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Level 3 Extended Diploma in the Creative Music Industry (Performance)

Course Code

Music Performance

Course Type

School Leaver Course

Course Duration

2 years

Location

Central Campus

Start Date

1 September, 2025

Are you a passionate performer, songwriter, or aspiring artist ready to turn your talent into a career? This full-time, two-year course is designed for 16–18-year-olds who live and breathe music — whether you dream of performing live, writing original tracks, or building a future in the music industry.

On this course you will:

Master advanced rehearsal techniques
Record and performed for live camera
Strengthen your music theory knowledge
Learn how to audition
Collaborate with other creatives
Explore the business of music

By the end of the course, you won’t just be a better musician, but you’ll be confident to go into the music world.

You’ll need four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above and/or a Level 2 Music qualification. Experience is also taken into account.

Modules:

Rehearsing Music
Music Theory
Listening to Music
Performing Music for Recording
Music Promotion
Music Industry Revenue Flow
Collaborative Music Project
Auditioning for Music
Practical Musicianship
Performing Music to Camera
Performing Music Live
Music Publishing
Digital Distribution
Copyright and Music
Collaborative composition

Facilities:

Students on our Music courses benefit from a whole range of facilities including:

On-site recording Studio
Dedicated Rehearsal Spaces
Music Technology suites (equipped with DAW software, MIDI keyboards and controllers, audio interfaces and headphones, software instruments and effects plugins.)
Performance spaces (stage, PA system with speakers, mixing desk, and microphones, lighting equipment and seating for an audience.
Instrument practice rooms (smaller, soundproofed rooms for individual instrumental practice. These may or may not have instruments provided)

This course offers some exciting trips such as:

Behind the scenes at 02
Download Festival
Talks from professionals
Weekly Open Mic nights
Perform in gigs at external venues
Participate in the annual Festival of Arts

When you’re not studying, there’s a wide range of enrichment activities to get involved in – perfect for making new friends, building confidence, and gaining experiences that will boost your CV or university application.

Through the Student Union and college committees, you can take part in everything from sports teams, enterprise and volunteering projects to fundraising campaigns and even the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

There’s something for everyone – from joining a debating society, to attending inclusive cultural events and festivals, or enjoying one of our regular film nights and theatre trips.

Students are assessed by:

course work
practical work
performances.

Learners must complete all units to a pass grade or higher to achieve the full qualification.

Most students have university or drama school as a target at the end of their studies, and past students have gone on to join degree-level courses across the country, including some of the best colleges of Music and Performing Arts in the UK.

Some students choose to go straight into the music industry with roles such as:

Industry roles could include:

Performing Musician
Session Musician
Studio Assistant/Runner
Live Sound Technician
Music Teacher/Tutor
Arts Administrator
Marketing/Promotions Assistant
Independent Artist
Freelance Musician/Performer
Home Studio Owner
Private Music Tutor
Roles in arts venues, festivals, and music organisations handling event planning, logistics, finance, and operations

Course Details

Qualification

Level 3

Exam Board

RSL

Study Mode

Full Time

Department

Creative Industries 16-18, Music

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