Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at 4-9 (C-A*) including English language or literature
Length
Two Years
Qualification
RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma
Learn how to work with fellow vocalists to refine your vocal prowess and gather invaluable stage experience.
Evolve your skills and stage presence as a vocal artist through internal and external performance opportunities.
Hone your stagecraft under the expert guidance of our specialist tutors. Each performance will allow you to gain feedback to help fine-tune your set list and performance
Master technical skills, including remixing, composition, and arrangement.
Acquire employability skills tailored for the creative industries through industry and marketing modules.
Engage in in-depth creative briefs that challenge, expand and, refine your musical skills.
Take part in sessioning, auditioning, and recording studio tasks. Gain insights into the role of a featured musician, equipping you with the necessary expertise to navigate the industry.
Participate in songwriting sessions, refining your material for recording and performance contexts.
Develop your understanding of how to sustain a successful career as a vocal artist with modules on industry, marketing and other areas of the music business.
Enhance research techniques and critical thinking skills, empowering you to pursue higher education opportunities.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
At least four GCSEs at grades 4-9, or C-A* including English
GOLIVE - SKILLS FOR WORK, SKILLS FOR LIFE
GoLive is a core part of your study programme, developing your wider skills for work and life. We help you to reach your potential and find your path to the next big step, be that a degree, further training or the world of work.
MATHS AND ENGLISH
If you are 16-18 and don’t already have GCSE Grades 4 or above in mathematics and/or English Literature or Language, it will be compulsory for you to do a GCSE level maths and/or English course alongside your studies with us. Learn more here.
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Move onto our Level 4 in Artist Development, a creative degree or into industry. Finishing both years of this course can generate up to 168 UCAS points, or the equivalent of three A* grades at A Level. Careers you can aim for include Session Musician, Recording and Performance Artist, Songwriter and Backing Vocalist.
Fees and Funding
Manchester 16–18*
FREE
Manchester 19+*
£0 – £4,670
All other campuses 16–18*
FREE
All other campuses 19+
£0 – £4,670
Partners
Condense
Creative UK
Fnatic
Latitude
Renderman
Royal Albert Hall
UK Music
