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Want to work in the music industry? Would you like to be a live performer, sound engineer, beats producer, DJ or record label owner? Nescot have a selection of courses to help you achieve your dreams. On the Level 3 Music Technology course you will be taught by lecturers with deep music business experience, a wealth of hands on knowledge and wide-ranging contacts within the industry.
New Students
4 GCSE’s at Grade 4 or above including English*.
*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required.
Progressing Students
A Level 2 Diploma (at least a Merit) with a good reference for attitude, behavior, attendance and punctuality.
You may want to progress to a specialist Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music or Media if you get Merit grade at the end of this qualification. Alternatively, you may progress into work, such as in music shops, or seek work as a music performer, session player, or in the recording industry.
Potential career routes in the Music industry:
Please note:
A range of visits will be arranged and will cost in total for the year about £460.
On this Level 3 UAL course, you will develop advanced skills in:
Throughout the course, you will also build essential communication, literacy, and numeracy skills, which are vital for success in the creative industries.
Teaching and Industry Experience
At NESCOT, our tutors have extensive industry experience, ensuring that your learning is practical, relevant, and up to date. Guest lecturers from media and music industries, including producers, DJs, and sound designers, provide valuable insights into real-world creative careers.
We run trips throughout the year, attending the Ditto music conference, various exhibitions and live performances.
Student Success and Progression
We encourage students to participate in competitions and work experience opportunities to enhance their skills and confidence. Many of our students progress to higher levels of study, including university courses or other creative pathways at top institutions. We also offer a Level 4 here at NESCOT which many students choose to progress to, which can then be put towards a University application.
Assessment
Your progress will be assessed through coursework, with grades awarded at Pass, Merit, or Distinction for Unit 8 and Unit 13, which are the Final Major Projects. Units 1-11 are assessed on a Pass or Fail basis.
Work Experience
Work experience in the first year is an important part of this course. You will have the opportunity to gain up to two weeks of work placement, working with a client through simulated projects within the college. Support will be provided throughout.
Disclaimer:
This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2025. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.
Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.
All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.
Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.
Last updated – 02/10/2024
Course Code:
P5590
Study type:
Full Time
Awarded by:
UAL (University of the Arts London)
Course length:
Two years
Start date:
September 2025Course Code:
P5590
Study type:
Full Time
Awarded by:
UAL (University of the Arts London)
Course length:
Two years
Start date:
September 2025
New Students
4 GCSE’s at Grade 4 or above including English*.
*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required.
Progressing Students
A Level 2 Diploma (at least a Merit) with a good reference for attitude, behavior, attendance and punctuality.
You may want to progress to a specialist Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music or Media if you get Merit grade at the end of this qualification. Alternatively, you may progress into work, such as in music shops, or seek work as a music performer, session player, or in the recording industry.
Potential career routes in the Music industry:
Please note:
A range of visits will be arranged and will cost in total for the year about £460.
On this Level 3 UAL course, you will develop advanced skills in:
Throughout the course, you will also build essential communication, literacy, and numeracy skills, which are vital for success in the creative industries.
Teaching and Industry Experience
At NESCOT, our tutors have extensive industry experience, ensuring that your learning is practical, relevant, and up to date. Guest lecturers from media and music industries, including producers, DJs, and sound designers, provide valuable insights into real-world creative careers.
We run trips throughout the year, attending the Ditto music conference, various exhibitions and live performances.
Student Success and Progression
We encourage students to participate in competitions and work experience opportunities to enhance their skills and confidence. Many of our students progress to higher levels of study, including university courses or other creative pathways at top institutions. We also offer a Level 4 here at NESCOT which many students choose to progress to, which can then be put towards a University application.
Assessment
Your progress will be assessed through coursework, with grades awarded at Pass, Merit, or Distinction for Unit 8 and Unit 13, which are the Final Major Projects. Units 1-11 are assessed on a Pass or Fail basis.
Work Experience
Work experience in the first year is an important part of this course. You will have the opportunity to gain up to two weeks of work placement, working with a client through simulated projects within the college. Support will be provided throughout.
Disclaimer:
This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2025. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.
Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.
All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.
Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.
Last updated – 02/10/2024
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