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Access Creative College Bristol

Access Creative began as Access to Music, founded in Leicester in 1992 by John Ridgeon; Bristol was its second-ever site, opened in 1999, nearly two decades before the 2017 rebrand.

Its Level 3 Music Production diploma here is a two-year RSL/BTEC-style Extended Diploma (up to 168 UCAS points), kept as its own distinct course rather than folded into a broader creative-industries award, though the full module list wasn't published to independently confirm that beyond the course overview. Free for 16-18s; 19+ students previously paid £2,882 for the first year, though that figure could not be re-verified live.

Ofsted rated the college (all seven centres, including Bristol) 'Expected Standard' in a May 2026 inspection (the middle tier of Ofsted's new 5-point framework). Since 2021 it has also owned dBs Institute, Bristol's other big audio-production provider.

Ofsted: Rated 'Expected Standard' (middle tier of Ofsted's 5-point framework), May 2026 inspection, covering all 7 UK centres including BristolRSL (Rockschool): Awarding body for the Level 3 Music Production Extended DiplomaMusic productionDJDiploma

At a glance

Price
From £2,882/yr
Location
All Saints' Street, Bristol BS1 2LZ
Subjects
Music production, DJ
Formats
Diploma
Accreditation
Ofsted, RSL (Rockschool)

Course structure

The formats Access Creative College Bristol sells, and how long each one runs.

Level 3 Music Production Extended Diploma2 years
Level 4 Artist Development1 year

Worth knowing

  • Access to Music opened its second-ever centre in Bristol in 1999, just 7 years after the company's 1992 founding in Leicester, one of the chain's oldest sites, predating the Access Creative College rebrand by 18 years.
  • Since 2021 has also owned dBs Institute, also Bristol-based, with Access to HE diplomas co-delivered alongside dBs.

Frequently asked

What does Access Creative College Bristol cost?

Access Creative College Bristol's prices start from £2,882/yr, correct as of our last check.

Where is Access Creative College Bristol based?

Access Creative College Bristol is based at All Saints' Street, Bristol BS1 2LZ.

What does Access Creative College Bristol teach?

Access Creative College Bristol teaches Music production, DJ, in these formats: Diploma.

Is Access Creative College Bristol accredited?

Yes. Ofsted: Rated 'Expected Standard' (middle tier of Ofsted's 5-point framework), May 2026 inspection, covering all 7 UK centres including Bristol. RSL (Rockschool): Awarding body for the Level 3 Music Production Extended Diploma.

Sources

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