Music and Performing Arts

Learn from staff who are industry professionals and work on live briefs for industry as part of your course.

About Music and Performing Arts

Performing, acting, singing, dancing, music, producing… your passion could become your future career. Our well-respected Music and Performing Arts courses are based in our City Centre Campus, with fantastic facilities including state-of-the-art film, dance and music studios, Mac suites and specialist creative classrooms. There’s also the 100-seat Theatr Michael Sheen, home to many performances and screenings through the year.
CAVC is one of the largest providers of creative industries education in the country staff are industry professionals with vast and current experience and contacts in the industry. This sees exciting links, live projects, performances and opportunities with the likes of BAFTA, It’s My Shout and headline music venues throughout the year, all helping you to further stand out from the crowd.

Your CAVC

Students on art, design and multimedia courses are offered exciting opportunities to support their progress - developing exhibitions in high profile venues, working on live briefs with employers and through unique ways to develop and showcase their work.

Your Industry

The UK music industry is now worth £7.3 billion and supports 216,000 jobs (UK Music, 2023). In Wales, music continues to thrive, generating a £262 million turnover in 2023 and supporting thousands of creative professionals across performance, production, and live events. In the Cardiff Capital Region, the industry is predicted to grow 2.7% (Lightcast 2026).

Your Future

Many students choose to progress to higher education, securing places in leading music and performing arts universities, including the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Many students move directly into work, starting their career in the creative industries.

Music and Performing Arts Courses

Music

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Music L2 Full Time 1 September 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Music (Performance) L3 Full Time 1 September 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Music (Production) L3 Full Time 1 September 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
BMus(Hons) in Performance & Recording (Top Up) L6 Full Time 15 September 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Performing Arts

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Performing Arts Practice (Acting) L3 Full Time 1 September 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Performing Arts Practice (Musical Theatre) L3 Full Time 1 September 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Rubicon Dance - Extended Diploma L3 Full Time 1 September 2027 Rubicon Dance
Professional Diploma in Music (Performance) L4 Full Time 1 September 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Professional Diploma in Performing Arts (Practice) L4 Full Time 1 September 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff