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Free Level 3 Music Industry Course in Wakefield – Wakefield College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyRSL
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About this course

Free Level 3 Creative Music Industry Course in Wakefield. Classes run at Wakefield College, full-time during the day. Tuition and certification are free if you are 16 to 18 years old. Additional costs may apply for materials, equipment, visits, and residential trips. Over two years, you'll develop music technology and production skills, learn how the music industry works, and build compositional and sequencing skills through both group and independent projects. To apply, you'll need four GCSEs at Grade 9 to 4 including English or Maths, plus a satisfactory interview, audition, or submission of music production work.

Who this course is for

If you’ve got a passion for music technology and want to broaden your skills, develop current musicianship skills and career opportunities through practical learning, then the Rockschool music study programme is right for you. You will develop your music technology and production skills through a wide range of course modules. You will gain knowledge of how the current music industry works and learn how to develop compositional and sequencing skills both in groups and independently. Additionally, you will develop music production techniques that focuses on popular music, TV, film and radio using a range of software including ProTools, Traktor, Cubase 10 and Logic Pro X. You will have the opportunity to learn about how music is used as a tool to promote positive wellbeing and health. You will have the opportunity to develop your industry specific and wider skills, working towards a career within the music industry or Higher Education on one of the fantastic HE music study courses at Wakefield College. Rockschool (RSL) is the leading accredited provider of rock exams worldwide. Their Vocational Qualifications are taught the world over and are renowned for their practicality, flexibility and creativity. Inspired by the legends of rock, their qualifications are created with you, the musician in mind. Level 3 Music Technology applicants should display an active interest in the subject. The ability to play an instrument is desired but not essential. Future Career and Earning Potentials: Music Producer £22K-£41K Sound Designer (Gaming, Animation, TV, Film & Radio) £27K-£58K Live Sound Engineer £25K-£40K Studio Sound Engineer £15K-£40K Music Promotions Manager £12K-£60K (Source: National Careers Service & PayScale) Please Note: Work placement opportunities will be available during this study programme.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English or Maths and a Grade 3 in either English or Maths. OR 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including English or Maths and a Level 2 in either English or Maths. OR Successful completion of Level 2 at Merit Grade and GCSE English or Maths at Grade 4 and Level 2 English or Maths.

PLUS Satisfactory interview/audition or submission of music production/compositions.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop music technology and production skills across a range of practical projects.
  • You'll learn how the current music industry is structured and how it operates.
  • You'll build compositional and sequencing skills, working both independently and in groups.
  • You'll strengthen your musicianship through hands-on, practical learning.
  • You'll explore music software and digital production tools used in the industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical studio work. The course is delivered full-time during the day over two years. Assessment is through coursework, practical projects, and portfolio submissions. Group work and independent projects both feature throughout the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wakefield College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Be aware that some costs for materials, equipment, visits, and residential trips are payable by students.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Music producer: create and develop recorded tracks in a studio setting.
  • Sound engineer: manage audio for live events or recording sessions.
  • Music technology teacher: support others learning music production and technology.
  • Session musician: perform and record for artists, labels, or productions.
  • Music promoter: organise and market live music events.
  • Content creator: produce music-led audio and video content online.
  • Studio assistant: support recording and production in a professional studio.

What you could study next

  • Degree in Music Production or Music Technology: a natural next step if you want to specialise further at university level.
  • Degree in Music Business or Arts Management: if you're drawn to the commercial and organisational side of the industry.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Music: a two-year higher-level qualification available at many colleges, bridging into degree study.
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