The Academy of Music & Sound – Degrees, Qualifications & Courses

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Specialists in music performance & production education since 1994 – AMS prepares you for a career in the modern music industry. With highly-recognised, funded qualifications and options to study in-centre or online, you can start with us on a Further Education course, progress all the way through an Undergraduate programme or a Masters in Popular Music Performance. Or join us wherever you are on your journey!

With established centres in Exeter, Gateshead, Edinburgh, Glasgow and online (AMSonline), and a teaching staff made up of music industry professionals with close-knit connections to their local music scenes – we have several attractive options for you to build your career in music.

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Rock School Level 3

Fully funded post-16 full-time music qualification. Specialist delivery for guitar and bass players, vocalists, drummers and singer-songwriters.

HNC - Scotland

The first year of our HND - available as a fast-track option in 2020/2021! Partially funded by SAAS (Scotland) available for guitar and bass players, vocalists, drummers and singer-songwriters.

HND - Scotland

Year 2 of our full-time pathway-specific course, partially funded by SAAS for guitar and bass players, vocalists, drummers and singer-songwriters. Take your next steps in music and hone an understanding of the modern industry.

Foundation Degree

Undergraduate course validated by London College of Music. Eligible for student finance, and designed for musicians of all disciplines. Take your next steps in music and hone an understanding of the modern music industry.

BA(Hons)

Undergraduate top-up year validated by the London College of Music. Gain a full Honours Degree in Music & Sound and consolidate your practice. Eligible for student finance, designed for musicians of all disciplines.

Masters

Postgraduate M.Mus in Popular Music Performance, validated by London College of Music. Specialise in your desired topic in-depth, explore theories and ideas, and refine your craft. Eligible for postgraduate student finance.