Student Handbook 2024/25
Creative Music Industry (Performance) (Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/ Extended Diploma)
RSL
Music
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- Performing Music Live
- (Optional) : Rehearsing Music
- (Optional) : Collaborative Project
- (Optional) : Listening to Music
- (Optional) : Performing as a Session Musician
- (Optional) : Music Theory
- (Optional) : Using a Keyboard with a Digital Audio Workstation
- (Optional) : Practical Musicianship
- (Optional) : Performing Music for Recording
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
4 GCSEs (Grade C or above) or equivalent (e.g. Level 2 Diploma in Music) plus satisfactory standard achieved at mandatory audition/ interview.ROI Requirements
4 OLCs (Grade O5 or above); OR Leaving Cert Applied – Merit, OR Level 2 Diploma in Music plus satisfactory standard achieved at mandatory audition/ interview.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Interview Required
Work Placement
International partnership projects over many years with music colleges in Finland, Estonia and Scotland have created exciting opportunities for travel and cultural exchange which have benefitted many students.
What's Next?
Further Study
Upon successful completion you may progress to higher level courses such as our own HNDs in Music and Music Production or to a degree course at university. Many of our HND students have topped up to a full honours degree with just one additional year of study in England – through our articulation agreements with Leeds College of Music and Leeds Beckett.Career Prospects
This course will provide you with an opportunity to gain a qualification and skills which can lead to working in the industry in a variety of careers.Past students are currently working as performers, studio producers, lecturers, live sound engineers, road managers, songwriters, composers, recording engineers, college technicians and session musicians.Enquiry
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My time at the College has been amazing. The tutors are so helpful and encouraging, even in these difficult times where things are anything but normal. I can not recommend this course enough for anyone who has a passion for Art and Design!Rachel Buckley -
During my time at NWRC Limavady, I felt nothing but accepted, welcomed and encouraged. The tutors push you to achieve at the highest level.Jack McDonald (Art & Design)