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Level 2 Music Course in Cambridge

CostFee:2329.00 Concession: 244.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 2 Music Performance and Production Course in Cambridge. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College, full-time during the day over one year. You'll need three GCSEs at Grade 3 (D) or above to apply. The course covers the skills and knowledge needed to work as a performer or producer in the music industry today. You'll train with working musicians and producers, use professional recording studios, and have the opportunity to release music on the college's own record label. The level 2 music performance and production qualification is awarded by the University of the Arts London.

Who this course is for

Delivered by working musicians & producers, this challenging course focuses on introducing the relevant skills, knowledge and experience necessary to succeed as a producer and/or performer in the music industry today. We have outstanding performance and production facilities and offer great opportunities to release music on our record label, Rogue. Working with our industry specialist teaching staff you will reach professional standards of performance & musicianship, studio recording & production and live sound engineering. There will also be opportunities to attend workshops with experienced industry professionals and to perform solo and collaboratively in college and external venues. Working both independently and collaboratively with your peers you will develop the appropriate fundamental knowledge and techniques required to:

  • run studio recording sessions and to mix these to a professional standard.
  • rehearse, write and perform collaboratively at gigs in college and externally. - compose, arrange and mix with Logic Pro X
  • understand the structure of the contemporary music industry and the job opportunities available to you as a producer/performer.
  • market and promote releases and live events - as well as yourself as a performer/artist/producer/band member. Attendance at a Welcome Event, and at Taster Days is required as well as a good reference

Entry requirements

You will need 3 GCSEs at Grade 3 (D) or above.

In addition:

You might wish to take the opportunity to demonstrate your performance or production skills in the welcome event.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance skills to a professional standard of musicianship.
  • You'll learn studio recording techniques used in the music industry.
  • You'll build music production skills working in professional facilities.
  • You'll gain experience releasing and presenting finished music.
  • You'll understand what it takes to work as a performer and producer today.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical studio work, taught by working musicians and producers. Assessment is based on your performance and production work throughout the course. You may be asked to demonstrate your skills at a welcome event before the course begins. Practical projects and studio recordings form the core of how your progress is measured.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Music producer, creating and recording tracks in a studio setting
  • Session musician, performing on recordings for other artists
  • Live sound technician, managing audio at live events
  • Music promoter, organising and marketing live performances
  • Recording studio assistant, supporting professional recording sessions
  • Content creator, producing music-led audio and video content

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance or Music Production. A natural next step if you want to deepen your skills and keep your options open for higher education or industry work.
  • Level 4 or degree-level study in Music Production, Sound Engineering, or Music Business. Many universities accept a strong Level 3 music qualification for entry onto these programmes.
  • University of the Arts London Foundation or degree programmes, building on the UAL qualification you already hold.
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