Music | UAL Professional Diploma in Performance | Level 4
Why this course?
This course is intended as a professional foundation in music performance and/or production practices and will provide you with an opportunity to stretch and refine your practical skills ready for your next step into training or industry. It is available as a one-year full-time course giving access into employment and will open up the possibility of further progression to university. It could be of interest to the in the industry wanting a recognised qualification in line with their experience.
The course is focused on career development and professional mentoring; You will identify an area of your practice that you want to develop, and build a portfolio of work that shows your progress. You'll have access to;
- Industry-standard facilities
- Collaborative working
- Flexible learning programme
- Specialist training
Start dates
| Start | |
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| September 2023 | Apply |
Qualifications required
To start at this level, you need to have successfully completed a related Extended Diploma or equivalent (A-Levels).
About this course
With each timetable designed in discussion with individual students, you can access specialist classes across various pathways in both theatre and music to maximise your skills and develop new ones ready for your next step. The course culminates in performance opportunities in one of our four on-site venues and further afield.
Course units
Topics include:
- Collaborative working
- Performance skills
- Audience preparation
- Repertoire
After this course
Further study
On successful completion of the Professional Diploma, you can begin your performance career or progress to a university-level course, either at the MET or other drama schools or universities.
Future careers
- Actor/musical theatre performer
- Actor/musician
- Musician/Songwriter
- Musical director
- Vocal coach
Course costs
This course is free (you do not have to pay fees) if:
- You are a UK citizen, hold EU Settlement Status or have a visa which could qualify you for home status.
- AND you are under 19 on 31 August in the year you are studying.
Subsidised fees
If the above does not apply to you, you may still be eligible for a subsidised fee. For more information, please speak to our Admissions team: admissions@gbmc.ac.uk | 01273 667704
Advanced Learner Loan
You may be eligible to apply for a loan to meet the course costs of your qualification fees. This is paid directly to the College on your behalf. For more information about Advanced Learner Loans, please click here.
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