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Creative Music Industry - RSL Extended Certificate

at Cardinal Newman College, Preston · college

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The RSL Creative Music Industry course has a lot of Solo and Ensemble Performance. You will be working in bands regularly to compose and perform tracks from scratch in a range of different styles from Psychedelic Rock to Disco. You will also explore stagecraft, what makes a successful performance and how to rehearse effectively in delivering professional-sounding Covers as a band in a range of styles from Britpop to Synthpop! As well as performance and composition, you will explore the development of your instrument over time, giving a presentation on the significance of your instrument both historically and culturally. You will analyse and write about a range of Rock & Pop genres from Rock �n� Roll to Bubblegum Punk. You will also get to review concerts, interview current working professionals in the industry, learn about the world of Live Streaming and also prepare for employment within the Music Industry. There are no formal exams on this course, but you are assessed on everything that you do from written research to rehearsal and performances.

What you need to get on

Five Grade 4s at GCSE with at least a minimum of Grade 3-5 ABRSM or equivalent in Music and a 4 in English Language or Maths

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Cardinal Newman College

    Larkhill Road, Preston, PR1 4HD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Preston

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