Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners
at The Bourne Academy, Bournemouth · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course is closely industry related helping you to gain practical skills which will be essential for pursuing a career in the music industry. The course is a two-year programme that develops your skills in both the Performance and Business aspects of the Music Industry. The qualification is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to be able to create a career in the Music Industry whether its part-time or full-time.
What you need to get on
Five or more 9-4 grades at GCSE including English and Maths. A grade 6/Merit in GCSE Music or related L2 course. Grade 5 voice/instrument will also be considered.
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
The Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5HS
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Bournemouth
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