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Free Level 4 Performance Course in Dartford

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance Course in Dartford. Classes run at North Kent College Dartford. This full-time, daytime course is designed for musicians, singers, producers, and composers who want to develop their practical skills to a professional standard. You'll build on your existing abilities, deepen your personal specialism, and work in an industry-modelled environment that prepares you for higher education or employment. The course runs for one year.

Who this course is for

The UAL Level 4 Professional Diploma in Creative Music Performance and Production offers an exciting opportunity for musicians, singers, producers, or composers to develop their skills in a vibrant industry modelled environment in preparation for Higher Education or employment.

The qualification is designed to provide musicians or producers with the platform to build on or refine their practical skills, developing their personal subject specialisms towards the standards expected of professional practitioners.

Trainees will develop the independent, resourceful, and ‘can do’ approach required of modern creative professionals, meeting the demanding standards of the sector.  

Our Study Programme includes opportunities for you to develop your English and Maths skills as required. You may be expected to complete either functional skills or GCSE qualifications as part of your course depending on your GCSE results.

All assignments are modelled on professional practice.

Students will be required to Pass all three units to gain the qualification:

  • Unit 1: Applied Professional Practice
  • Unit 2: Specialist Performance Technique
  • Unit 3: Specialist Performance Project

Units 1 and 2 are graded Pass only. The overall qualification is graded based on Unit 3 and is graded as Fail, Pass, Merit or Distinction.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your practical performance or production skills to a professional level.
  • You'll refine your personal specialism, whether that's singing, musicianship, composition, or production.
  • You'll work in an industry-modelled environment that reflects real professional practice.
  • You'll build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your creative and technical abilities.
  • You'll develop the skills and knowledge needed to progress to higher education or enter the music industry.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom and studio environment, with hands-on practical work at the centre of your learning. Assessment is through practical performance, project work, and portfolio evidence. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm that the Level 4 Professional Diploma in Performance is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Dartford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Session musician: performing in studios or live settings for hire
  • Music producer: creating and recording tracks for artists
  • Composer: writing original music for media, theatre, or performance
  • Singer-songwriter: developing and performing original material
  • Music teacher or tutor: teaching instruments or vocals privately or in schools
  • Live sound technician: managing audio for live events and venues
  • Studio recording engineer: operating recording equipment in professional studios

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Music Performance or Music Production: a natural next step if you want to study at degree level. The UAL Level 4 Diploma is designed to prepare you for higher education entry.
  • BA (Hons) in Songwriting or Composition: for those whose specialism is in original music creation.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Music: a two-year higher education qualification available at many colleges, bridging to a full degree.
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