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Music - Production

Northern Ireland
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The Level 5 HND in Music (Production) is an exciting new course being launched at our Coleraine campus. Through a rewarding and challenging combination of vocational and academic projects, this course will prepare students for an exciting and fulfilling career in the music industry.

Award Name BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body Pearson
NFQ Level
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 Pearson
Location:
Coleraine
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Qualification Letters:
HND
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

2 Years Full-time.

Entry Requirements

You should have one of the following:
A BTEC Level 3 or equivalent in a related discipline with a minimum merit profile

Passes at grade C or above in at least 2 A levels (80 UCAS tariff points) in relevant subjects

Consideration will be given to mature learners who have relevant experience in a related area.

Where mature students wish to have prior education and/or experience taken into account, in lieu of meeting the full course entry requirements, they should contact the relevant Course Director or Admissions by 12th August, as an application deadline will apply. It is at the College's discretion to consider APEL enquiries after the dates stated.

Careers / Further progression

Careers/Progression
Completion of this course will allow successful applicants to progress to degree level courses including:
BSc (Hons) in Music Technology
BA and BSc (Hons) in Music Business
BA (Hons) in Songwriting
BA (Hons) in Professional Musicianship
BA (Hons) in Commercial Modern Music
BA (Hons) in Music Production

Course Web Page

Further information

Start date: 16th September 2024. End date: 22nd May 2026.

Coleraine

Year 1: £2,700. Year 2: €2,700. Total Fee: €5,400.

Fees are payable annually. The fees for year 2 may be subject to change.

How To Apply
You can apply online at www.nrc.ac.uk for all of our Higher Education courses (see "Application Weblink").

Course Overview
The Level 5 HND in Music (Production) is an exciting new course being launched at our Coleraine campus. Through a rewarding and challenging combination of vocational and academic projects, this course will prepare students for an exciting and fulfilling career in the music industry.

Course Content
Our HND in Music (Production) course offers students an opportunity to gain a wide range of sector knowledge, along with practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios.

Students have full use of our outstanding facilities and the support of highly skilled and experienced staff who will keep them up-to-date with the latest emerging technologies and cutting edge approaches, whilst also honing and perfecting technical skills. As developing professionals in music production, this course enables our students to stay ahead of the competition with the best training, experiences and opportunities available.

This course aims to allow learners to:
- Gain practical skills in music production to the highest professional standard.
- Become technically proficient in using a wide range of music technology.
- Be proficient in audio mixing and mastering to industry standard.
- Use the recording studio as your creative environment.
- Develop collaborative skills within a creative environment.
- Develop the skills required to be a successful freelance professional in the Music & Creative Industries.
- Develop a clear understanding of the various career paths and opportunities available in the Music Industry.
- Develop a professional attitude to working within the Music and Creative Industries.

Contact
Admissions
BSI@nrc.ac.uk
Union Street
Coleraine
BT52 1QA
0333 034 8197

Location:
Coleraine
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Qualification Letters:
HND
Apply to:
Course provider