RSL Level 3 Creative Music Industry

Duration

2 years

Entry Requirements

To be considered for this course, as a minimum you will need 5 GCSEs, or equivalent at 4/C grade and above. Preferably this will include English and Maths, although pathways are available to those that just miss out on a 4/C Grade in these core subjects.

Recognised qualifications

• RSL Level 3 Creative & Performing Arts – worth up to 3 A Levels, and will facilitate an entrance into University, Music School, Music Academies and Conservatoires.
• GCSE English and/or Maths ‐ For those who just miss out on a 4/C grade in English and/or Mathematics, we provide tuition to retake these all important qualifications. Essential for those that want to move on to University or vocational Drama school.
• Functional skills level 2 in English and/or Maths – For those that missed out on GCSE English and/or Mathematics, functional skills may be the best route for progression.

The curriculum

The RSL award is made up of units including:

Core units:

• Rehearsing music
• Performing music live
• Improving instrumental performance

Optional units:

• Working in the music industry
• Performing as a featured musician
• Performing as a session musician
• Performing music with technology
• Music theory
• Practical musicianship
• Music research project
• Understanding the creative process in music

Please go to the campus of choice to see which pathways are available and each campus's selection process.

Progression routes

Learners completing a Level 3 qualification will have the skills to progress straight into a role within the creative and performing arts industries. Alternatively, they can progess to higher education courses such as Performance, Production, Composition, Event Management and Music Business.

Age

School Leavers 16+

Course Type

Full time

Course duration

Two years

Start date

September

Fee

Free (16-18 year olds)

Entry requirements

Level 3 - 5 GCSE’s 9 - 4

Course progression

Access to higher education HNC Level 4 & HND Level 5

Access to further/higher education, Apprenticeships or full time employment