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Free Level 3 Music Course in Liverpool – The City of Liverpool College Arts Centre

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Music Performance and Production Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College Arts Centre, full-time during the day.

The course runs over one year and covers 12 hours a week across 35 weeks. You'll explore performance, production, and creativity, building a personal portfolio of work as you go. The Diploma is awarded by University of the Arts London, a name recognised by universities and employers in the creative industries. Entry typically requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths or English, or a Level 2 music qualification at Merit or above.

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

Who this course is for

The UAL Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance and Production has been designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to access and ultimately progress to the music industry or to further study at degree level. It provides you with an opportunity to explore, develop and test your creativity within a qualification structure, which is stimulating and demanding and provides a supportive transition from general to more specialised study. This course is delivered over one year and will enable you to develop a portfolio of work that could support progression into a range of higher education courses. Most learners will progress to the UAL level 3 Extended Diploma in either music performance or Music production. At the City of Liverpool College, we provide a multi-faceted, holistic approach to Degree level study or employment in the music industry. You will be trained as an accomplished performer, and producer developing your musicality and repertoire and composition through a wide range of disciplines and technology.

Entry requirements

Level 2 Diploma in Music - at least a Merit or above is required, 5 GCSE’s at grade ‘C’ or above - preferably with 1 GCSE in Music or equivalent/industry experience. If you are unsure of the entry requirements, or if you don't meet the criteria, please contact our Careers Advice and Guidance team who will be happy to help you find the best option for you. Email [email protected] or call 0151 252 3607.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your skills in live music performance.
  • You'll learn the fundamentals of music production and recording.
  • You'll explore music theory and its practical application.
  • You'll build a personal portfolio of creative work.
  • You'll develop your understanding of the music industry.
  • You'll practise using professional studio and performance equipment.
  • You'll refine your ability to collaborate on creative projects.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical studio sessions, performance work, and project-based assignments. Assessment is portfolio-based: you build and present a body of work over the year. There are no written exams. Classroom sessions at The City of Liverpool College Arts Centre give you access to professional facilities throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College Arts Centre 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 records tracks for artists and labels.
  • 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 production at live events.

What you could study next

  • UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance, the natural next step for most learners on this course, deepening your specialism.
  • UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Production, if you want to focus on the production side.
  • BA (Hons) in Music or Music Production, a degree route open to graduates of this Diploma at universities across the UK.
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