DIPLOMA IN MUSIC LEVEL 3Level 3 Full Time

Please refer to the 16 to 19 study programme document to learn more.WANT TO STUDY MUSIC SERIOUSLY?

If you know you want a career in the music industry then Platform One College of Music is the ideal place to study.

Platform One is an independent organisation that works in partnership with the Isle of Wight College and the University of Chichester in order to provide high quality music and music technology provision at all levels. All music courses are based in Platform One’s own dedicated premises which is a 5 minute walk from the Isle of Wight College. Platform One facilities include two professional recording studios, specialist music technology facilities, fully equipped rehearsal rooms, lecture rooms, and specialist instrumental rooms.

Endorsement deals with Blackstar, Marshall Amplification, Ashdown Engineering, Pearl Drums, Peavey International, Audient and Zildjian ensure that industry standard, quality equipment is available to all students studying with Platform One.

Students studying at Platform One have all of the benefits of accessing the facilities offered by the Isle of Wight College. This includes student services, student welfare, careers advice, Learning Resource Centre, IT facilities and additional courses, where appropriate.

The Level 3 Programme of Study includes a BTEC Extended Diploma in Music, Grade 8 Instrumental studies and additional qualifications to enhance studies.  This is a brand new qualification, which is equivalent to studying three full A Levels.  Grade 8 is also equivalent to a full A Level – you can leave Platform One with four full A Levels !

The course is designed as a two year full time music course for students wishing to progress into employment or university. Late year 95% of students went to their first choice university.  It is essential that applicants already play a musical instrument or sing to a basic level.