Music Performance (Professional Practice) HND
Course Overview - Music Performance (Professional Practice) HND
Develop your talent as a performer and prepare for a professional career in the music industry with the BTEC HNC/HND in Music Performance. This higher education course combines advanced musicianship with real-world experience, giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed on stage and in the wider creative sector.
Delivered on two days in college / two days in industry model, the course blends rehearsals, performance projects and recording sessions with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals. Assessment is through large-scale projects that build...
Develop your talent as a performer and prepare for a professional career in the music industry with the BTEC HNC/HND in Music Performance. This higher education course combines advanced musicianship with real-world experience, giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed on stage and in the wider creative sector.<br/><br/>Delivered on two days in college / two days in industry model, the course blends rehearsals, performance projects and recording sessions with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals. Assessment is through large-scale projects that build both your performance craft and your professional practice.<br/><br/><strong>How You’ll Learn</strong><br/><br/>Year 1: Focus on technical and ensemble skills, live performance, music theory, and professional development. Includes a two-week placement at Loft Studios, working in a live or studio environment.<br/>Year 2: An applied industry project shaped around your chosen pathway, such as forming and managing an ensemble, launching a music events company, collaborating with producers in the studio, working with a live sound team, or developing your own creative enterprise.<br/><br/><strong>Skills You’ll Gain</strong><br/><br/>• Advanced instrumental/vocal technique and stagecraft<br/>• Rehearsal, ensemble and musical direction skills<br/>• Songwriting, arrangement and studio performance<br/>• Professional practice, business and entrepreneurial skills<br/>• Confidence in working with audiences, clients and collaborators<br/><br/><strong>Progression & Careers</strong><br/><br/>On completing the HND you can:<br/>• Progress to a Level 6 top-up degree<br/>• Launch your career as a professional performer, session musician or songwriter<br/>• Work in roles such as bandleader, musical director, live events manager, educator, or freelance artist<br/><br/>You will complete a HNC in year 1 and top this up to a HND in the second year of study.<br/><br/>Please note: Whilst every effort is made to run advertised programmes, this programme will run subject to learner recruitment numbers.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
PPP1
Institution Code
G09
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96
A relevant Level 3 qualification, plus GCSE maths and English grade A*-C (9-4 in new grades).
T Level
Pass (C and above)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £5,995 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |



























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