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Free Level 3 Music Course in Fareham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Music Performance and Production Course in Fareham. Classes run at Fareham College, full-time during the day.

The course covers performance technique, music production, sound engineering, and the music industry. You'll develop practical skills alongside creative and technical knowledge. The course runs over one year and leads to a University of the Arts London Diploma.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance and Production.

Who this course is for

Full time learners who are 16-18 years old

Entry requirements

You will need five GCSEs at grades 4-9, or equivalent (including English and maths) OR Relevant Level 2 qualification (merit or distinction grade) including GCSE English and maths grades 4-9, or equivalent AND Demonstrate your practical/performance skills with a two-minute audition. This full-time course is designed for young people aged 16-18 (or up to 24 if supported with an EHCP).

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your performance skills across your chosen instrument or voice.
  • You'll learn music production techniques using industry-standard software and equipment.
  • You'll study sound engineering, including recording, mixing, and mastering.
  • You'll explore music theory and how it applies to performance and production.
  • You'll build an understanding of the music industry and how it works.
  • You'll create and present a portfolio of original and performed work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshops, studio sessions, and classroom study. Assessment includes performances, production projects, and coursework. You'll build a portfolio of work throughout the year. There is no written exam; assessment is based on your practical output and creative projects.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Fareham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Musician, performs live or in the studio as a professional artist.
  • Music producer, creates and produces tracks for artists and labels.
  • Sound engineer, records and mixes audio for live events or studios.
  • Session musician, plays on recordings and live shows for other artists.
  • Music teacher, delivers lessons in schools or privately.
  • Studio technician, supports recording sessions and manages studio equipment.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Music, Music Production, or Sound Engineering at university, building on your Diploma with deeper specialist study.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Music, available at many colleges as a step toward a degree.
  • A degree apprenticeship in a creative or technical music role, combining work and study.
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