L3 Diploma in Music Performance - Full cost for adults - No L3 entitlement

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Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

08/09/2025

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 9 - 4 including Maths and English OR a full Level 2 and grades 9 - 4 in English & Maths.

Teaching staff

At Oaklands we have a variety of professional tutors who have significant industry experience.

Course Code

DP3PRA1F/1

Duration

1-Year

Location

Welwyn Garden City Campus

Awarding body

University of the Arts London

Assessment

There are no exams and assessment takes the form of both practical assessment and written work.

About the course

This course consists of an exciting rage of performance, composition, theoretical and contextual units that will provide you with exciting experiences whilst you develop industry relevant skills and abilities. You will spend time preparing materials and rehearsing both individually and as a member of a group as well as researching your subject, writing reports and essays, presenting your findings and keeping a practice and development journal.

Career options

The Extended Diploma is equivalent to three A levels and is therefore a recognised academic qualification. Upon successful completion, you could go onto a variety of courses in higher education.

All Music students develop experience and knowledge of how the music industry works.

Potential careers:

Musician
DJ
Sound Engineer
Roadie
Singer
Music Publisher
Boom Operator

Course Content - What will I learn?

You will spend time preparing materials and rehearsing both individually and as a member of a group as well as researching your subject, writing reports and essays, presenting your findings and keeping a practice and development journal.

As well as your formal studies, you will benefit from an exceptoinal enrichment programme providing you with numerous performance opportunities at various events. As part of the course you will be required to complete work experience.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

There are no exams and assessment takes the form of both practical assessment and written work.

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