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Dip Music Performance & Production (Performance) L3

at MidKent College, Gillingham · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 weekFull time

What the college says

Fine-tune your existing skills and become a well-rounded musician ready for university or a career in the music industry. This highly practical course will give you the opportunity to improve your performance skills, with activities including live band and solo performances, session musician skills, music theory, improvisation, composition and arrangement (using Logic Pro). You will also learn about key music industry organisations and processes such as, marketing, promotion and events. Performances and practical tasks are the main methods of assessment, but you will need to complete some written assignments You will have the opportunity to perform in front of people in the theatre, live room and other external venues You will also be encouraged to attend live gigs and performances throughout the year This is a study programme which includes English, maths and work experience in addition to your main programme The ‘Full’ Extended Diploma course will run over two years. Students are typically enrolled onto the first-year (‘Diploma’) of the programme and in most cases are auto-enrolled onto second-year.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs achieved at Grade 4 or above including English and Maths. Applicants are expected to have attained a good level of playing ability and must pass an audition on their primary instrument before joining this course.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Gillingham

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