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Level 3 Music Course in Richmond upon Thames

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Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

Free if you're on a low income. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact HRUC for more info.

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About this course

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

Tuition fees may apply for some learners, so it is worth checking your eligibility before you apply. The course runs for 34 weeks and covers music performance, music production, songwriting, composing, and event management. You will also explore the business side of the music industry, building a broad set of skills across several professional areas.

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

Who this course is for

Turn your passion for performing music into an exciting and rewarding career. In this UAL course, we look at the skills and strengths that you bring and develop them, helping you to reach your full potential. You will be developing yourself in several different fields to become a rounded professional, proficient enough to undertake roles in areas such as music performance, production, song writing/composing, event management (including tech roles) or business. This approach is what will make you

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your skills in live music performance.
  • You'll learn music production techniques, including recording and mixing.
  • You'll practise songwriting and composing across different styles.
  • You'll explore event management, including technical roles.
  • You'll study the business side of the music industry.
  • You'll build a professional portfolio of work across multiple disciplines.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical studio sessions, performance workshops, and classroom-based study. Assessment is through coursework, practical projects, and portfolio submissions. You'll work across performance, production, and business units throughout the year, building evidence of your skills as you go.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Richmond College 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.
  • Songwriter or composer, writes music for artists, film, or media.
  • Music event technician, handles technical production at live events.
  • Artist manager or music business assistant, supports artists and labels.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Music, Music Production, or a related subject at university, building on the UAL Diploma to reach graduate level.
  • A Higher National Diploma (HND) in Music or Music Technology, a work-focused route into the industry.
  • An apprenticeship in Creative and Cultural Skills, combining paid work with further training in a professional setting.
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