The City of Liverpool College
Music (General) HNC
The City of Liverpool College

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23390 £20411 £24692
25-75 percentile range £19866 - £26906 £14825 - £25703 £18756 - £32023

Course Description

The one-year, full-time HNC Music (General) is designed to equip students with the music skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global music environment. The course provides insight and understanding into the diversity of roles within the music industry, including composers, performers, producers, and a range of non-creative roles such as A&R and event management.

The focus of this course is to provide learners with a holistic view of the music industry and the skills necessary to thrive in a variety of settings, ultimately creating a portfolio career. You will study the fundamentals of music theory, industry, composition and performance which will equip you with the skills and knowledge to produce your own music, events and live performances. These important milestones will formulate your assessments during the course.

On completion of this qualification, students may choose to continue their studies through the HND Music or progress their careers in the music industry.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Music (General), HNC, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Music (General) HNC

England UK £6700 year 1
Northern Ireland £6700 year 1
Scotland £6700 year 1
Wales £6700 year 1

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.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

About The City of Liverpool College

The City of Liverpool College is one of three major Further Education institutions in the city of Liverpool, England. The college owns and operates four separate campus sites, all of which can be found in the City Centre.

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Where is this programme taught

Arts Centre
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