Newcastle College

A further education college running music courses from Level 2 right through to a full BA (Hons), all based at the Rye Hill Campus's Performance Academy, which has ten recording studios, a 200-seat theatre and a gig venue called The Venue. Level 3 options split into Electronic Music Production and Studio and Live Sound pathways, both BTEC National Extended Diplomas, alongside a separate Level 2 Music Technology and DJ Production Diploma for 16-18 year olds.

Higher education is delivered through Newcastle College University Centre: an FdA Music and Sound Production (2 years) with Electronic Music Production and Live Sound/Studio Recording pathways, topped up by a one-year BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production. Studio and Live Sound equipment includes SSL, Universal Audio, Apple and Digico systems. Tuition is free for 16-18 year olds; fees for adults (19+) and HE students are not published and depend on individual circumstances.

The college (run by the NCG group) kept its 'Good' Ofsted rating following a full November 2024 inspection, with inspectors singling out apprenticeship provision as an area of notable progress.

Pearson (BTEC/Edexcel): Level 2 and Level 3 diplomas, including Music Production (Electronic Music) and Music Production (Studio and Live Sound), are BTEC National Diplomas/Extended DiplomasNCG (Newcastle College Group): FdA and BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production degrees are awarded by NCG rather than a separate validating universityOfsted: Retained an overall 'Good' rating following a full NCG inspection in November 2024Music productionDJSound engineeringDiplomaDegree

At a glance

Price: On enquiry
Location: Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7SA
Subjects: Music production, DJ, Sound engineering
Formats: Diploma, Degree
Accreditation: Pearson (BTEC/Edexcel), NCG (Newcastle College Group), Ofsted

Course structure

The formats Newcastle College sells, and how long each one runs.

Music Industry Skills - Level 2	1 year full-time, Music Performance or Electronic Music Production pathway
Music Technology and DJ Production Level 2 Diploma	Full-time
Music Production (Electronic Music) - Level 3	2 years full-time, BTEC National Extended Diploma
Music Production (Studio and Live Sound) - Level 3	2 years full-time, BTEC National Extended Diploma
FdA Music and Sound Production	2 years full-time
BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production (Top-Up)	1 year full-time

Frequently asked

What does Newcastle College cost?

Newcastle College does not publish fixed prices; course costs are given on enquiry.

Where is Newcastle College based?

Newcastle College is based at Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7SA.

What does Newcastle College teach?

Newcastle College teaches Music production, DJ, Sound engineering, in these formats: Diploma, Degree.

Is Newcastle College accredited?

Yes. Pearson (BTEC/Edexcel): Level 2 and Level 3 diplomas, including Music Production (Electronic Music) and Music Production (Studio and Live Sound), are BTEC National Diplomas/Extended Diplomas. NCG (Newcastle College Group): FdA and BA (Hons) Music and Sound Production degrees are awarded by NCG rather than a separate validating university. Ofsted: Retained an overall 'Good' rating following a full NCG inspection in November 2024.

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