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

Music Performance and Production UAL Advanced (Level 3) (Technology Pathway).

Overview

Music Performance and Production Advanced (Level 3)

This Music Performance &  Production study programme will introduce you to practical skills in performance, sound recording, composing and music technology including software based production.

Students will learn from industry professionals with state of the art equipment including fully featured recording studios and rehearsal suites.

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Course information

Need to know

Entry requirements

To begin this study programme you will need…

  • 4 GCSEs (or equivalents) at a 4 or above including English.

or

a (Diploma/Extended Certificate) Level 2 Music qualification at a Merit or higher.

Performance students must be competent instrumentalists and be able to demonstrate this at audition.

Production students must be able to demonstrate instrumental ability and/or provide evidence of previous music production work.

Course content

At Bedford campus, you will have the choice of 2 pathways:

  • Performance focuses on instrumental skills and developing live performance ability in groups with other musicians
  • Production focuses on developing sequencing and software skills for creating music using Logic X as well as using audio technology to record and mix in the studios. You can find out more about these options at one of our open days or during your interview.
Units studied:

Dependent on campus/pathway:

  • Sequencing
  • Performance
  • Recording
  • Composition
  • Songwriting
  • Music Theory
  • Music Business
  • Career Development
  • Live Sound

Skills gained:

Practical skills in performance, composition, sound recording, music production and mixing.

Next steps

Course progression:

On successful completion of this study programme (and achieving Functional Skills at Level 2) you could progress on to studying for a Foundation Degree or a BA (Hons) in a related subject.

Alternatively you could progress into employment in the music industry.

Additional information

Students will need to provide their own headphones and instruments where appropriate.

Available Courses
Bedford College
Starts: 08/09/2025
Type: Full Time
Length: 2 years
Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
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Tresham College Kettering Campus
Starts: 08/09/2025
Type: Full Time
Length: 2 years
Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time(s):
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Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.

Funding Information

All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses might still be free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. Whether you need to pay a fee and how much will be dependent on the programme you choose to study. For more information call 0345 658 8990.

If you’re over 23 or studying a second Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay a fee. Find out more on our financial support page at: www.bedfordcollegegroup.co.uk/finance or view the Full-time Fee Flow Chart below.

If you are unsure whether you need to pay or not then please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990.

Full-time Fee Flow Chart

If you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.

Find out more

If you live in any of the following areas and wish to apply for or enrol onto one of our courses, please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990 to check if your course is funded or not (Please note that if your course is not funded then you will pay a higher fee than what is listed, please contact our Customer Contact team for more information):

  • Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  • Greater Manchester
  • Greater London
  • Liverpool City Region
  • Tees Valley
  • West of England
  • West Midlands
  • Sheffield
  • Newcastle Upon Tyne
  • Barnsley and Doncaster
  • West Yorkshire
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Additional Learning Support

If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.

Accessibility

We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.

 

Additional formats

Course information sheets are also available in large print and audio formats. Call us on 01234 291000 to order your copy.