Music careers

OKEHAMPTON COLLEGE - SOUL ATTITUDE
Community Office
Mill Road
Okehampton
Devon
EX20 1PW
T: 01837 53800
E: None listed
Website: www.okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk

GCSE, AS and A2 Music, BTEC National Certificate in Music Technology
Music is studied in conjunction with other curriculum subjects. A wide a variety of musical activities are covered, and the institution has a junior and senior choir, an Orchestra open to the whole college, a Big Band, and a newly established Brass Band.
An expanding area is Music Technology, and a BTEC National Certificate in Music
Technology has recently been introduced. There are after school sessions for students to explore the opportunities technology offers.
Duration: Various
Entry: Phone College

DARTINGTON COLLEGE OF ARTS
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 6EJ
T: 01803 861780
E: a.bossey@dartington.ac.uk

BA (Hons) Music
Dartington gives you the opportunity to study musicianship, musicology and ensemble skills, as well as the chance to direct your own projects. As well as reinforcing you understanding of music on a theoretical level, the programme involves practical work through performance or composition too.
Duration: 3 Years full-time
Entry: A level/AS level/Vocational A level 200 UCAS tariff points. Minimum 160 from 6 or 12 unit awards including one Grade C.

BA Hons Music (Composition)
This is for those who know that they want to specialise composition. You specialist skills will be developed alongside your understanding of contemporary music. There will also be projects aimed at preparing you for professional work, as well as musicianship sessions and an introductory exploration of music technology.
Duration: 3 Years full-time
Entry: A level/AS level/Vocational A level 200 UCAS tariff points. Minimum 160 from 6 or 12 unit awards including one Grade C.

BA (Hons) music (Performance)
This course is “for thinking musicians who are committed to pursuing their passion for performance.” Practical skills are developed in individual and group settings. There are also projects that prepare students you for professional practice, as well as an examination of contemporary music and its role in culture and society.
Duration: 3 Years full-time
Entry: A level/AS level/Vocational A level 200 UCAS tariff points. Minimum 160 from 6 or 12 unit awards including one Grade C.

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
BA Admissions
Faculty of Education
Douglas Avenue
Exmouth
Devon
EX8 2AT
T: 01395 255419
E: education.enq@plymouth.ac.uk, arts.admissions@plymouth.ac.uk
www.plymouth.ac.uk

BA (Hons) Music
Plymouth state that this is a “practical course, offering opportunities to work in well-equipped areas exploring world music, the Western classical tradition and computer-based composition and recording.” The course is suitable for those from both formal and non formal musical backgrounds.
Duration: 3 Years full-time
Entry: A level/AS level/Vocational A level: 180 pts from a minimum of two 6-unit awards or one 12-unit award. Non-A level qualifications also considered.

BA (Hons) Sound & Music Production
This is a one year top up degree for those who already hold a foundation degree. This course is for those who want to create and/or produce music and sound in a variety of contexts, such as, film, television and the interactive environments including the Internet. Cutting edge technology is utilised.
Duration: 1 Year full-time
Entry: Foundation degree (or international equivalent) in Sound and Music Technology, Music Production, Popular Music, Music or a similar relevant discipline.

BEd (Primary) with Honours - Music
This is aimed squarely at those who want to teach music in a primary setting. Students will gain experience of teaching in a different school every year, will learn how to teach, plan and assess all primary school subjects, will study music in some depth, and explore issues about teaching and learning.
Duration: 4 Years full-time
Entry: 160-240 tariff points excluding key skills, to include one A level/AVCE at grade C relevant to specialist subject plus English, Mathematics and Science GCSE at grade C or above (special tests available for those over 21). Non-A level qualifications also considered.

TRURO COLLEGE
College Road
Truro
TR1 3XX
T: 01872 267000
E: enquiry@trurocollege.ac.uk
www.trurocollege.ac.uk
 
First Diploma: Music
This course aims to prepare you for a career in music, whether you aim to be a performer, songwriter, producer or manager. Musicianship, performance, technology, business and more are covered through formal lectures, workshops, coursework, and individual tasks. Students also undertake practical and written assignments, presentations, and a final major project. 
Duration: 1 year
Entry: Two GCSEs at D or above in any recognised subjects. A high level of performance, to be assessed at audition.

National Diploma: Music Practice
This course covers musicianship skills such as…Listening Skills, Aural Skills, History of Popular Music, Composing, Keyboard Skills, and Music Theory and Harmony. All students form bands within the first two weeks, and prepare for a series of gigs throughout the year. The Music Industry and Music Technology is also covered. Students also receive free instrumental lessons, supporting the Rock School syllabus.
Duration: 2 years
Entry: Four GCSEs at grade C or above in appropriate subjects, and two years' experience of learning and performing on one of a number of instruments:

EDEXCEL (BTEC) National Award: Music Practice (performing) - Rock Pathway
Students cover performance, improvisation and more, and learn through formal lectures, workshops, coursework and individual tasks. All students form bands within the first two weeks, and prepare for a series of gigs throughout the year. Students receive free instrumental lessons, supporting the Rock School syllabus, enabling students to pick up additional qualifications as part of their course.
Duration: 2 years
Entry: Four GCSEs at grade C or above in appropriate subjects, and two years' experience of learning and performing on of a number of instruments. 
  
 
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Senate House
Tyndall Avenue
Bristol
BS8 1TH
Tel : 0117 928 9000
Fax 0117 925 1424
E: admissions@bristol.ac.uk
www.bristol.ac.uk

BA (Hons) Music
Bristol state that they offer “up-to-date intellectual training through study of the historical, technical, analytical, compositional and performance aspects of music.” The course is also designed to prepare students, in terms of their critical and creative abilities, for a career in the musical professions. The second and third years allow specialisation in one of a number of areas. 19th-century and 20th-century music are mandatory however.
Duration: 3 years
Entry: ABB

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Newton Park Campus
Newton St Loe
Bath
BA2 9BN
T: 01225 875875.
Fax: (01225) 875444.
E: enquiries@bathspa.ac.uk
www.bathspa.ac.uk
    
BA (Hons) Music Specialised Award
This course promises an “exciting and varied programme specializing in classical, jazz, musical theatre and world music.” Performance and composition are covered and performance opportunities include annual staged musical theatre and opera productions, as well as a range of ensembles including big band, wind band, early music and Gamelan ensemble.
Duration: 3 years full-time
Entry: 200–240 UCAS Tariff points, (preferably including A-level Music at minimum grade C) plus a good standard of practical instrumental/vocal performance at Grade 8 (ABRSM) or equivalent
  

ESTOVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Miller Way
Estover
Plymouth
PL6 8UN
T: 01752 207888
E: doc@soundhouse.co.uk
www.estovercollege.plymouth.sch.uk
 
Sound and Music Technology Foundation Degree
This is based at the dBs commercial recording studio complex in the centre of Plymouth.
Recording, sampling, synthesis and multitrack production techniques are covered as well as working with video, film and computer animation, and working with music in a live context.
Duration: 2 years full-time
Entry: Phone for info

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