Music Performance FdA (Apply direct with Leicester College) ,FdA

    Music Performance FdA (Apply direct with Leicester College) ,FdA

    Duration2 year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Music Performance FdA (Apply direct with Leicester College) ,FdA

    About

    Develop expertise in music performance, composition, song-writing and production through a range of industry-standard projects and academic work.

    You’ll have opportunities to develop your musical skills in your chosen instrument (or vocal) – whether it be pop, rock, jazz or classical. You’ll also be taught how to apply your performance and production skills in commercial environments, such as session musicianship, studio recording, music production and composition for film and TV.

    The programme offers access to well-equipped rehearsal spaces, performance areas and recording studios. Leicester College boasts an Apple Pro training centre and an Ableton-certified training centre, which means students have the option to gain professional certification alongside this course.

    Key features:

    • Develop your knowledge and expertise in the practices, techniques, and technologies involved with music performance, composition, and production.
    • Receive weekly one-to-one training from a specialist instrumental or vocal tutor.
    • Leicester College has professionally equipped rehearsal rooms and recording studios and is the region’s only Apple and Ableton accredited centre .
    • You’ll be able to benefit from teaching by industry-active professionals and visiting guest lecturers. Previous guest lecturers have included professionals who’ve worked with or for Depeche Mode, Nick Cave, Kasabian, Happy Mondays, Pet Shop Boys, Pulp, The Subways, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Erasure, Arcade Fire, Beverly Knight, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Ray Davies, Eric Clapton, Heaven 17, Tina Turner, Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds festivals, The Charlatans and Nine Inch Nails.
    • Students have enjoyed opportunities to visit the Big Chill Festival, Rammstein, The Killers, and Download Festival.

    You will also work closely with related disciplines such as dance, acting, and music technology, and be taught by industry-active professionals, using specialised equipment to learn and complete vital tasks and develop skills.

    Career

    Graduate Careers

    On successful completion of the course, you may apply for entry onto the third year of DMU’s Music Technology BA (Hons) (subject to interview).

    Graduates find wide and varied opportunities within the music, media and allied industries. Suitable career paths would be in areas such as music production, sound engineering, broadcast and theatre production, programming, composition for multimedia and video/film and technical posts in education.

    DMU Global

    Our innovative international experience programme DMU Global aims to enrich studies, broaden cultural horizons and develop key skills valued by employers.

    Through DMU Global, we offer an exciting mix of overseas, on-campus and online international experiences, including the opportunity to study or work abroad for up to a year.

    Placements

    Work-based placements are one of the best ways to boost your skills and experience, and can often lead to your first graduate role.

    They are the perfect means of discovering how your studies relate to the real world, and provide an opportunity to improve your confidence and make contacts to help you get ahead in the job market.

    DMU’s dedicated Placements Teams can help you by providing access to hundreds of opportunities, giving one-to-one CV advice and interview preparation, and offering training sessions and support from a dedicated tutor.

    Fee Information

    Music Performance FdA (Apply direct with Leicester College) ,FdA

    De Montfort University

    De Montfort University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Leicester