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Level 2 Music Industry Course in Birmingham

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start22 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact South & City College Birmingham for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Creative Music Industry Course in Birmingham. Evening classes run at South & City College Birmingham Digbeth Campus, fitting study around your existing commitments. Fees vary depending on your circumstances. Contact the college for full fee information.

The course runs over 12 weeks and covers music production, studio engineering, and live sound techniques. You'll work in Mac sequencing suites and professional recording studios. Live sound is taught in a 350-seat auditorium. Entry requires a Level 1 Functional Skills qualification in English, three GCSEs at grade 3, and a Level 1 qualification in music or another subject.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Creative Industries.

Who this course is for

This 12-week Level 2 course is designed for adults (aged 19 and above) aspiring to pursue careers in music production, studio engineering, or live sound. Held at the Digbeth campus, it offers comprehensive training in various music production skills. The course is highly practical, allowing you to refine your music production techniques through sequencing and production in our Mac sequencing suites and professional recording studios. Live sound techniques are taught in our 350-seat auditorium, The Crossing, which hosts a wide range of artists, from college students to visiting performers like award-winning artist Tom Walker.

Entry requirements

Students wishing to apply for the course will be interviewed and previous skills and experiences taken into account. In addition, it is expected you will have the following qualifications:

� Minimum of Level 1 Functional Skills in English � 3 GCSEs at grade 3 � Level 1 qualification in music or any other subject

What you will learn

  • You'll develop music production techniques using sequencing software on Mac.
  • You'll record and produce audio in professional studio environments.
  • You'll learn live sound techniques in a large auditorium setting.
  • You'll explore studio engineering skills used in professional recordings.
  • You'll build practical skills in music sequencing and arrangement.
  • You'll gain an understanding of how the creative music industry works.

How you will learn

Classes are held in the evening at the Digbeth Campus. You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in Mac sequencing suites and professional recording studios. Live sound work takes place in a 350-seat auditorium. Assessment is based on practical work and skills developed throughout the course. An interview takes place before you start, and your previous skills and experience are taken into account.

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, creates and produces recorded music in a studio.
  • Sound engineer, manages audio for recordings and live events.
  • Studio engineer, operates recording equipment in professional studios.
  • Live sound technician, runs audio for concerts and live performances.
  • Music technology assistant, supports production teams in creative settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology, a natural next step for those wanting to deepen production and engineering skills.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance, for those moving toward performance alongside production.
  • Higher National Certificate in Music Production, a college-level qualification for those aiming toward a degree or senior industry roles.
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