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UAL level 3 Diploma & Extended Diploma in Music Performance and Production

  • Course Type: Diploma

What can this course lead to?

On successful completion of this course, you can progress to study music degrees at university. You could also progress to careers such as:

  • Electronic Music Production
  • Studio Engineering
  • Composing Audio
  • Engineering Live Events
  • Engineering Lighting Designer
  • Sound Designer
  • Producer
  • Live Events Manager
  • Recording Artist
  • Acoustics Engineering
  • Broadcast Engineering
  • Music Promotion
  • Music Marketing
  • Performer

Who is it for?

The qualification has been designed for students who have an interest in music performance and / or production and who wish to explore and extend this interest via a full-time, immersive learning experience.

The UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Music provides students with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress to further study and training in a range of music disciplines.

What is covered?

You will study the following units:

  • Studio Recording
  • Composing Electronic Music
  • Production Synthesis and Sampling
  • Audio Engineering Acoustics
  • Music Marketing
  • Sound and Lighting for Live Events
  • Career Planning
  • Sound for Media
  • Specialist Subject Investigation
  • Final Major Project
You will also have the opportunity to perform technical duties in live sound and lighting alongside performing live at local music venues and events.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Students will need 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English and/or maths. Alternatively a Merit in a relevant Level 2 Diploma, and a GCSE grade 4/C or a pass for functional skills English Level 2.
  • You will also be required to attend an interview/audition and successfully complete a summer project.
  • A merit is required to progress to year two.

Start date: September

Course Code

SDP3MU5AF$

Duration

2 Years

Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds with no cost to study.
Learners aged 19+ can access funding options.

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Enrolling on the Music Performance & Production undergraduate degree course has been a game-changer for me. The equipment, course structure, and performance opportunities provided by the college have been instrumental in shaping my journey.

Jake Lee
Level 3 Music Production

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