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If you want a career in music, this course will give you all the skills you need for your next step. Whether you’ve got a voice like Ariana Grande or want to produce like Dr Dre, then the music course is right for you. The tutors have industry experience and are experts in their field. They’ll teach you all the different areas of the industry, from performance techniques and music technology to composition and industry studies. The facilities are great; there are even recording studios so you can record quality music for your projects.
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Our Outstanding Music Courses

Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Exploring the Creative Arts and Media Sectors

Level 2 Extended Certificate for Music Practitioners

Level 2 Diploma for Music Practitioners

Level 3 Extended Certificate for Music Practitioners - Performance

Level 3 Extended Certificate for Music Practitioners - Production

Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners - Performance

Level 3 Subsidary Diploma for Music Practitioners - Production

Level 3 Extended Diploma for Music Practitioners - Performance

Level 3 Extended Diploma for Music Practitioners - Production

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What Next?

Following successful completion of Level 3, you could go on to university and the University Centre Grimsby has a BA (Hons) Music Production or BA (Hons) Popular Music Performance degrees going deeper into performance and production

Career Areas

  • Musician
  • Sound engineer
  • Music technician
  • Producer

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for our courses depend on the specific requirements of each Programme of Study and an individual’s previous experience, which will all be discussed during the interview process. The following list offers a guide as to what you might be expected to achieve to gain entry on to a particular level of a course.
PLEASE NOTE IN SOME AREAS WHERE THERE IS A HIGHER MATHS, ENGLISH OR SCIENCE CONTENT, OR WHERE TECHNICAL SKILLS ARE REQUIRED, THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE HIGHER THAN STATED BELOW. APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COURSES AT THEIR INTERVIEW AND THIS IS CHECKED AT ENROLMENT. FOR CREATIVE COURSES A PORTFOLIO REVIEW OR AUDITION MAY BE REQUIRED AT INTERVIEW.

Entry Level 3 Programmes

No formal entry qualifications but subject to approval from the Foundation Learning Assessment Team.

Level 1 Programmes

GCSEs grades1-2 or E to G or equivalent, including Foundation Awards and Entry Level Certificates.

Level 2 Programmes

Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 3 (previously D) or above including Maths and English language OR Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above including Maths and English language and relevant subject qualification OR Minimum of Level 1 course in chosen subject at merit or above and English language and Maths at Level 1.

Level 3 Programmes

Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 (previously C) or above including Maths and English language OR Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including Maths and English language and relevant subject qualification OR Minimum of Level 2 course in chosen subject at merit or above and English language and Maths at level 2.

Progressing to each level of study

Once you successfully completed your course you may be able to progress to the next level, following a satisfactory interview with a Tutor. If you’ve finished your Level 3 course you will be offered advice and guidance from our Career Advisers on how to apply for a place at University through UCAS, or how to apply for a job or an Apprenticeship.

Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 courses generally last one year; Level 3 courses will usually last for two years.