Higher National Diploma (HND) in Music

SCQF Level: 8
Course Length: 2 years
Provider: The Academy of Music and Sound
Closing Date: September 2022

Our HND is a full-time, pathway-specific course partially funded by SAAS (Scotland), suitable for all disciplines. A 2-year course encompassing our HNC as its first year. Curated and delivered by professionals and accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), it is available in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Both centres boast state-of-the-art teaching and rehearsal rooms, MAC suites, recording studios and a team of dedicated tutors. Our unique draw has always been supporting students with their chosen pathway.
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Summary of Course

The 2 year course includes pathway-specific tuition with professional musicians. Students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of the music industry and get the opportunity to first and foremost perform, as well as network and organize gigs in collaboration with other musicians. Students will learn to compose, arrange and record their own music using industry standard software, and get exclusive access to our Higher Education enrichment programme and masterclasses.

Summary of Provider

AMS is an independent music academy specialising in post-16 music performance and production education. We prepare students for a career in the modern music industry with recognised qualifications, with options to study in-centre or online. Start with us on a Further Education course, progress all the way through an Undergraduate programme or a Masters in Popular Music Performance. Or join us wherever you are on your journey! All of our post-16 courses are fully funded for those that are 16-18, and all of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are eligible for student finance applications for UK residents. With established centres in Exeter, Gateshead, Edinburgh and Glasgow, an international Online Academy (AMSonline), and a teaching staff made up of music industry professionals with close-knit connections to their local music scenes, AMS have several attractive options for you to kickstart - or further - your career and expertise in music.

What qualifications/qualities are required?

HNC in a music-related field.

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