Foundation Degree in Music

Foundation Degree in Music

Course ID:
PC65350

Academy:
Creative Arts

Introduction:
The Foundation Degree in Music has been created to assist you in becoming a professional practitioner in the area of Popular and Commercial Music. It is a vocational programme, which looks to build on and progress knowledge, increase your skills base and allow you to further realise your creative potential.

Study Mode & Location:
This course can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis. The full time programme lasts for two years and is studied over two days per week. The part time programme lasts for three years and is also studied over two days per week. The course will be held at Preston College, Park Campus, Moor Park Avenue, Preston, PR1 6AS.

Course Content:
The course will emphasise production and performance skills, related academic studies, and work based learning.

Modules include:

• workshop practice
• performing skills
• production skills
• music in context
• creative industry practice
• a major project (in final year).

Assessment:
A combination of production and performance based coursework, progress files and research projects.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
This programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills for success in a wide range of related professions including: practising musician/performer, recording studio and live sound engineer, venue management and music production, musical and technology retail and music journalism.

How To Apply

Full-time Students
You will need to complete a UCAS application form. The majority of applications are now completed using `UCAS apply`, a web-based on-line application systemou will need to include the following information on your application form:

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  Institution code name:
  CLANC
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  Institution code:
  C30
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  Campus code:
  P

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Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:

Mon-Thur 9am-7:30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9:30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.

Requirement
Potential students must be aged 19 or over and meet the College's minimum entry requirements for higher education courses. Candidates must also hold a National Award or vocational qualifications in a relevant subject or two A Level subjects, one of which must be in a relevant subject. Applicants with relevant professional and/or commercial experience will also be considered. Places are offered subject to a successful audition interview.