Music

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Applications made before 01 January will be considered while blocking subjects for our timetable. If you apply after this date, the blocking for subjects will have already been determined. If the subjects you have chosen do not fit into the blocking, you will be notified as soon as possible, to arrange a conversation with our Sixth Form team in order to discuss alternatives.

The RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners is worth the equivalent of one and a half A Levels and will be taught over two years.

The course offers students the ability to gain skills and knowledge in the key music industry disciplines of performing, composing and songwriting, music technology and production, the music business and events management.

They offer the ability to gain skills and knowledge in key music industry disciplines and can be valuable to students of any age. If a student has an interest in performing, songwriting, music production or the business side of the industry these are the qualifications for them.

Assessment:

100% Coursework

Students will complete one externally assessed core unit (30 credits) and one internally assessed core unit (15 credits). All further optional units will be internally assessed.

This courses carries a 1.5 UCAS weighting. Grades available are; Pass (24), Merit (48), Distinction (72) and Distinction* (84), in brackets are indicated the number of UCAS points for each grade, A-Level equivalents (for reference) D=24, A=48, A*=56.

Sound instrumental and/or vocal performance skills and experience are essential | Level 2 Music Pass/4 (if studied)

Progression into the second year of the course is reliant on students achieving a minimum Pass grade in all Year 1 components.

RSL's Music Practitioners Qualifications can help you become a more skilled and knowledgeable musician, a more astute entrepreneur or a highly capable producer. They allow learners to progress to Higher Education and into the Industry.

Students could progress to a wider range of specialist roles in performing, composing, recording, live sound, publishing, arts administration, teaching and music therapy. It will also provide transferable knowledge and skills that prepare learners for progression to university, as well as offering UCAS points to those who wish to progress to Higher Education.