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Level 2 Music Course in Eastbourne

Cost�2000.00 We recommend students purchase a pair of headphones to use on the course to enable students to familiarise themselves with their headphone sound which is hugely important for industry and production techniques. We also ask that students bring mus
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 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 Eastbourne. Classes run at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs for one year. You'll work on practical projects to find your strengths. Then you choose a specialist pathway: performance or production. Production covers recording, producing, and engineering. You'll record a multi-track album, develop session musician skills, and help organise live performances. You'll also work to a commission brief and explore self-employment in the music industry. All assessment is project-based. There are no exams.

You'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English or maths at grade 3, plus a basic ability on an instrument. You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Diploma in Music Performance and Production.

Who this course is for

This one-year course, will prepare you for employment or for progression to our Level 3 Music Production course. Practical project work lets you establish your interests and strengths, before progressing to either a performance-based specialist pathway, or a production based one. There are no examinations on this course.

Entry requirements

Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English or maths at grade 3. Basic ability on a musical instrument to be shared at interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop performance techniques and session musician skills.
  • You'll record and produce a multi-track album.
  • You'll learn recording, producing, and engineering on a production pathway.
  • You'll compose music to specific briefs as a commissioned project.
  • You'll help organise and run live performances.
  • You'll explore working as a self-employed musician or producer.
  • You'll build a portfolio of practical, vocationally relevant project work.

How you will learn

All assessment is through practical, project-based work. There are no exams. You'll work on real creative briefs throughout the year. Projects are designed to develop your technical, creative, and professional skills. You'll be guided toward a sustainable career in the music industry. The course is predominantly practice-based, delivered in the classroom and studio facilities at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus.

What you will need to bring

The college recommends you bring your own pair of headphones. Familiarity with your headphone sound is important for production techniques used in the industry. You should also bring your own musical instrument. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will confirm any other materials you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Musician, performs as a session or solo artist.
  • Music producer, creates and produces recorded music.
  • Sound engineer, records and mixes audio in studio or live settings.
  • Music composer, writes music to briefs for clients or media.
  • Live events technician, manages sound and production at performances.
  • Self-employed music artist, runs their own music business.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 UAL Music Performance and Production Diploma, the natural next step at East Sussex College, deepening your specialism in performance or production.
  • Level 3 Music Technology or Sound Engineering qualification, for those focusing on the technical production side.
  • Higher National Certificate in Music, for progression toward degree-level study in music or music production.
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