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Level 3
Music Production | UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma | Level 3
COURSE OVERVIEW
Transform your passion for music into a career with this exciting course, designed to develop a range of creative music production skills. Based in our state-of-the-art recording studio complex and taught by music industry professionals, you will explore a broad range of music production skills, as well as learning about the music industry. Industry-based projects and work experience opportunities are part of each course curriculum, enabling you to further develop the skills to progress to a career in the music industry with the energy and confidence to thrive. You can choose to specialise in Music Production or DJ & Electronic music.
- Learn in state-of-the-art, dedicated music studios
- Tutors with professional industry experience
- Access to industry-grade recording studios and equipment
- Excellent links to the music industry
FURTHER INFORMATION
To start at this level, you need at least four GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, preferably including English and maths.
Further study
After one year at Level 3, most students go on to the second year to gain the Extended Diploma.
This prepares you to go on to university degree courses in music production.
Future careers
- Performer/producer
- Studio or live sound engineer
- Composer for film/TV/games/web
- Music teacher
- DJ
- Mixing engineer
You will be assessed throughout your course via practical activity observations, academic coursework and industry placements. Assessments are based around ‘real-life’ projects and industry or workplace scenarios including work experience. Your final grade will be awarded as pass, merit or distinction.
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Financial support
The applicable fees for this course, including any available discounts, will be listed in the information above.
How to apply
Once you have created an account, you can easily apply to your chosen course and track the status of your application at any time.
HOW THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORKS
Step 1
Set Up Your Account
You’ll be prompted to create an account which will allow you to log in to our Application Tracker website whenever you wish. This will provide you with important information and you can also track the progress of your application.
Step 2
Apply
Complete each step of the application form and then submit your completed form. We’ll let you know when we’ve safely received it with an acknowledgement email.
Step 3
Application Review Meeting
Before offering you a place at college, we’ll meet with you (either in person, by telephone or online). We’ll send you a link to our booking page where you can select a time that’s convenient for you.
Step 4
Accept Your Place
Offers will be sent to you via the email address you have provided. The offer will be conditional, based on predicted GCSE grades. You’ll need to accept your offer within 14 days to secure your place.
Step 5
What next?
Once you receive your GCSE results, you’ll need to get in touch with the college to inform us of them and start your enrolment process.
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