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 programme is intended to develop your expertise in many facets of the modern music industry. There are also many valuable opportunities to really develop in academic aspects through the consideration of various contextual and historical avenues. Additionally, the programme appropriately balances industry-relevant topics with associated academic approaches to certain subjects. On this programme you will develop your musical skills across a range of areas such as performing, arranging, composing, production and promotion. While the main emphasis is on the three key revenue streams within the industry; performing, composing and music education, the programme allows the learners to gain a well-rounded skillset to ensure sustainability in the wider freelance world.
Modules
Stage 1: Live Performance 1 Arranging Music Popular Music: Society, Culture & Context Understanding Music Sound Craft: Live Sound Techniques Personal Portfolio Stage 2: Live Performance 2 Composing and arranging Music Research in Practice Music Education & Facilitation Sound Design for Media Personal Portfolio 2
Assessment method
The programme uses a face-to-face learning approach. The learning and teaching methods typically used by tutors include lectures, seminars, guest speakers, workshops, rehearsals, practical projects and tutorials. A significant amount of personal study time is expected to be undertaken by you, comprising, for example, preparing and learning musical material, background reading, assignment work, preparation for seminars and practical case studies. A social learning community including a peer support programme will further enhance this.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- MPP1
- Institution code:
- C69
- Campus name:
- Bede Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unable to accept International Applicants
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Additional entry requirements
Audition
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6165 | 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
In some cases, instrumentalists will need their own equipment. Guitarists and bass guitarists would need to bring their own instruments, as with brass, woodwind or string players. We also try to arrange course-related trips, which are not covered in the course fees. (However, the trips are not mandatory).
Provider information
City of Sunderland College
Bede Centre
Durham Road
Sunderland
SR3 4AH