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Level 3 Music Course in Leamington Spa

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 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 Leamington Spa. Classes run at Royal Leamington Spa College, full-time over two years. If you're under 19, tuition is free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though waivers are available based on income or benefits.

The course covers modern music production, sound design, composition, and live performance. You'll work with industry-standard tools including Logic Pro-X and Pro Tools recording studio facilities, as well as live sound PA systems. There's scope to specialise as a producer, studio engineer, or live sound technician, and DJs can develop and showcase their skills too.

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

Who this course is for

This nationally recognised qualification offers you the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge of modern music production and sound design, composition and performance. Using the latest computer-based music sequencing software (Logic Pro-X, PRO-TOOLS recording studio facilities and live sound PA systems, you can specialise in working as a Producer, Studio Engineer or Live Sound Technician. The course also offers the opportunity for DJs to showcase their skills.You can also focus on traditional music performance, composition and songwriting in any genre. This qualification is designed to offer students an individualised approach and can therefore cater for a wide range of interests and performance styles.Classical singers and instrumentalists are just as welcome as Rock and Pop musicians and we have a long history of supporting Singer/Songwriters and composers to develop their craft.The course aims to provide you with a background knowledge, understanding, skills and abilities required for entry into the music and entertainment industry or higher levels of study.This course is delivered as two qualifications, each a year long (usually a national or 90 credit diploma in Year 1 and the extended diploma in Year 2). Students who are 18 years old when they start Year 1 will therefore be 19 at the start of Year 2 and may be subject to fees for the Year 2 qualification. All learners will need to successfully complete the Year 1 qualification to be able to progress to the Year 2 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll use Logic Pro-X and Pro Tools to record, mix, and produce music.
  • You'll develop skills in sound design and music sequencing.
  • You'll study composition and music theory in a modern context.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience with live sound PA systems.
  • You'll explore performance techniques suited to your chosen specialism.
  • You'll learn how to work as a producer, studio engineer, or live sound technician.
  • You'll have the opportunity to develop DJ skills and performance craft.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical studio sessions, classroom teaching, and live performance work. Assessment is based on coursework, practical projects, and portfolio evidence rather than traditional exams. You'll build a body of work across the two years that demonstrates your skills in production, composition, and performance.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Royal Leamington Spa College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that all students may be charged for materials, equipment, and trips.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Music producer, creates and records tracks in a studio setting.
  • Sound engineer, manages audio for recordings and live events.
  • Live sound technician, operates PA systems at concerts and venues.
  • Studio engineer, works in professional recording studios.
  • DJ, performs and mixes music at live events or on radio.
  • Music composer, writes original music for media, games, or performance.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Music Production, Music Technology, or Performing Arts at university, building on your Diploma with deeper specialist study.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Music, a work-focused route into the industry.
  • A postgraduate qualification in Sound Design or Music Composition, for those who want to specialise further after a degree.
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