Level 3 Creative Music Industry Course in Plymouth. Classes run at Access Creative College Plymouth, full-time during the day. Tuition is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though an Advanced Learner Loan may be available to help with costs. You'll develop in-depth skills in composing, producing, and recording music using industry hardware and software. The course covers a wide range of styles, from electronic genres to music for media, film, and games. You'll also have the option to perform your work at live events. Entry requires four or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English. The course runs for 72 weeks.
Who this course is for
If you are a musician, vocalist or singer/songwriter who wants to develop skills for university or professional work, then this is the course for you. You will gain in-depth skills in all areas of music performance, including
musicianship, songwriting, repertoire development, rehearsal skills and live and recorded performance.
Ideal for young musicians aged 16+. We work with guitarists, bass players, keyboard players, drummers, vocalists, singer/ songwriters, percussionists, horn players, string players. Whatever you play we can help you develop your skills!
For musicians into creating and performing any style of popular music, from metal, indie and alternative to folk, funk, soul, jazz and blues.
Based around real-world projects with opportunities to write, record and perform. Performances range from gigs in local venues to festivals such as Latitude.
Linked to business, allowing you to map out your future career. Creative industries in the UK are out-performing almost all other areas of the UK economy and now support over 1.7 million jobs.
Designed to give you more than music in that you will also gain valuable job skills and life skills.
Linked to nationally-recognised music qualifications.
Graded Good by Ofsted in 2016.
Entry requirements
Four or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C), including English (Language or Literature).
What you will learn
You'll compose and produce music using professional hardware and software.
You'll record and arrange music across a range of styles, including electronic, media, and film music.
You'll develop skills in DJing and performing your work at live events.
You'll learn music production techniques for genres such as drum and bass, techno, dubstep, and house.
You'll create music for media contexts including games, film, and advertising.
You'll build a working knowledge of the creative music industry and professional practice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and hands-on studio work at Access Creative College Plymouth. Assessment is through coursework, practical projects, and portfolio evidence. You'll work on real production briefs and build a body of work across the course. Live performance opportunities form part of your learning, giving you practical experience alongside your technical studies.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Access Creative College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Music producer: create and record tracks for artists or labels.
DJ: perform at live events, clubs, or online platforms.
Music composer for media: write music for games, film, or advertising.
Studio technician: support recording sessions in a professional studio.
Audio engineer: manage sound for recordings or live events.
Music content creator: produce original music for digital and social platforms.
What you could study next
Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Music Production or Music Technology: the next step if you want to specialise further before entering the industry.
A degree in Music Production, Music Technology, or a related subject: many universities accept this qualification as part of their entry criteria.
An Advanced Learner Loan can help fund Level 4 and above study if fees apply.
