This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
City of Sunderland College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The HNC Music programme will develop you as a professional self-reflecting and well-rounded music practitioner. You will learn skills needed to help you thrive in a constantly changing music industry. The qualification will also widen access to progress further through higher education and enhance your career opportunities.
Modules
All modules run through semester 1 & 2 Level 4 • The Music Industry • Marketing and Promotion for Musicians • Professional Development • Performance Level 5 • Creative Research Project • Musical Direction in Practice • Advanced Performance Skills • Live Arrangement Skills • Composing to a Brief • Working in Music Education • Music and Brands
Assessment method
A variety of teaching and learning methods will be used that encourage learners’ creative and musical development. Methods used will encourage both individual and collaborative learning through the use of practical workshops, live performance projects, interactive lectures, seminars, guest lectures, tutorials, discussion and critiques and rehearsals. Students will critically reflect on their own development of skills and performance and that of others. There will be opportunities presented to attend a variety of shows, encompassing different genres. Assessment can by via the form of live performance work, ensemble sessions, presentations, portfolios, essays, podcasts, online blogs and practical demonstrations.
How to apply
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- MUS2
- Institution code:
- C69
- Campus name:
- Bede Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A guidance of 32 UCAS points is needed to apply for the course. It is also desirable that you have at least a level 2 qualification in English and Maths. Academic qualification – you will require one of the following: • A BTEC Level 3 qualification or equivalent (such as A levels) • An access to higher education certificate received from an approved further education institution • Related work experience • Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector All candidates will be interviewed and auditioned prior to an offer being made Accreditation of prior learning: If you have achieved a qualification such as a HNC, or have gained credit at another higher education provider, you may be able to enter the course at level 5. For further information, please contact the College’s admissions team on [email protected]
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
City of Sunderland College
Bede Centre
Durham Road
Sunderland
SR3 4AH