NC Creative Industries: Music

Next start date

August 2026

Length of course

1 Year (Full-time) or 2 year (Part-time)

Mode of study

Full-time, Part Time

Location

Mareel

Develop your knowledge and understanding of the working practices of the UK Creative Industries with a focus on music.

You will develop creative and technical skills relevant for employment within the Creative Industries, one of the fastest growing sectors of the UK economy, and for progression to further learning.

The course is based around a set of core Creative Industries modules with specialist modules in subjects, including:

Music business
Songwriting
Performance
Recording

Entry Requirements

Four National 4 passes, or Four Standard Grades (at General level or above).

Applications will also be welcomed from holders of other awards and qualifications deemed comparable to those above, or from students who have completed an appropriate Access programme.

Applications from students without qualifications but who demonstrate ability, interest and commitment are also welcomed.