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Level 3 Music Course in Eastbourne

Cost�7172.00 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
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 3 Music Performance and Production Course in Eastbourne. Classes run at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus, full-time over two years.

The course is awarded by University of the Arts London. It carries the same weight as three full A-Levels. You'll work on practical projects in industry-standard facilities. Work includes recording a multi-track album, live performance, session musician skills, and composing to commission. In year two, you'll produce a solo album and help run the college record label.

You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Diploma in Music Performance and Production.

Who this course is for

This two-year Diploma course is equivalent to three full A-Levels, and is designed to prepare you for employment in the music industry, self-employment, or for progression to higher education. Undertake a wide and exciting range of practical project work to develop your skills in our industry-standard facilities.

Entry requirements

Minimum five grade 4-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 2 course, and English or maths at grade 4. Good ability on a musical instrument to be shared at interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop recording and production skills using industry-standard equipment.
  • You'll practise live performance and session musician techniques.
  • You'll compose music to specific briefs, as a working musician would.
  • You'll record and produce a multi-track album.
  • You'll produce your own solo album in year two.
  • You'll help organise and run live performances.
  • You'll set up and manage the college record label.
  • You'll build skills in self-employment and working as a freelance music professional.

How you will learn

Assessment is by assignments, both practical and research-based. Methods include audio recordings, live music performances, video interviews, tutorials, and blogs. All assessment uses industry-standard techniques and practices. There are no written exams. You'll build a body of work across the two years that reflects real industry output.

What you will need to bring

East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus recommends you bring your own pair of headphones. Familiarity with your headphone sound is important for production work in the industry. You should also bring your primary musical instrument to sessions. The centre will confirm any other requirements 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 recordings, live events, or broadcast.
  • Music composer, writes music to briefs for film, TV, or advertising.
  • Record label manager, oversees artist development and releases.
  • Freelance music professional, works independently across performance and production.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Music Production or Music Performance, the natural next step after this Diploma.
  • A degree in Sound Engineering or Audio Technology, for those focusing on the technical side.
  • A degree in Music Business or Artist Management, for those interested in the industry behind the music.
  • Higher National Diploma in Music, an alternative higher education route at some colleges.
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