Applied Music Practice FdA

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Combine academic study with work-based learning. Develop the skills and knowledge required by the versatile musician working in today's music environments. Graduate and immediately apply for jobs or progress to an honours degree.

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Overview

This two-year course combines academic study with work-based learning and it is designed with job opportunities for musicians in mind.

At the end of the course, you could immediately apply for a job. Alternatively, you could progress to the BA (Hons) Music (Top-Up) at the University of Sunderland. This would ‘top-up’ your qualification to an honours degree, with one year of additional study at the University.

Please note, we are not recruiting to this course.

Why us?

Delivered at Sunderland College, which has specialist facilities for music alongside excellent IT and library resources

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Course structure

Teaching methods include creative projects, skills training, lectures, seminars, workshops and e-learning.

Assessment methods include exercises in arranging, compositions, essays and coursework.

Year 1 (national level 4):

Creative Digital Technologies (20 credits)
Practical Arranging (20 credits)
Venue Performing (20 credits)
Harmony and Analysis (20 credits)
Applied Music Project (20 credits)
Teaching and Facilitating Music (10 credits)
Health and Safety in The Music Industry (10 credits)
Popular Music in Context (20 credits)

Some modules have prerequisites. Read more about what this means in our Help and Advice article.

Year 2 (national level 5):

Practical Arranging (20 credits)
Venue Performing (20 credits)
Harmony and Analysis (20 credits)
Applied Music Project (40 credits)
Creative Digital Technologies (South Tyneside College) or Composing (Sunderland College) (20 credits)

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Yes

This course is delivered at Sunderland College. Sunderland College is a world-class provider of education with campuses located across the city.

Please contact Sunderland College for more information about their facilities and campuses:

Sunderland College
Bede Campus
Durham Road
Sunderland
SR3 4AH

Tel: 0300 770 8000
Email: info@sunderlandcollege.ac.uk
Sunderland College

Facilities

The course is delivered at Sunderland College, which has specialist facilities for music alongside excellent IT and library resources. As a student, you will also have access to the library and resources at the University of Sunderland.

Sunderland College is a world-class provider of education, with five campuses located across the city.

Entry requirements

We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.

If English is not your first language, please see our English language requirements.

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Fees and finance

Please note that this course is not available to international students.

If you need support or have any queries about applying for your finances for this partner college programme, or want to get in touch with our Partnership Liaison team, you can find out more in our Help and Advice article.

Learn more about settled status, pre-settled status and Common Travel Area (CTA) agreements for the Republic of Ireland applicants in our Help and Advice article.

Take a look at the Your Finances section to find out about the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.

This information was correct at the time of publication.

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Career ready

This course provides skills and knowledge that are directly relevant to the all-round, versatile musician working in today's music environments. The range of potential careers includes performing, teaching, arts management and entrepreneurship in the creative sector.

Transferable skills

The content of the course reflects the views of employers on the skills needed by musicians. These include skills in:

Performing, composing and arranging
Using technology for recording and other creative work
Planning and research
Facilitating the work of others
Working in groups
Communication and problem-solving

Work experience

Work experience is a core element of several of the modules. You will have the opportunity to perform in a number of venues such as mainstream and special schools, local pubs and clubs, care homes, parks and other open air venues. Possible placement providers include performance venues, schools and community centres.

Top-up

If you choose to continue your studies at the end of the course, there is a natural progression to the Music (Top-Up) course at the University of Sunderland. This would ‘top-up’ your qualification to an honours degree, with one year of additional study at the University.

Related courses

BA (Hons) Performing Arts

Contact

Contact the Student Helpline for further information about studying at the University of Sunderland:

0191 515 3000

student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk

View Programme Specifications for the Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries.

Page last updated: 30 November 2022

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