Music SCQF Level 6 NC

What is special about this course?

Anyone with a love of music and performing should join this course which can be attended on a full-time basis for one academic year, or part-time over two years.

You have the choice of studying modern or traditional music and given the chance to produce a demo CD. There will be the opportunity to perform locally and further afield and tuition is with a team of experienced tutors / performers / composers / recording artists.

Your enhanced playing, performance and recording skills will provide many opportunities.

Entry requirements

  • Three National 5 qualifications or above OR

  • Ability to play a musical instrument to a reasonable level (Grade 2).

  • A love of music and performing.

  • All applicants will be interviewed which will include an audition

 

  • Appreciation of Music
  • Creative Project
  • Music: An Introduction to the UK Music Industry
  • Music: Aural Skills
  • Music: MIDI Sequencing
  • Music: Literacy
  • Music: Live Performance
  • Sound Engineering and Production
  • Performing Music on one instrument
  • You will also develop core skills in IT and communications

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

How long will my course last?

One academic year full time, longer if part time

Where 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 for the full time course.

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.

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I want to start in 2023/24

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.