Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance

Singer? Guitarist? Piano player?

Looking to tune your skills and add a new string to your bow in the music industry? This is the course for you!

This Level 3 qualification in Music Performance will allow you to develop as both an individual artist and a collaborator. You will develop skills as part of an ensemble, whilst continuing to cultivate your own individual style.

Time will be given to exploring how to write your own music and also build your love of music into a sustainable career. During your 2nd year of study you will focus on developing an audio portfolio, allowing you to demonstrate everything you have learnt during your time with us. There will be plenty of performance opportunities built into your two years of study and you will have the use of specialist studios and workshop rooms throughout.

This qualification offers learners the opportunity to develop their musical, technical and listening skills over their course of study through a process of self-evaluation, practice and review, which are key skills for progression to higher education. The qualification also supports learners in building their own comprehensive personal audio portfolio in preparation for entry to employment in the music industry or higher education.

The qualification carries UCAS points and meets the admission requirements for many relevant courses, for example:

• BMus (Hons) in Music (Performance)
• BA (Hons) in Music Technology and Production
• BA (Hons) in Creative Musicianship
• BA (Hons) in Digital Music and Sound Arts
• BMus (Hons) in Contemporary Music Performance
• BA (Hons) in Music Performance, Production and Composition.

Learners should always check the entry requirements for degree programmes with the higher education providers that are offering them.

4 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C in the old grading structure) or above including one in English or maths.

Relevant Level 2 qualification at Merit Level with GCSE/Level 2 in English & maths. If you have a Pass grade you will complete an additional assessment to check course suitability.

Must have instrumental knowledge

This course is free for 16-18yrs; for 19-23yrs, course is free if you have not achieved a full Level 2 qualification.

For all other students fees apply:

Course fee £7395; Exam Fee TBC

If you're aged 19+ you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of the course.