Course Summary

This course is designed for people who have passed HNC Music Level 4 (or alternative L4 qualification in Music). The course is vocationally led and includes extensive opportunities to expand your skills through industry and research based activities including touring, studio skills modules and theoretical study. The course includes touring and performing in venues across the country such as the Cavern Club, Liverpool. Recent trips and visits have included recording at Abbey Road Studios in London. Our industry standard facilities allow specialist modules to hone existing skills as well as develop new talents. Successful completion of the HND gives you a Higher National Diploma in Music that can lead to access of employment in a number of areas within the industry. Another option is to progress onto degree 'top up' year in a related subject. The course is made up of modules, planned and structured to give students a systematic, coherent and cumulative experience.

Course Details - Modules

A typical selection of units on the HND Music course is as follows: Advanced Performance Skills, Event Management, Mixing and Mastering and Musical Direction in Practice.

Course Details – Assessment Method

This is course is assessment by both practical and written assessments.

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: MUS5

Institution code: T90

Campus Name: South Tyneside College

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

This course is designed for people who have passed Venue Performance and Studio Skills Level 4 (HNC Music) or other similar Level 4 music qualification.


All level 4 Music qualifications will be considered. You should hold a performance Grade 6 standard or above.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 6000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6000.0 Year 1
Scotland 6000.0 Year 1
Wales 6000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

There will be additional costs of approximately £100 for the live performance tour

Provider information

St Georges Avenue
South Shields
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Tyne and Wear
NE34 6ET

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