Programme summary for FdA (Foundation Degree) Music and Production
About the programme
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Programme structure
This is a two year course with a modular structure, working towards recording, performing and commercial release of students’ work.
Career opportunities
After this course you can find work as a producer; an engineer, in a studio or live setting; perform as a solo musician, in a band or as a session player; become a songwriter; composer, for film, animation and the internet; set up your own business; teach music and production.
You may also progress to a third year at UEL to complete a BA Hons.
Support
On your course you will have a course leader who will support you through tutorials, there is an entitlement and support team who will help you with advice on student funding, housing and benefits as well as access to counselling, dyslexia support and childcare issues. As well as the resources available in the music department you will have access to our learning centre offering ICT facilities and staff who can offer study skills support. As a part of our validation link you will also have access to the Library and student union services at UEL Docklands campus.
Admission
Course Specific Requirements
Applicants will usually be 18+ years of age and have an educational attainment equivalent to 200 UCAS tariff points at A2, i.e. at least two A levels (grade D), (MMP) at National Diploma) Applicants whose first language is not English would be expected to have a minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) of 5.5 with no skill level below 5.0
In the first year of the programme's operation applications may be made direct to Lewisham College and will then be directed to UCAS.
It is expected that you will have completed a relevant, vocational Level 3 qualification in a suitable field, and you will be expected at audition to demonstrate relevant Music or Music sequencing skills at an appropriate level.
While entry qualifications would usually be expected to be in a subject related to that for which they are applying, applicants qualified in other areas will be considered subject to an appropriate level of aptitude and interest being demonstrated.
Applicants who do not satisfy the formal academic requirements noted above but who have relevant industry experience or can demonstrate a level of aptitude, ability and interest may be deemed suitable and offered a place on the programme. These applicants will need to have worked within the music industry (equivalent to at least one year of full time work, employed or self employed), or to have gained a level of appropriate skills similar or higher to that offered by academically qualified candidates on entry to the Foundation Degree Programme.
Consideration of eligibility will include:
- the meeting of entry requirements
- the recommendation of the employer/supervisor
- a commitment to completing programme requirements
- evidence of a desire for professional development
- a history of work in the music industry equivalent to at least one year's full time employment
- demonstrable skills similar to those offered by academically qualified candidates
Interview/Audition required
All applicants are interviewed. International students may interview by means of remote direct access, (skype, webcam, telephone etc)
Portfolio/Evidence Required
Yes. International students may submit examples of work by post or email as well as other on line means such as personal web pages.
Students may be admitted through Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes.
In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS *** (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate matriculation to UK Higher Education undergraduate programmes.
Key facts
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