Program Overview

Songwriting Diploma

Level 3 Extended Diploma

Overview

ACM’s Level 3 course in Songwriting is designed to give its students a focused learning experience, providing the skills and knowledge necessary for continuing study at Higher Education level or building a career as a Songwriter. This course focuses on the creativity needed to become a professional songwriter including lessons on the tools used by modern songwriters, straight from industry professional with years of experience to build from. Students are given access to a host of lectures, tutorials, workshops and masterclasses led by the same world-class music industry professionals that teach on our Higher Education programme offerings. An abundance of solo and ensemble performance opportunities for students to showcase their compositions are embedded into the course, delivered from our Roger Taylor Demo Theatre and Electric Theatre auditoriums.

Course Units

Level 3 (Year 1)

• Unit 1 – Principles of Music
• Unit 2 – Creating Music
• Unit 3 – Understanding the Music Industry
• Unit 4 – Cultural Awareness
• Unit 5 – Music Production in Context
• Unit 6 – Music Performance in Context
• Unit 7 – Preparation for Specialist Study
• Unit 8 – Collaborative Project
• Songwriting Studies
• Creativity Lab
• Music Theory and Ear Training
• Collaborative Workshop

Level 3 Extended (Year 2)

• Unit 9 – Advanced Music Performance and Production Skills
• Unit 10 – Specialism Study
• Unit 11 – Progression Preparation
• Unit 12 – Extended Project Proposal
• Unit 13 – Extended Project
• Songwriting Studies
• Creativity Lab
• Music Theory and Ear Training
• UCAS
• Industry Insight
• Marketing and Promotion
• Further Personal Development
• Experiential Tasters

Course Details

Award

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance & Production

Modes of Study

• Full time
• Blended

Study Level(s)

• Diploma

Campus Delivery

• Guildford

Duration

• 2 Years

UCAS Points

• Up to 168 (equivalent to three A-Levels at A*)

Progression Options

• Students can enrol directly onto a two year Degree programme

Entry Requirements

• Minimum age: 16
• 4 GCSEs (A* – C or 9 – 4 grade) or equivalent level 2 qualification
• English and Maths GCSE (A* – C or 9 – 4 grade)
• Suitability for the programme will also be assessed through interview/audition

Fees

• View course fees

Ready for ACM?

• Jump over to our Apply Now page and fill in our online form. Learn More