Music SCQF Level 5 NC
What is special about this course?
The National Certificate in Music is perfect for school leavers, adult returners and those looking to pursue a career in the music industry. The course provides an introduction to many aspects of the industry and will help learners to develop a range of creative skills. It is designed as a potential starting point for those interested in working in the music industry or as CPD for those already employed in some capacity within the industry. The course also contains a National 5 Skills for Work Creative Industries award.
Entry requirements
- Three National 4 qualifications
- Ability to play a musical instrument to a reasonable level (Grade 1)
- A love of music and performing
- All applicants will be interviewed which will include an audition
- Appreciation of music
- The Creative Process
- Creative Project
- Skills Development
- Creative industries an introduction
- Composing skills
- MIDI Sequencing
- Live performance
- Performing music on one instrument or voice
- Sound engineering and production
- Music literacy and aural skills
- You will also develop core skills in IT, communications and literacy.
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
- Part Time
Theoretical knowledge will be delivered as part of practical based classes.
How long will my course last?
1 Academic YearWhere can I study my course?
- Alness
Please note, UHI North Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.
Start date
Intakes are in September and January
Fees
Study mode | Scottish Fee | RUK* Fee | International Fee |
Full-time | £1790 | £5970 | £5970 |
Part-time (per credit/module) | £90 | £300 | £300 |
Full-Time Study
Full-time students will automatically receive the fee waiver if they are eligible from the information they have provided on their course application form.
If you have been living in the UK for at least three years, are an ordinary resident in Scotland before the course start date it is likely that you will not have to pay fees for your full-time course. Please check our fee waiver policy for more information.
Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.
Some of our courses require students to have essential equipment/clothing please check with your course tutor.
Please get in touch with nhcfinance@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.
*Rest of UK (students typically domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man), with a term-time address in Scotland.
Part-Time Study
A Fee Waiver could be available to help with the payment of course fees depending on your personal circumstances, please check our fee waiver policy to see if you are eligible.
Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.
Some of our courses require students to have essential equipment/clothing please check with your course tutor.
Please contact nhcfinance@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.
What can I do on completion of my course?
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NC Music at SCQF Level 6
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NC Sound Production at SCQF level 6
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Enhanced career prospects within the creative industries
Is there more information available online?
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Apply for Music SCQF Level 5 NC
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI North Highland. Please note, UHI North Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study. UHI North Highland operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.