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Level 3 Music Course in Derby for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyRSL

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About this course

Free Level 3 Music Course in Derby. Classes run at Allestree Woodlands School, full-time over two years.

The course builds on GCSE-level music through a practical, project-based approach. You'll develop performance skills, work on composition projects, and explore roles within the music industry. Units cover music theory, production techniques, and industry-focused projects.

You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English and Maths. You'll finish with a Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Do you want to build on your knowledge gained from GCSE through a mainly practical approach? Do you want to work on a performance project as well as developing your composition skills? If you would like to look at roles within the music industry and take part in projects tailored to a music industry context then this is the course for you.

Entry requirements

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above uncluding English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your performance skills through practical projects.
  • You'll work on original compositions and develop your compositional technique.
  • You'll explore how the music industry works, including key roles and career paths.
  • You'll study music theory and apply it to real creative work.
  • You'll learn music production techniques and how to work in a studio context.
  • You'll build skills relevant to sound engineering and music technology.
  • You'll take part in collaborative projects set in a music industry context.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mainly practical approach in the classroom. Assessment includes performance projects, composition portfolios, and written work. You'll take part in music industry-focused projects as part of your assessment. Work is assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the two years, alongside any final submissions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Allestree Woodlands School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Musician, performs live or records as a session or solo artist.
  • Music producer, creates and produces tracks in a studio setting.
  • Sound engineer, manages audio for live events or recording sessions.
  • Music teacher, delivers music tuition in schools or privately.
  • Studio technician, supports recording and production in a professional studio.
  • Events technician, handles sound and technical setup for live performances.

What you could study next

  • Bachelor's Degree in Music, for those wanting to study performance, composition, or music technology at university level.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Technology, for a deeper focus on production and sound engineering.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Music, a shorter higher-education route into the music industry.
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