BA (Hons) Music (Accelerated)
Duration
2 years full-time
UCAS Institution Code
L30
UCAS Course Code
W307
Validated by
The University of Bradford
www.brad.ac.uk
Apply online at
www.ucas.ac.uk
Leeds College of Music aims to be the Conservatoire of choice for forward-thinking musicians. The College has a pioneering approach to training the musicians of the future, and remains responsive to the changing needs of the profession and employers.
We are delighted to announce a new development in our Higher Education portfolio.
The college will make available 30 additional places for 2012/13, across the BA Music (Popular Music) and BA Music (Production) pathways, for students who wish to enrol on an Accelerated Degree - BA (Hons) Music (Accelerated).
The College is experiencing a substantial increase in demand for these pathways and the Accelerated Degree will make available additional places that would not be available on the three-year BA (Hons) Music programme.
The Accelerated Degree will provide students with the opportunity to complete a FULL Honours degree over two years rather than three. This enables students who are committed to an intensive, accelerated learning programme to gain a year on their peers, to recover a gap year or to change career direction quickly.
The two-year BA (Hons) Music (Accelerated) is achieved using the Summer vacation periods as a third term/Trimester.
The course will allow students to fast-track their career by obtaining a full honours degree in two years. This has significant benefits to students, including the opportunity to:
• earn a full year's salary when other students are still studying
• be earlier into the job market and a year higher up the career ladder
• demonstrate a "get-ahead" ethos by having gained a fast-track degree
• reduce accommodation and living costs by up to a third
Fee
Course Fee - 2012-2013 entry
Home/EU/International: £24,000 for whole course
Payment Terms
Home/EU: 50% before enrolment, remainder payable before the commencement of each level.
Internationals: Full fee payable at enrolment
No refunds permitted.
Access to all student support/careers/learning and ESOL as appropriate included within the fee.
Students who enrol on the Accelerated Degree will not be eligible to receive funding through the Student Loans Company. Students must be self-funded.
NO REFUND POLICY
Access to all student support/careers/learning and ESOL as appropriate included within the fee.
Students who enrol on the Accelerated Degree will not be eligible to receive funding through the Student Loans Company. Students must be self-funded.
If you are interested in taking up this opportunity or would like more information, please contact Professional Development at PPD@lcm.ac.uk or on 0113 222 3440.
Course Content
Popular Music Pathway
The first year focuses on the fundamental principles, techniques and processes relating to the performance, creation and study of popular music. You will study musical works in an integrated and informed way through performance and the application of theory and harmony, core music skills and academic studies. Exploring these topics will allow students to discover their creative voice with an emphasis on innovation. Understanding the principles and context of the creative industries will assist you in the exploration of potential career opportunities.
In addition to continuing your studies in performance, composition, core musicianship and academic skills, you will have the opportunity to undertake more specialised areas of study such as Songwriting , Arranging, Stagecraft, Ensemble Skills and Teaching. In semester two there will be the opportunity to study related topics such as Journalism, Sound for Moving Image, Music and Technology, Improvisation, Studio Techniques, Marketing, Contemporary Composition and Improvisation.
In the final year of the course, you will focus on your strengths within your specialist area, working towards a major final performance or significant portfolio of compositions. You will also extend your studies in musicianship, allowing you to apply your skills at an advanced level. The professional practice strand will allow you to undertake an appropriate placement/project within the creative industries.
Music Production Pathway
The first year focuses on the fundamental principles, techniques and processes relating to the study of creative music production. You will study production processes and techniques in an integrated and informed way through the application of theory and harmony, core music skills and academic studies. Exploring these topics will allow students to discover their creative voice with an emphasis on innovation. Understanding the principles and context of the creative industries will assist you in the exploration of potential career opportunities.
In addition to continuing your studies in creative production, you will have the opportunity to undertake more specialised areas of study such as Mastering, Electronic Music, Music and Media and Teaching. Additionally in semester two there will be the opportunity to study related topics such as Journalism, Improvisation, Marketing, Contemporary Composition and Studio Musicianship.
In the final year of the course, you will focus on your strengths within your specialist area, working towards a significant production portfolio. You will also extend your studies in musicianship, allowing you to apply your skills at an advanced level. The professional practice strand will allow you to undertake an appropriate placement/project within the creative industries.
Combined Pathway
Students may combine study in two specialist pathways. Students take a third of their course in a specialist area (Specialist Study and Musicianship) and two thirds from the remainder of the programme. The award is BA (Hons) Music (Combined).
Calendar
Coming soon
How to Apply
Applications for the Accelerated Degree programme are via UCAS
Please note we can only accept applications for the current year of entry.
If selected for pre-screening you will be requested to pay the fee of £50; this includes the interview/audition fee if selected for an interview/audition at the College.
Offers
Most offers are made conditional upon you achieving a specified level in any examinations you are about to take. If you have received a conditional offer, the final stage in the selection process is when we receive your examination results in August 2012.
If you are holding a firm offer, and you have met the conditions of the offer, your place is automatically confirmed by Leeds College of Music.
Please contact PPD@lcm.ac.uk for the final decision
Auditions and Interviews for all courses
If you are called for an audition or interview, you should make every effort to attend. In the most exceptional circumstances you can request to rearrange your audition or interview but we cannot guarantee we can offer an alternative date and reserve the right to refuse your request. Included with your offer of audition/interview letter are details of overnight accommodation should you live some distance away.
Please note that we do not interview/audition every applicant but no applicant will be made an offer without being auditioned or interviewed.
For 2012 entry auditions will take place as a two phase process. Eligible applicants will be invited to submit a DVD recording for initial assessment, following which shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an audition at the College.
More information regarding course specific interview/audition requirements can be found here, or contact 0113 222 3440 or email PPD@lcm.ac.uk
