We have developed an approach to music education that has a strong emphasis on performance and employability, and one that is designed to encourage a wider response to higher music education than the traditional music academies. Of course, we recognise that all musicians need a firm theoretical foundation to build on, and we provide this, but we also recognise that performance is the most significant driver for most musicians. Consequently, at all levels, we encourage learning, teaching, and assessment that reflect the centrality of performance for everyone connected with the music industry.
Music is a highly competitive professional area, and many students find it hard to make a living as musicians when they graduate. Recognising this, we have developed an approach that encourages music students to acquire a range of skills that will enable them to enter the music industry in a number of possible roles, and still enables them to develop their performance skills to the highest levels. The reality is that many music graduates have to earn their living outside of professional music and express their talent in amateur performance. Our approach should help many students to combine their performance with opportunities to work in the wider music industry. Hopefully this is reflected in our range of courses.
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NICHE is a new concept in the delivery of further and higher education in the UK.
We are a private college, and our ambition is to change the way we all think about university and college education. Our approach is designed to be flexible, affordable, and inspirational, and we believe that students will find us an attractive option.
We provide a wide, and growing range of courses – all delivered by experienced academics,
and, unlike most publicly-funded colleges, we are strongly committed to reflecting and respecting
the personal and spiritual values of all of our students and staff. If you feel that our approach is right
for you, please explore our courses, and contact us if you require more information.
Our Unique Delivery packageWe are aware that many students, particularly mature students are very keen to develop their music education to the highest levels but are constrained by the 'reaities' of the current economic climate. It is difficult to consider giving up a job, moving home (often having to sell it), and looking forward to considerable student debt at the end of a long course. It doesn't have to be this way! The NICHE approach is designed to make it much easier for you to achieve your aims in music education, particularly at Degree levels of study. |
Music & Performance Courses
BTEC National Diploma
BTEC Professional Diploma - level5
HNC & HND
Bachelors Degree
New Appointments for NICHE
The Nationwide Independent College of Higher Education (NICHE) has appointed two well-known figures from the brass movement to lead its Faculty of Music and Performance.
Simon Kerwin and Tabby Clegg have accepted professorial chairs within NICHE and will become the new Head of Faculty and Director of Creative Development respectively
Note: Most of our Bachelor’s Degrees incorporate the following intermediate qualifications:
- * Graduate Certificate
- * Graduate Diploma
- * Certificate of Higher Education
- * Diploma of Higher Education
- * Foundation Degree (Depending on Modules and delivery pattern)
- * Ordinary Degree (without Honours)
- * Top-up Degree (Level 6 direct entry subject to previous qualifications and appropriate experience)
Bespoke Courses
We provide courses for a range of different organisations.
If you would like to organise specific courses for your organisation, please contact us to discuss your needs.
