Music

Pathways

Pathways are made up of courses focused on future careers or further education opportunities

Musicians, producers, sound engineers and record label owners have all started their careers at Canterbury College – you could be next.

Our lecturers are all active in the music industry and help students develop the skills and professional links to start a career. Students spend time learning the latest technology-based techniques.

Careers

Composer/Musician
Studio Engineer
Music Producer
Music Teacher
Live Sound Engineer

Industry Links

City Sound Project in the Park
KMFM
Rockschool Ltd

Facilities

We have five fully equipped rehearsal rooms, two recording studios and post-production rooms. Aspiring producers can develop their skills on industry-standard applications including Logic X, Ableton and Sibelius.

BRIT Kids

BRIT Kids at Canterbury College is one of our newest partnership schools. Hosted at Canterbury College, BRIT kids offers classes in Theatre, Dance, Singing, Art Club, Digital Design and Film Making.

Students at Canterbury College benefit from 10% off all weekend classes at BRIT Kids.

Find out more here.

Career Prospects

Example: Musicians

Annual pay
£17,680 - £32,760

Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.

Across the UK the workforce is projected to expand by 24% over the period to 2027, adding 12,200 jobs. In the same period, 71% of the workforce is projected to retire, creating 36,377 job openings.

Role description

Musicians write, arrange, orchestrate, conduct and perform musical compositions.

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What's next?

If you are 16 to 18-years-old and want to explore your options then apply today.

Step 1 - Apply

Once you apply, you will have an interview to discuss your chosen pathway.

Step 2 - Interview

We will contact you with appropriate options for conducting your interview, either online or in person.

At your interview, we will discuss the entry requirements for each level and course. It is also your opportunity to make sure that the pathway meets your goals and ambitions.

Read our guidance for applying to join us