BTEC Level 3 Music Course in Birmingham. Classes run at South & City College Birmingham Digbeth Campus, full-time over two years. Fees vary depending on your circumstances. If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. This level 3 btec music course focuses on music production, studio engineering, and live sound. You'll work in Mac sequencing suites, professional recording studios, and a 350-seat auditorium. The course is practical throughout, developing your production and live sound techniques.
Who this course is for
This Level 3 music production course based at our Digbeth campus is suitable for recent school leavers and adults who are looking for a successful career in music production, studio engineering or live sound. The course is very practical and you will have the opportunity to develop your music production techniques through sequencing and production in one of our Mac sequencing suites and professional recording studios. Live sound techniques are taught in our 350-seat auditorium (The Crossing) which hosts many artists, from college students to visiting performers, such as award-winning artist Tom Walker. Music production students will have the opportunity to provide the sound for these performances and you can attend performances from visiting artists.
Entry requirements
You will need: A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, two of which must be maths and English Language. BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Music Industry Skills (Merit or Distinction) together with a Grade 4 in maths and English. All applicants must have a good reference.
What you will learn
You'll develop music production techniques using sequencing software in a professional Mac suite.
You'll record and produce tracks in a professional recording studio environment.
You'll learn live sound techniques in a large-scale auditorium setting.
You'll build studio engineering skills, including signal flow and mixing.
You'll practise sequencing and arrangement as part of your production work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in recording studios, Mac sequencing suites, and a live auditorium. Classroom-based teaching covers the theory behind music production and sound engineering. Assessment is through coursework, practical projects, and portfolio evidence, in line with the Pearson Edexcel BTEC framework. There are no written exams for this qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Digbeth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Music producer: create and produce tracks in a studio setting.
Studio engineer: record, mix, and master audio professionally.
Live sound technician: manage sound for live events and venues.
Audio technician: set up and operate sound equipment for productions.
Session musician support: coordinate recording sessions in a studio.
Broadcast sound assistant: work on audio for TV, radio, or online content.
What you could study next
HNC or HND in Music Production (Level 4 or 5): a natural next step if you want to go deeper into production or engineering.
BA (Hons) in Music Production or Music Technology: a degree route for those aiming for senior creative or technical roles in the industry.
BTEC Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production: broadens your skills across audio, video, and digital media.
