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Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Music Industry Skills (603/2475/2)
Overview
The Music Industry Level 2 is designed for post-16 students who wish to improve their basic instrumental and production skills with a working knowledge of the music industry. Students will explore elements such as music theory, music production and self-promotion. Performance classes are designed to develop students’ existing instrumental skills, whilst production classes will develop knowledge and understanding of production software and the recording studio. Successful students may be able to progress onto the Level 3 Music Performance or Production courses subject to meeting course entry requirements. Alternatively students may be able to use their sector-specific knowledge and practical skills to take on an apprenticeship within the local music industry.
Units:
- Exploring Music
- Professional Development
- Self-promotion in the Music Industry
- Music Project
- Music Performance
- Music Production
One of the lecturers on Level 2 Music has made number 2 on the Pure Ambient Apple Music Playlist. As well as lecturing from Level 2 to HND Level Music for the past fifteen years at the College, Greg is a music producer for Lunar Orbit Rendezvous, recently signed to Ransom Note's label.
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
There are no formal entry requirements but we expect learners to have qualifications at or equivalent to Level 1.
Learners are most likely to succeed if they have:
- Three or Four GCSEs at intermediate grades and/or
- BTEC qualification(s) achieved at least at Level 1
- at least Level 1 equivalent achievement in English and mathematics through GCSE or Functional Skills.
Please note: Students are expected to provide their own instrument to further encourage learning and growth of proficiency during the course.
**The running of this course is subject to approval**
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) for HE 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
All units are assessed through internal assessment.
Interests
- Songwriting
- Music Production
- Music
- Creative
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