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Level 5 HND in Music in Wakefield – Wakefield College

Cost£6,950.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 5 HND in Music in Wakefield. Classes run full-time during the day at Wakefield College, delivered in partnership with Tileyard North. This level 5 hnd in music course builds on the skills you developed at HNC level, taking your performance, technical knowledge, and professional practice to an advanced level. You'll study for one year, developing the versatility and confidence that music careers demand. Entry is normally for those who have completed the HNC in Music Performance, though equivalent experience or alternative qualifications may be considered.

Who this course is for

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The BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Music Performance builds on the skills and knowledge developed at HNC level, providing students with advanced practical, technical, and professional training to become confident and versatile performers.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have successfully completed the Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Music Performance. Students should demonstrate appropriate practical skills, technical knowledge, and creative development gained during their HNC studies.

Alternative qualifications may be considered, or equivalent industry experience.

Applicants may be required to attend an interview and provide evidence of prior learning, such as a portfolio of music performance work.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced practical performance skills across your chosen specialism.
  • You'll deepen your technical knowledge of music theory, production, and arrangement.
  • You'll build a professional portfolio of music performance work.
  • You'll explore the music industry and how to navigate it as a working musician.
  • You'll refine your creative practice through projects and collaborative work.
  • You'll develop the professional skills needed to present yourself to industry audiences.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, with full-time daytime attendance at Wakefield College. The BTEC HND is assessed through coursework, practical performance, and portfolio evidence rather than traditional exams. You'll complete assignments and projects that reflect real professional contexts in music, building a body of work that demonstrates your skills and creative development across the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wakefield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Performing musician. Work as a live or session performer.
  • Music producer. Create and produce tracks for artists or clients.
  • Music teacher or tutor. Teach privately or in schools and colleges.
  • Sound technician. Manage audio for live events or recordings.
  • Studio recording artist. Record and release original music professionally.
  • Arts administrator. Coordinate programmes and events for music organisations.
  • Songwriter or composer. Write music for artists, film, TV, or media.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Music or Music Performance. A top-up degree (often one year full-time) converts your HND into a full honours degree. Many universities accept the Pearson BTEC HND for direct entry into the final year.
  • Level 6 Professional Diploma in Music (various awarding bodies). Specialist advanced study for those focusing on a particular area such as production, composition, or music business.
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