UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance and Production
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Get hands-on experience with industry-standard tech and the skills needed to launch a career in the music industry or progress to university.
Is this course right for me?
The course focuses on the techniques used to record and produce music, to stage music performance and also to develop as composers and performers of popular music. You will need to have previous experience of making music as an instrumentalist or vocalist, or through the use of other technologies such as DJing or computer music production.
Upon successfully completing the first year of the course, you will be awarded a Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance and Production, the vocational equivalent to one and a half A-levels. Completing the second year leads to a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance and Production, which is the vocational equivalent to three A-levels.
What are the entry requirements?
- Six GCSEs at grade C or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include:
- English Language & Literature/Cymraeg Language & Literature
- PLUS Mathematics & Numeracy at grade DD or above
- Two videos or recording of music making - performance/compositions
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course meeting or informal interview
If you completed your GCSEs before summer 2027, please contact Admissions to discuss entry requirements.
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of relevant Level 2 programme with a merit grade or above in addition to a successful decision from progression board meeting
- GCSE English Language/First Language Welsh at grade C or above
- GCSE Mathematics at grade D or above
- Two videos or recording of music making - performance/compositions
What will I learn?
Develop an understanding of pop music through listening, playing and performance alongside research projects and class discussions. You will also learn studio and live sound techniques through hands-on experience and real recording and performance projects. Collaboration is a key part of music making; work in groups as well as on your own to make and record music and develop both creative and professional skills through a mix of practical work, presentations, and written assignments.
The course consists of eight units that will develop skills in:
- Playing
- Performing
- Composing
- Sequencing
- Recording
- Producing
- Editing
- Mixing
- Mastering music
Most importantly of all, develop the ability to listen!
You will also:
- Perform as a musician
- Create new music as a composer or song writer
- Record and produce your own and others music
- Develop theoretical skills and musical and technical vocabulary
- Use computers as tools for composition and recording
- Organise and stage gigs and other music events
- Develop business skills through enterprise projects
- Evaluate and analyse work in order to improve performance
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
Work-based, progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty – you will study Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications.
Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme – will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Life Skills Academy programmes – you will have opportunities to upskill in English and Maths through Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) / Century or attending Essential Skills classes.
All other courses and those who have progressed through the internal progression route:
Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
A one year GCSE Resit Programme in GCSE Mathematics Intermediate Tier (Welsh or English medium) / GCSE English Language
A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s – The priority of this programme (Foundation Maths for Mathematics pathway) is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression onto the one-year, intermediate tier resit programme.
A one year pre-GCSE upskilling course in mathematics – The priority of this programme is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression to the Foundation Maths programme.
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
What can I do next?
This course can lead to a range of career opportunities such as:
- Music publisher
- Booking agent
- Tour manager
- Stage manager
- Music technician
- Recording engineer
- Record producer
- Professional musician
- Song writer
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- A memory stick/a small portable USB hard drive
- Ear plugs - £20
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No tuition fee
- You will need to pay a £40 music workshop fee each year before you start the course
- You can rent a locker for £10 per year this will be refunded if the locker remains undamaged and keys are returned
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
