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

This course concentrates on the four main areas within the music industry.

Musicianship: This is concerned with your improvement as a musician. You will develop knowledge of theory and also become a better player.

Units in this area:

• Aural Perception Skills
• Listening Skills for Music Technologists
• Music Theory and Harmony
• Music Performance Techniques

Performance: You will learn about how to choose a balanced repertoire, good practice and rehearsal schedules along with working to a time-scale. You will be a member of one of the several groups that we form every year and will take part in regular performances.

Units in this area:

• Contemporary Songwriting Techniques
• Working and Developing as a Musical Ensemble

Technology: What's the use of getting a good band together, working hard and then producing a weak demo? You will learn how to record successfully and to understand just what to use as demo material.

Units in this area:

• Music Production Techniques
• Sequencing Systems and Techniques

Industry: Who does what in the music industry? Learn about why you need a manager or an agent, what the A&R department will do for you, the benefits and pitfalls that await artists and (most importantly) how to earn money from your music.

Units in this area:

• The Sound and Music Industry

• Level 3 courses are usually 2 years in length.
• You will need 4 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above. One of the 4 GCSE's to be Maths or English at Grade 4 (or functional skill level 2) to study at this level.
• If you have a level 2 qualification in the subject you want to study  and a maths or English GCSE at Grade 4 (or functional skill level 2) you can study at this level.
• Entry requirements for Level 3 courses in some sectors may be more specific. If you're unsure whether you meet these requirements, don't worry — we can help you find a suitable course that aligns with your skills and experience.

You will be required to perform a short audition which can be singing, or playing your musical instrument.

If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

Upon completing this course, you can progress towards employment in music related industries as a professional musician.

You can also progress on to another course, with opportunities to study a Higher Education / University level course.

On this course, you will be required to own an instrument, e.g. a guitar or drumsticks if you're a drummer.