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Qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Music (603/3071/5)
Essential Skills ICT - L3 Hairdressing (500/5201/9)
Day of week: Monday
Times: 13:00 - 14:30
Overview
Our music courses are designed to provide our students with working knowledge, understanding and expertise of performance and production, in order that they can find their place and make their mark in the music industry. On all our courses, students will gain practical experience working in a recording studio, using live sound equipment and using a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), in addition to theoretical support in each unit. Students will have an opportunity to perform to public audiences in venues across the city and beyond, and to run their own events.
With Belfast's newfound status as a UNESCO City of Music, there has never been a better time to study music at Belfast Met. Despite the COVID -19 pandemic, the UK as a whole contributed £3.1bn in 2020 and whilst some areas of the music economy have been affected, other areas of the industry such as media composition are experiencing rapid growth. We give our students the necessary skills and knowledge to adapt and thrive in this evolving landscape.
This exciting course will challenge you to be creative, think outside the box and open your ears to new approaches to the creation of sound and music. This course is designed for students who want to work as music producers, studio or live sound engineers or within the wider creative technologies sector. You should be a performing musician, aspiring electronic music producer or studio engineer who wants to learn more about both the practical and theoretical aspects of sound.
This two-year course of study with modules, each specialising in a particular area of music or music technology from recording, composition and performance to acoustics, the music industry, music theory and the principles of electronic audio. You will have access to a recording studio and two suites of computers running Pro Tools and Ableton Live. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to create original music and perform at events and competitions.
Key Areas of Study
• Studio Recording
• Music Technology and Live Events
• Music Sequencing
• Creating Musical Material
• Planning a Career in the Music Industry
• Composition
• Sound Design
Download the Pre-Entry Advice presentation to find out detailed information about the course here
Minimum entry requirements are pre-defined by the College’s admissions criteria, which can be found by visiting our entry criteria page on this link
Enhanced entry criteria for this course is:
12 tariff points.
4 GCSEs at C or above including GCSE Music or Grade 3 in a musical instrument or music theory, Level 2 Diploma at Pass or above, or other qualifications equivalent to 12 Belfast Met Tariff Points
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) for FE Courses
APL allows you to use evidence from prior learning or experience to gain entry onto a course at Belfast Met. Belfast Met will work with you to make sure that relevant learning or work experience is formally recognised through the APL Process. For more information see Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Process - Guidance for applicants. If you would like more information, or if you decide you would like to use the APL process, please contact the Course Co-ordinator. Contact details are provided at the end of these slides and on the course details page on Belfast Met website.
Entry requirements can change and be discussed on an individual basis if necessary.
Proof of qualifications MUST be provided when you enrol e.g. exam certificates.
Achieved and pending qualifications can be recorded on your online application account.
All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, with the exception of language specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.
Visit our Student Funding page to find out how to fund your studies.
All fees are set in accordance with DfE regulations.
Please contact the student loan company if you require a loan or our Funding Team by emailing studentfunding@belfastmet.ac.uk
Students are assessed using a range of different methods.
These includes exams, assignments, coursework, Project Based Learning, presentations, practical assessments, role-play, and case studies.
This is dependent on the requirements of each unit of study. Oral, written and online feedback will be provided during your course.
Careers
This course is equivalent to three A Levels. Successful students can pursue a career in computer music, production and sound engineering or the creative technologies sector. Students may wish to progress to professional training in their specialist area or to degree level at a UK or Irish university. Some students may also progress onto our own HND in Music.
Possible careers include:
Music Producer
Oversee all aspects of a recording session, from planning the sessions to the finished product. As a music producer, you’ll be responsible for providing instruments, scheduling studio time and handling funding, costs and negotiations. You’ll also work with and coach musicians.
Session Musician
Backs another artist during live performances or in the studio. He or she must be able sight read and to perform several different genres. Session Musicians work with Producers, Bandleaders, Recording Artists and other musicians.
Interests
- Songwriting
- Music Production
- Music
- Creative
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