Music Courses

Overview

Embark on a creative journey and unleash your talent at our dedicated, state-of-the-art facility for Music and Performing Arts, the Sam Newsom Centre. Whether you're writing original songs, producing professional-quality videos, creating promotional materials, or performing at live events, you will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of disciplines. Develop your skills in mixing, mastering, and sound engineering using industry standard equipment and software in professional studios.

While learning from experienced tutors with industry backgrounds, you will also have opportunities to collaborate with other creatives and take part in public performances. Build a diverse and impressive portfolio that showcases both your creative flair and technical abilities, through a dynamic, practical learning experience that is the perfect launchpad for a successful career in the music industry.

A student band performing on the street under a Boston College gazebo.

Student singing and playing the guitar on stage.

Your Future in Music

Sam Newsom Centre

Based in the town centre of Boston, the Sam Newsom Centre is a dedicated building for the College’s Music and Performing Arts students.

The centre boasts excellent facilities and top-of-the-range industry standard equipment, including DJ suites, recording studios, an ICT suite and an incredible auditorium famed for its acoustics.

Sam Newsom Centre

The stage and seating in the main theatre at Sam Newsom.

Hear what our students think...

Hear from our students

“I have always had an interest in music and decided after visiting a College event that the course was for me. The course develops other skills needed to be successful such as business-related skills and provides an insight into the industry.

We get a lot of practice time at College so when I am not learning theory, I will be in one of the music practice rooms rehearsing. Most of our rehearsal time is self-led, but the lecturers are always available to help us develop and give us support. They also have a lot of experience and expertise which they share with us.”

Tavis | Music

“Boston College is completely different to school, I’ve been able to improve my skills, and the course is flexible so I’ve been able to fit it to my own personal interests. The Music course is split 50/50 between practical and theory based work. The lecturers are very supportive and are always on hand to provide constructive criticism, which is a great way of learning. They have all worked within the industry, so we are able to learn from their experiences.

After completing the Level 3 course I’m hoping to continue my studies in either vocals or song writing at university.”

Beth | Music