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What You Will Study

The Level 4 Higher National Certificate consists 120 credits at Level 4 delivered via the ‘General’ Music pathway

Mandatory Units

  • The Music Industry
  • Professional Development
  • Marketing and Promotion

Specialist Units

  • Performance
  • Instrumental Techniques
  • Songwriting
  • Composing Using Technology
  • Recording Technology
  • Attendance Expectations

    Three days per week, including evening performances.

  • How You Will Be Assessed

    Assessment takes place throughout the year and is externally verified.

    Assessment methods are assignment based and may include practical projects including presentations, group activities, written reports, or research projects.

  • Entry Requirements

    Minimum 64 UCAS tariff points from A Levels or a Level 3 diploma in a related subject.

    OR

    Those with previous experience or learning that is relevant may be eligible via our RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process for accreditation towards this course.

    All applicants must complete a satisfactory interview and audition.

  • Fee Information

    These fees relate to 2024/25:

    £6,950

  • Further Study

    HND Music (Artist Development)

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The School of Popular Music’s loud and lively finale to the year is our annual music festival Upload. The Festival celebrates the best that Wakefield College music students have to offer, with a number of bands performing an extensive catalogue of styles from original music to classic songs.

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The School of Popular Music’s loud and lively finale to the year is our annual music festival Upload. The Festival celebrates the best that Wakefield College music students have to offer, with a number of bands performing an extensive catalogue of styles from original music to classic songs.

Photo of students performing at the Upload music festival

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The School of Popular Music’s loud and lively finale to the year is our annual music festival Upload. The Festival celebrates the best that Wakefield College music students have to offer, with a number of bands performing an extensive catalogue of styles from original music to classic songs.

Photo of students performing at the Upload music festival

Upload 2024

The School of Popular Music’s loud and lively finale to the year is our annual music festival Upload. The Festival celebrates the best that Wakefield College music students have to offer, with a number of bands performing an extensive catalogue of styles from original music to classic songs.

Photo of students performing at the Upload music festival

Upload 2024

The School of Popular Music’s loud and lively finale to the year is our annual music festival Upload. The Festival celebrates the best that Wakefield College music students have to offer, with a number of bands performing an extensive catalogue of styles from original music to classic songs.

Photo of students performing at the Upload music festival

Upload 2024

The School of Popular Music’s loud and lively finale to the year is our annual music festival Upload. The Festival celebrates the best that Wakefield College music students have to offer, with a number of bands performing an extensive catalogue of styles from original music to classic songs.

Photo of students performing at the Upload music festival

Upload 2024

The School of Popular Music’s loud and lively finale to the year is our annual music festival Upload. The Festival celebrates the best that Wakefield College music students have to offer, with a number of bands performing an extensive catalogue of styles from original music to classic songs.

Photo of students performing at the Upload music festival

Upload 2024

The School of Popular Music’s loud and lively finale to the year is our annual music festival Upload. The Festival celebrates the best that Wakefield College music students have to offer, with a number of bands performing an extensive catalogue of styles from original music to classic songs.

Photo of students performing at the Upload music festival