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Diploma in Music Performance and Production

at Kendal College, Kendal · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessRequires improvement2023see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma35 weeksFull time£2,882

What the college says

Our two-year course is equivalent to 3 A-Levels and is worth up to 168 UCAS points (Triple Distinction*) or 144 UCAS points (Triple Distinction). This course will give you the knowledge, underpinning skills and experience to help you succeed in creative and media-based industries and progress to higher-level study. All applicants must complete an instrumental or vocal audition for this course. You should be actively interested in music performance and composition and be willing to work creatively as a team member. You will develop your performance skills both as a soloist and as part of an ensemble. You will learn to maximise your rehearsal experience and work to deadlines in a professional environment. Your instrumental/vocal technique will be improved through workshops, performances in our purpose-built venue and live showcase gigs at professional venues in and around Cumbria. By completing this course, you will achieve a University of Arts London (UAL) Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance and Production. This is 2 year course and is equivalent to 3 A-Levels and is worth up to 168 UCAS points (Triple Distinction*) or 144 UCAS points (Triple Distinction). UCAS have recently changed the UCAS Tariff from September 2017 so they could include more qualifications. The new Tariff points are lower than the original Tariff points but the value remains the same, as universities will just use lower Tariff numbers in their entry requirements than in previous years. You will have the op

What you need to get on

Five GCSE at grade 4 or above, including English & Maths or similar; or a level 2 (first) Diploma in Music at Merit or Distinction. All applicants will also be required to audition for this course by instrumental or vocal performance.

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

  • Arts & Media Campus

    Beezon Road, Kendal, LA9 6EL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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