further education

Dv8 Sussex

A specialist FE college for 16-18 year olds teaching music production, songwriting and Ableton-based sequencing alongside artist development, working towards an RSL Level 2/3 Extended Diploma: free for eligible students under standard FE funding, with a 16-19 Bursary and free meals available.

The legal entity behind Dv8 dates to 2003, but its original Brighton provision was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2018 and formally closed; Dv8 then merged with the London Learning Consortium, relaunched under new leadership, and (per its own site) was regraded 'Good' across the board in a 2023 Ofsted inspection, following a 2020 inspection that was Good for High Needs provision but Requires Improvement overall.

Has hosted guest industry professionals including DJ Skitz and MC Harry Shotta.

RSL: Level 2/3 Extended Diploma in Creative Music IndustryOfsted: Graded 'Good' in all areas, 2023 inspection (per Dv8's own site); prior full inspection March 2020 rated 'Good' for High Needs provision, 'Requires Improvement' for the main 16-18 Study ProgrammeMusic productionAbletonDiploma

At a glance

Price: On enquiry
Location: Victoria House, 125 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3WB
Subjects: Music production, Ableton
Formats: Diploma
Accreditation: RSL, Ofsted

Course structure

The formats Dv8 Sussex sells, and how long each one runs.

Level 2 Diploma in Creative Music Industry	1 year
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Music Industry	2 years

Worth knowing

The legal entity behind Dv8 (DV8 Education & Training CIC) dates to 2003, but its original Brighton site was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2018 and formally closed, before Dv8 merged with the London Learning Consortium and relaunched under new leadership.
Has a sister Bexhill campus (Bexhill Hive, 41 St Leonards Road, Bexhill TN40 1HS) sharing the same curriculum.

Frequently asked

What does Dv8 Sussex cost?

Dv8 Sussex does not publish fixed prices; course costs are given on enquiry.

Where is Dv8 Sussex based?

Dv8 Sussex is based at Victoria House, 125 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3WB.

What does Dv8 Sussex teach?

Dv8 Sussex teaches Music production, Ableton, in these formats: Diploma.

Is Dv8 Sussex accredited?

Yes. RSL: Level 2/3 Extended Diploma in Creative Music Industry. Ofsted: Graded 'Good' in all areas, 2023 inspection (per Dv8's own site); prior full inspection March 2020 rated 'Good' for High Needs provision, 'Requires Improvement' for the main 16-18 Study Programme.

Sources

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