Level 2 Music Course in Kendal

Cost£1,250.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

About this course

Level 2 Music Performance and Production Course in Kendal. Classes run at Kendal College Arts and Media Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs over 35 weeks and covers both performance and production skills. You'll explore music technology, songwriting, recording, and the commercial side of the arts industry. You'll also perform as part of a group and work on creative projects with other students.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably including English or Maths, or a Level 1 Diploma at Merit level. An audition is also required. You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Level 2 Diploma in Music Performance and Production.

Who this course is for

This course will introduce you to and develop your skills within music performance, production and the creative commercial opportunities within the arts sector. You should be enthusiastic, have an active interest in music and be willing to participate in group activities and to work creatively as a member of a team.

By completing this course, you will achieve a University of Arts London (UAL) Level 2 Diploma in Music Performance and Production.

You will have the opportunity to perform as both a soloist and as an ensemble. You will learn how to creatively use music software using professional standard equipment as well as using our professional recording studio. Units you will study include live music performance, sound recording, composition using music software, critical listening skills and personal music project. You will learn how to perform popular and world music from a range of genres; how the music industry operates, how to work as part of a team and crucially how to record and mix audio and midi. These units make it possible for you to take a performance or a technical route, depending on your interest and skills. You will be required to audition for this course.

There is a music-related residential visit as part of this course which will help to further build your skills within the industry. All of our learners will be given support with their English and Maths skills where relevant to their main programme. Those students who have not yet achieved a grade 4 at GCSE in these subjects will continue to work towards these important qualifications at a level suited to them. Methods of Study include: Coursework, E-assessment, Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Demonstration/Assignment, Task-based Controlled Assessment Aural Examination, Multiple Choice Examination, Written Examination.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably including English or Maths; or a Level 1 Diploma at Merit Level. You will also be required to audition for this programme.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in live music performance, both solo and as part of a group.
  • You'll learn music production techniques using industry-standard technology.
  • You'll explore songwriting and composition.
  • You'll gain experience in recording and audio engineering.
  • You'll study the commercial and creative opportunities available in the music industry.
  • You'll work collaboratively on creative projects, building teamwork skills relevant to the arts sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical performance sessions, studio work, and classroom-based study. Assessment is through coursework, practical projects, and performances. You'll build a portfolio of work across the course. Group activities and collaborative projects form a key part of how the course is delivered.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kendal College Arts and Media Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Musician, performs live or in studio sessions as a professional artist.
  • Music producer, creates and records tracks for artists and labels.
  • Sound engineer, manages audio for live events or studio recordings.
  • Music technologist, works with digital tools to create and edit music.
  • Session musician, records backing tracks and contributes to commercial releases.
  • Arts administrator, supports the running of music venues or creative organisations.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance or Music Technology, the natural next step for those wanting to specialise further before higher education.
  • Foundation Degree in Music or Music Production, offered at many universities and conservatoires for those ready to study at degree level.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production, useful if your interest leans toward audio and broadcast work.

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