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Combine academic study with work-based learning. Develop the skills and knowledge required by the versatile musician working in today's music environments. Graduate and immediately apply for jobs or progress to an honours degree.
This two-year course combines academic study with work-based learning and it is designed with job opportunities for musicians in mind.
At the end of the course, you could immediately apply for a job. Alternatively, you could progress to the BA (Hons) Music (Top-Up) at the University of Sunderland. This would ‘top-up’ your qualification to an honours degree, with one year of additional study at the University.
Please note, we are not recruiting to this course.
Teaching methods include creative projects, skills training, lectures, seminars, workshops and e-learning.
Assessment methods include exercises in arranging, compositions, essays and coursework.
For anyone who has a passion for performing, a degree in Performing Arts can be your path to a fulfilling and hugely engaging career. Here at the University of Sunderland, our Performing Arts department has a proud history of delivering quality degrees that are an immersive, enlightening and interactive experience for students.
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We place a strong emphasis on ensuring you have the skills and experience that will catch the eye of a wide range of employers and prepare you to start your career from the moment you graduate. As a result, our graduates have gone on to enjoy careers in a range of varied and diverse careers including performance, management, education and many more.
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If English is not your first language, please see our English language requirements.
Please note that this course is not available to international students.
If you need support or have any queries about applying for your finances for this partner college programme, or want to get in touch with our Partnership Liaison team, you can find out more in our Help and Advice article.
Learn more about settled status, pre-settled status and Common Travel Area (CTA) agreements for the Republic of Ireland applicants in our Help and Advice article.
Take a look at the Your Finances section to find out about the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
This course provides skills and knowledge that are directly relevant to the all-round, versatile musician working in today's music environments. The range of potential careers includes performing, teaching, arts management and entrepreneurship in the creative sector.
The content of the course reflects the views of employers on the skills needed by musicians. These include skills in:
Work experience is a core element of several of the modules. You will have the opportunity to perform in a number of venues such as mainstream and special schools, local pubs and clubs, care homes, parks and other open air venues. Possible placement providers include performance venues, schools and community centres.
If you choose to continue your studies at the end of the course, there is a natural progression to the Music (Top-Up) course at the University of Sunderland. This would ‘top-up’ your qualification to an honours degree, with one year of additional study at the University.