96% would recommend NESCol to others.
Music, Sound Production & Drama
Bringing performing arts to life.
Courses
NESCol‘s basement studios and theatre are alive with inspiration.
Our music, sound production and drama courses are tailored to meet the demands of the fast-moving creative sector.
Whether you’re composing, mixing, or performing, you’ll develop your technical skills and theoretical understanding in a vibrant environment.
With courses taught by industry-experienced lecturers, you’ll grow as a performer or creator and build key employability skills, so you’re ready for your chosen career or the transition to university.
View all full-time music, sound production & drama courses
As well as a host of full-time courses, we also offer part-time courses in music, sound production & drama where you can study at a location near you with daytime, evening and weekend options.
52,400
actors, entertainers and presenters in the UK¹
When I came to see the facilities at Aberdeen City Campus and spoke to staff who told me about the course content and the opportunities it could provide, applying was a no-brainer!
Definitely do it! You’ll make friends for life and have a great experience!”
Nairn Milne
Nairn studied HND Music at NESCol before progressing to a BA Hons Music at Edinburgh Napier University. He is now a professional session drummer who has played with artists such as McFly, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Amy Macdonald, and most recently, Callum Beattie. He has also established a successful drum teaching business. .
Career opportunities
Former students have gone onto exciting and varied careers including:
Music
Musician, Music Teacher and Music Therapist
Sound Production
Audio Engineer, Audio Technician, Music Producer and Sound Designer.
Acting & Performance
Actor, Drama Teacher and Presenter.
£7.6 billion
contributed to the economy by the UK's music industry in 2023²
Where you will study
A hidden gem on the North East arts scene, our very own theatre at City Campus has a capacity of more than 100 and hosts a range of shows each year. Most importantly it provides the ideal space for students to hone their skills in performance and production. The theatre complements music rehearsal spaces as well as sound production, TV and radio studios.
Study music, sound production & drama in Aberdeen
- 4,500+ students
- Fitness Suite
- 4 Cafés
- Quiet & social areas
Our Aberdeen City Campus is situated in the heart of Aberdeen city centre, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bars and cafés.
Study part-time
Part-time courses are offered at locations throughout the region.
What our students think
More than 4,100 full-time students responded in our Student Satisfaction and Engagement Survey, covering the 2025-2026 academic year. We are delighted to share some of the feedback we received.
"Learning at college has been incredibly fun."
96% feel safe and secure at College.
"I feel very supported in my learning and staff are very helpful."
93% feel College has helped them develop knowledge and skills for the workplace.
"Staff use their industry experience well."
Student stories
Don’t take our word for it!
Rosco Yule
HND Music
Adult returner Rosco studied music at NESCol before completing a BA in Applied Music at UHI Perth. He is now a busy professional in London, providing audio for major TV productions, such as The Traitors!
Luc Retour Rose
HND Sound Production
Luc thrived during his HND. He went on to complete an audio technology degree at university and now lives in York, leading a successful career as a technical product manager for an acoustics material company.
Hannah Wheeler
HND Acting & Performance
Hannah has always known that she wanted to be an actress, volunteering both in and outside of College. She is now set to enter third year of a BA (Hons) in Acting & Performance at Queen Margaret University.
Get in touch
Our student advisers can help with any application enquiries.
Contact the team directly by calling 01224 612330, dropping into your local Student Advice Centre, or by emailing studentadvice@nescol.ac.uk. Student advisors are also available on LiveChat when the chat icon appears at the bottom of our website.
¹ Source: Nomis – Office for National Statistics (ONS)
² Source: UK Music