Scotland £6250 Year 1
Wales £6250 Year 1
Channel Islands £6250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

International students will be charged an additional £250 admin fee on top of the tuition fee. NOTE: Tuition fees may be reviewed and will be updated mid-October 2024 to reflect possible changes.
Music (Session Musician) at Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College - UCAS