Course summary
Combined with the student’s ambition, drive and talent, the Higher National Certificate in Music (Technology) focuses on how to create and produce music products, with a strong emphasis on developing a range of commercial skills needed to work with new technology and concepts within the digital marketplace. Students are supported to create and produce high-quality music products in the University Centre’s excellent facilities. Tutors provide a high level of support to students, helping them to work towards their career plans and to achieve their goals within the industry. Located within Liverpool city centre, students will be based at the College’s Arts Centre - a creative hub for students studying music, performing arts, media, journalism, art, fashion and computing. Students will have access to professional recording studios, computer suites and rehearsal facilities.
Modules
Modules studied: • The Music Industry • Marketing & Promotion for Musicians • Professional Development• Applied Sound Principles • Recording Technology• Creative Software Techniques • Music for Sound & Picture • Composition Using Technology
Assessment method
Through a series of industry-driven projects and scenarios, this course equips students with a range of creative, commercial and personal skills to give them a competitive edge. The programme is assessed through submission of written essays, reports and a series of project-based practical assessments. Formative feedback will support student progression in both written work and practical outcomes. Self and peer assessment is an essential element of all projects and the feedback from these will enhance student achievement and progression. The programme allows 120 credits at each level.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
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:
- 4Q49
- Institution code:
- L43
- Campus name:
- Arts Centre
- Campus code:
- 1
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
It is expected that all applicants will hold relevant Level 2 maths and English qualifications equivalent to GCSE grade C/4 or above. Mature students: The University Centre welcomes applications from mature students who have relevant experience in lieu of the minimum entry requirements. Mature students (over 21) without formal qualifications may be accepted subject to satisfactory literacy and numeracy tests, work experience (if applicable) and a strong personal statement. Recognition of Prior Learning: Applicants may meet entry requirements through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), which awards academic credits through recognition of prior learning via work and other life experiences. Recognition of Prior Learning is either certificated (RPCL) through formal assessment, or Experiential (RPEL) via skills and knowledge developed through work and voluntary activities. Students should refer to the RPL Policy on the University Centre website: www.liv-coll.ac.uk/study-at-the-college/higher-education/he-policies-and-procedures/
Additional entry requirements
Audition
Interview
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6700 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6700 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6700 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6700 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
City of Liverpool College University Centre
The Learning Exchange
Roscoe Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L1 9DW