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Diploma in Music Performance and Production

at Truro and Penwith College, Truro · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

Do you love music? Would you like to learn more about performing, working in the industry, and producing your own professional tracks? If you enjoy creating, recording, playing music live, and working with other creative minded people on interesting projects, then this course is the option for you. If you want a course that will allow you to produce high quality music and understand how to manage and take part in live performances, then this is the course for you. Working with your classmates in bands and recording and mixing music together, you will learn how to collaborate professionally in the most exciting and cutting-edge creative industry. This course will provide you with insights and experiences into the roles of a music producer, sound engineer, music technology performer, commercial industry executive and journalist. On completion of this course, youll be provided with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress to further study and training in a range of music performance and production disciplines.

What you need to get on

You will need four GCSEs Grade 4 or above including either maths or English and preferably be able to play an instrument to a good standard.

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

  • PENWITH COLLEGE

    St Clare Street, Penzance, TR18 2SA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Penzance

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