95% of full-time students would recommend NESCol to others
Music, Sound Production & Drama
Your future starts here.
Courses
Our music, sound production and drama courses are innovative and tailored to meet the needs of the industry.
From learning to play instruments and exploring genres and styles, to the technical aspects of recording, mixing and producing audio, to the study of theatre, acting and performance – NESCol provides a creative environment for emerging talent to develop and thrive in their chosen field.
Our courses also help aspiring creatives to build the key employability skills required to succeed in this exciting area.
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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.
8,100
employed in Creative Industries in Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire in 2024¹
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.
4x
jobs in Creative Industries are growing at 4x the rate of the UK average²
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 3,000 students responded in our Student Satisfaction and Engagement Survey, covering the 2023-2024 academic year. We are delighted to share some of the feedback we received.
“The quality of education here is very high.”
96% of full-time students feel safe and secure at College
“I am happy to be part of the NESCol community. The staff are of a very supportive nature.”
92% of full-time students feel College has helped them develop knowledge and skills for the workplace
“I've loved learning about how the industry works and getting a better insight into what I can do.”
Student stories
Don’t take our word for it!
Matthew Mcguigan
Dedicated HND Music Student and talented pianist, Matthew Mcguigan, has concluded his four-year journey at NESCol with a graduation ceremony at the Music Hall in Aberdeen. Born and raised in…
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Lucy Parfitt
17-year-old Lucy Parfitt has had a passion for musical theatre since she was just five years old. Set to complete the Performing Arts: Drama course soon, Lucy has already achieved…
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Nathan Batchu
A career in acting wasn’t always on the cards for Nathan Batchu. A change of heart after school led him to NESCol and two years later, he’s been accepted to…
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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: Skills Development Scotland – Sectoral Skills Assessment 2024
² Source: Culture Counts