The one-year, full-time Higher National Diploma Top-up in Music (Performance) builds on students’ learning during the Higher National Certificate in Music. Students will continue to develop academic, creative and performance skills and gain a wide experience of music in a variety of contexts. The focus of this course is to provide students with the skills necessary to flourish as a performer in the music industry. Students study the various elements of performance and composition with an emphasis on artist development. This equips students with the experience and knowledge to create and perform their own music whilst developing essential skills to support their careers in the music industry.On completion of the course, students may progress to the one-year BA (Hons) Music (Top-Up) or advance their careers in the music industry.