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Music Performance and Production

  • HND
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Tresham College - Kettering Campus
Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd
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Course summary

The HNC & HND in Music offers a practical pathway into the music industry as either a Performer or within a production role. The first year builds on the skills developed during Level 3 and focusses on advancing Instrumental practice and music theory as well as preparing for a career in the music industry.

You will have the option of studying for either a production or performance career, but will also have the fundamentals of both to draw on. Students work in state of art music facilities with industry professionals and create a portfolio of material to boost your career opportunities.

Further study and career options include:
University for a Top-up Level 6 year.
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Get a job in the Industry straight from the course
Careers would include; Session musician, Recording artist, Solo artist, Producer, Sound engineer, Technician, Teacher

Modules

Creative Research Project (Pearson Set)
Advanced Music Production
Advanced sound design for interactive media
Mixing and Mastering
Creative Portfolio
Advanced performance skills
Composing to a brief

Assessment method

Practical Assessment and Coursework

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Tresham College - Kettering Campus

Study options

  • HND • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
MPPT
Institution code:
B23
Campus name:
Tresham College - Kettering Campus
Campus Code:
K
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
MPPT
Institution code:
B23
Campus name:
Tresham College - Kettering Campus
Campus Code:
K

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We are unable to accept international applicants due to UKVI regulations.

Entry requirements

HNC in Music,
English and maths at GCSE Level 4 or above

Historical entry grades data

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