Music

UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Music Performance and Production

College,Adult
Music
Chippenham!Salisbury
Study Mode

Full Time

Start Date, Location

Sep 2026, Chippenham
Sep 2026, Salisbury

Duration

2 years

Cost

£.00

per academic year.
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Course Overview

This A-Level equivalent, two-year qualification in music performance and production will help you take a step towards the career of your dreams. Our courses are designed to help you tailor your learning towards your own talents and preferences. Whether you’re a traditional musician or you aspire to be the next big thing in rap, you want to organise events, or you’d like to produce the theme for the next big game, all are welcome. You’ll take part in collaborative and individual project work, taking on typical industry roles and completing a work experience portfolio with employers as part of your study programme.

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This Level 3 qualification will help you build specialist skills from several vocational areas, such as music production, business, technology and performance, with an opportunity to focus on a specialist subject in assignments.

Specialist subjects could include:
• The technical specifications of recording equipment
• Studio recording
• Mixing and mastering
• Software editing techniques
• Production techniques (sampling and sequencing)
• Rehearsal skills
• Performance skills
• Software programming
• Composition
• Live sound engineering
• Events management
• Music business
• Research projects

Typical projects may involve managing a student-based record label, organising and performing in live music events, producing an EP of electronic music, scoring a game or film sequence, or taking part in music festivals.
4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, or equivalent.


A successful interview.
This course has no formal exams; assessments are instead based on the development of practical coursework and portfolio materials.
Resource Fee
You will need to pay your £25 non-refundable Resource Fee before coming to enrol. This can be done on the online shop Wiltshire College Online Shop You will need to bring a copy of your receipt to enrolment as proof of purchase. If you cannot pay online please pay by card on enrolment day.

Studio Fee
There is an annual fee for studio and performance resources on the music courses. The cost is £100 for Level 2 learners and £150 for Level 3 learners.
This helps to ensure the availability of the latest equipment and provision for all learners.
Please pay this through the Wiltshire College online shop Wiltshire College Online Shop by the start of term.
Stationery

All students are required to provide their own personal stationery to include pads, pens and pencils, poly pockets and folders ready for the start of term. Course lecturers will advise of any specific requirements at the start of term.

Equipment
You may find it helpful to purchase an external hard drive to store your own work.
Although the college can provide professional standard headphones in some cases, personal headphones are also an advantage for music production and performance activities.
We recommend that if your place is conditional in achieving exam results that you do not purchase items until your place is confirmed.

Books
Your course will advise of any textbooks that are recommended at the start of term. The college has a fully stocked Learning Resource Centre.

Trips
All students have the opportunity to attend trips during the year. You will be advised of these by your course lecturer and they can be paid for through the college shop on Wiltshire College Online Shop.

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