Course Overview

This course has been designed for people who have an interest in popular music and have reached a good standard as a musician.

The course provides you with the opportunity to develop current skills, an in-depth knowledge of the industry and the history of popular music.

The programme is designed to provide you with a wide experience of performance styles and techniques, and to give you plenty of opportunities to produce and take part in work for the wider community.

What You Will Study

The Level 5 Higher National Diploma consists of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate, plus an additional 120 credits at Level 5 delivered via the ‘Artist Development’ pathway.

Mandatory Units

Creative Research
Project Creative Portfolio
Developing as an Artist

Specialist Units

Advanced Music Events Management
Music Direction in Practice
Advanced Music Production
Composing to a Brief

Attendance Expectations
3 days per week, plus 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
HNC Music (Artist Development)
All applicants must complete a satisfactory interview and audition.
Fee Information
£7,400
Further Study
This course is recognised as a qualification in its own right or can be combined with a top-up degree such as our BA (Hons) Performance Industries (Top-Up) or BA (Hons) Creative Industries (Top-Up) course to obtain a full honours degree.