Musicians studying on this course benefit from a combined focus on performance and instrumental/vocal teaching. The two disciplines complement each other well: a high level of performance skills develops the musical understanding needed for effective teaching; the aural, analytical and reflective skills needed for music education cultivate a deeper understanding of musical self-development. Both areas are supported by modules in analysis, contextual studies and musicianship. Music technology also has a key role in ensuring that students can record and distribute their creative work in the digital domain. These skills are later used in the development of an online presence as a musician and/or music teacher. Music business is core to the programme so that students develop the skills needed to work in the music industry and in education, and to purse their career interests on either a freelance of employed basis. A major project in the final stage of the programme provides an opportunity for in-depth study of particular personal interest. Flexibility is built in to allow for a variety of approaches that ranging from traditional academic research in written form, presentations or websites, to creative work resulting from practice-based research. Creativity and innovation are cornerstones of the flourishing creative and cultural economy. Employment led curriculum provides our students with the capacity to be adaptive and reflective practitioners. Our students demonstrate the breadth of creative talent and versatility possible within the creative arts, as seen in the outstanding performances at local venues such as the Mercury Theatre, Headgate Theatre, in the London West End, and the Brighton Fringe Festival. We work closely with local schools, Essex Music Services, Creative Colchester, Film Suffolk, and the Dance Network Association to enable students to engage with a broader arts network. Our facilities include a suite of Macs running Logic and Sibelius, with extensive East West sound libraries and two main recording studios. We have a concert hall and many bookable practice rooms for bands and orchestral ensembles.

The course operates on a modular basis that provides flexibility and choice. Most modules count for 20 academic credits, with each credit taken equating to a total study time of around 10 hours, which includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester. A total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits are needed for an honours degree as a whole. Overall grades for the course and degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. Our teaching is informed by research, professional practice and industry engagement and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. Further information on the modules currently offered on this programme can be found on the University Centre Colchester website.

Assessment: The course provides you with opportunities to test your understanding of the subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Each module normally contains at least one piece of practice or ‘formative’ assessment for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. There is a formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module. Assessment methods include written examinations and a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations and your final year major project. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark. Feedback: You will receive feedback on all practice assessments and on formal assessments undertaken by coursework. Feedback is intended to help you learn and you are encouraged to discuss it with your module tutor.

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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.

Course code: 4A58

Institution code: C75

Campus Name: Colchester Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of achievement of 120 credits at level 4 which can be successfully mapped against year one content. Mapping will be subject to approval by University of East Anglia. Please contact UCC Academic Services on uccacademicservices@colchester.ac.uk for more information.

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	Colchester Institute requires applicants to have an English level of IELTS 6.0 (with Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking all being at least 5.5) for all of its courses.

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

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Channel Islands	8250.0	Year 1
England	8250.0	Year 1
Scotland	8250.0	Year 1
Wales	8250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	8250.0	Year 1
EU	8250.0	Year 1
International	8250.0	Year 1

Students have access to a range of high quality studio facilities, Macs and music software, pianos, amps and practice rooms, however, students should purchase at least one external hard drive (approximately £40 for 1TB) to save and back up their coursework recordings and scores. Students are also expected to provide their main instrument and basic peripherals (sticks, cymbals, cables etc.) and any sheet music – however, there is an extensive music library for student usage. For certain performances there may be travel costs incurred e.g. to a London theatre and (if desired) overnight accommodation. There may be travel costs and entry costs for extra-curricular visits to concerts, gigs, performances and expos.

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