Music
Whether you dream of performing live or working behind the scenes in production, our Music courses at UCS College Group give you the skills to turn your passion into a career.
Take centre stage
The stand-out features of our music facilities at UCS College Group are the McMillan Theatre, a 350-seat venue with rehearsal spaces, and Strode Theatre. By studying with us, you’ll gain real-world experience performing and working in a top-class, professional environment that regularly hosts theatre companies and events.
In addition, you’ll get the chance to learn in a purpose-built performance suite and professional recording studios. Whether you want to perform, produce, or record you’ll have access to industry-standard tools and software.
Why study Music?
Studying music at college provides a unique blend of creativity, technical expertise, and vocational skills essential for the modern creative industries. You’ll be able to:
- Access the booming creative economy; skilled producers, technicians, and digital content creators are always in demand
- Acquire essential digital and technical skills, whether Ableton Live or light rigging and production
- Develop a versatile portfolio as you produce or create your own EP / album
- Build your professional network through collaborations with other students from different disciplines
- Find your future bandmates.
The definitive first step to making music your career
With a focus on both creativity and technical expertise, you can learn to perform, produce, and record using industry-standard tools and software.
The music and music technology industry is vibrant and ever-evolving, combining artistry with innovation. Whether you want to be a vocalist, instrumentalist, producer, sound engineer, or live events expert, this sector offers exciting opportunities to shape your future. With advances in digital technology and streaming platforms, your music career can reach audiences worldwide.
Not only do our students have access to industry-standard tools, software, and facilities, but our courses also provide our students with a diverse set of skills, from music marketing and promotion to vocal techniques.
This ensures that you leave well-prepared for a range of career paths, including performer, music producer, sound engineer, DJ, or music teacher. Many students also progress onto higher education or launch directly into the music and creative industries, putting their strong practical skills and industry knowledge to good use.
Enter the modern music landscape
Come see our stunning facilities and find out if we’re the right fit for you. Join us at an open day and kick-off your career in music.
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