Course Summary

Combined with the student's ambition, drive and talent, the HND Top-up in Music (Production) will further focus 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 market place. Students will develop a wide range of technical and professional skills for production, composition, performance with technology, business, and research. Students are also supported to develop realistic and achievable career plans to help them reach 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. Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be able to progress onto degree programmes or employment within the industry. Progression to the Level 6 BA (Hons) in Popular Music (Production) at The City of Liverpool College University Centre will be dependent on course performance at HND level.

Course Details - Modules

Students will study the following units: • Creative Research Project • Advanced Music Production • Mixing and Mastering • Advanced Sound Design for Interactive Media • Advanced Composition Techniques • Advanced Sound Engineering • A & R (running College's record label 'Soft Scoop').

Course Details – Assessment Method

Through a series of industry-driven projects and scenarios, this course will equip students with a range of creative, commercial and personal skills to give you 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.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January 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: 4Q50

Institution code: L43

Campus Name: Arts Centre

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

To apply for this programme, applicants will be required to hold a Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Music (Technology) or equivalent Level 4 qualification in a relevant subject.

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/

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 6673.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6673.0 Year 1
Scotland 6673.0 Year 1
Wales 6673.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

The Learning Exchange
Roscoe Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L1 9DW

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