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UCAS CODE W34F
This two-year course provides the training and skills necessary for a wide range of careers within the music industry. You will develop understanding of the commercial music sector, study musical output and techniques, and improve your creativity, professionalism and practical musicianship to a level needed for music industry employment. This Foundation Degree is focused on developing the practical and transferable skills required to make you industry-ready.Awarded by Birmingham City
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This two-year course provides the training and skills necessary for a wide range of careers within the music industry. You will develop understanding of the commercial music sector, study musical output and techniques, and improve your creativity, professionalism and practical musicianship to a level needed for music industry employment. This Foundation Degree is focused on developing the practical and transferable skills required to make you industry-ready.Awarded by Birmingham City University, this is a high level course with experienced staff and excellent resources. With 3 recording studios, 7 rehearsal rooms, 2 sequencing suites and a 600-capacity working venue on site, you will enjoy the exciting, creative opportunities and supportive environment.Your principal study can be in performance, music technology, live sound or composition. Additionally the course takes a holistic approach to musical study, with every student developing a broad range of skillsets required to become a successful music professional. Assessments are varied and innovative, and often modelled on real industry practice.You will learn through workshops, lectures, recording sessions, seminars and tutorials. You will study the theory, wider contexts and contemporary issues surrounding the modern day music industry and there will be regular visits from industry experts and artists. You will also develop the musical and creative skills required by a performer, composer or producer, learn how to work well in teams and demonstrate leadership, organisation and decision-making skills. This programme will help you to develop a profile suitable for an artist looking for employment within the music industry and reflect on individual progress as an artist, learning how to improve along the way.All students receive weekly one-to-one instrumental sessions, delivered by our highly qualified visiting instrumental specialists on vocals, guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards.
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Music A-Level preferredA maximum of 3 subjects are considered. These can be other A/S Levels (as long in a different subject) A-Levels or Level 3 equivalents.
Achieve a minimum of 48 tariff points achieved in either five Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers. • Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of grades DDDDD is required. Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve grades of DD in two Advanced Highers plus grades of DD in two Highers.
Achieve a minimum of 48 tariff points achieved in either three Advanced Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers. Where three Advanced Highers have been taken achieve a minimum of grades DDD Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve (grades of DD in two Advanced Highers plus grades of DD in two Highers).
Please visit: http://www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/offer-making-strategy for more information about contextual offers.
Pass overall with 60 credits, 45 at Level 3Arts, Media and Music subjects preferred but other subjects also considered subject to passing audition stage
Music at Level 3 preferredConsidered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications (AS Levels must be in different subject to A-Levels) to obtain 48 pts
Must be in a topic related to the degree subject being applied forConsidered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Grade c/4 GCSE English Language Acceptable equivalent:- City and Guilds Level 2 Certificates in Adult Numeracy/ Adult Literacy - Adult LiteracyFunctional Skills/ Essential Skills level 2 - EnglishKey Skills level 2 - CommunicationEnglish Language grade C/2Scottish Intermediate 2Scottish Credit Standard GradeScottish National 5Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment.
Obtain a minimum of 24 points overallFor students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at Grade C/4 or above Standard Level English Language (not literature) English A - Grade 4 or above or English B - Grade 5 from the IB Diploma will be accepted
Pass the Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 48 tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects. This must include English Language taken at either Ordinary Level (minimum grade O1-O4 (or A-C/A1-C3)) or Higher level minimum grade H1/H7 (or A-D / A1-D3 up to and including 2016
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
" -Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
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Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 48 pts
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£7,500
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within England.
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£7,500
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland.
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£7,500
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales.
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£7,500
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands.
£7,500
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
