Leicester College
Music (Performance or Production) HNC
Leicester College

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Music (Performance or Production) HNC and other courses in CAH25 at Leicester College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in CAH25.

Overall student satisfaction
71 /100
15 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20903 £17931 £21753
25-75 percentile range £17825 - £24915 £12598 - £22386 £15916 - £27274

Course Description

Combining performance skills with industry knowledge this course will help you develop a strong understanding of what it takes to become a performing musician. With access to modern recording studios, industry-expert teaching, and well-equipped rehearsal space, you have the opportunity to take your creativity to the next step and become a professional in the music industry.

This two-year part-time HNC Music course is an industry-facing programme that offers tuition and training in a range of core themes and subjects, relevant to performing musicians or music producers, seeking a career in the industry.

You will have a strong applied understanding of music performance or music production theories and techniques, along with other related disciplines required by this dynamic sector. You will develop vital knowledge of the music industry as well as areas such as marketing, promotion and professional development.

Combining musicianship, entrepreneurship and technology, the programme offers access to well-equipped rehearsal spaces, performance areas and industry-standard recording studios. At Leicester College, we are an Apple Pro Training Centre, a Roland Academy, and an Ableton Certified Training Centre.

Students will be supplied with an essential studio package (computer, interface, headphones, microphone, keyboard and software) to enable them to work from home.

On completion of this Higher National Certificate, you will have the option of being able to continue onto the Foundation Degree (FdA/Sc) run in partnership with De Montfort University. You may also apply to other universities to complete related degrees. Alternatively, you may go directly into employment working in various areas of the music industry in jobs such as sound engineer, music business manager, and session musician.

Grading & Study Time

You will be set regular assessments across a range of activities for each unit and we will provide you with supportive feedback. The feedback given to you in relation to your progress will highlight your strengths, weaknesses and potential attainment in relation to the learning outcomes identified, which helps you develop your skills throughout the course. To achieve your HNC, you will study 60 Credits per year. You will also be asked to submit a piece of course work that is graded and counts towards your final mark for the unit and overall programme. Each module may contain one or two assessment component for which you will either achieve a pass, merit or distinction.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Leicester College is not a Home Office Student Sponsor and does not accept applications from international students. We can only accept applications from students already resident in the UK. EU / EEA nationals resident in the UK must be able to demonstrate that they have gained either ‘Settled’ or ‘Pre-settled’ status under the EU Settlement Scheme. Other non-UK nationals (apart from Irish nationals) must demonstrate they have valid UK residency / leave to remain in the UK to be considered for admission. Right to study in the UK does not automatically confer Home fee status and you may be required to undertake a fee status assessment to confirm your eligibility for student funding.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Music (Performance or Production), HNC, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Music (Performance or Production) HNC

England UK £2950 year 1
Northern Ireland £2950 year 1
Scotland £2950 year 1
Wales £2950 year 1

Additional fee information

Depending on availability, there may be trips that you will need to pay for costing between £5 – £50. Students will be supplied with an essential studio package (computer, interface, headphones, microphone, keyboard and software) to enable them to work from home.

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

About Leicester College

Leicester College is an institution that dedicates itself to providing further education to their more than 26,000 student body, and has its main campus in Leicester, England. The college operates from four main campuses, which include Abbey Park Campus and Engineering Technology Centre, Freemen’s Park Campus, St. Margaret’s Campus, and City Skills Centre.

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Where is this programme taught

Abbey Park Campus
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