Level 3 Creative Music Industries (Performance)
at Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Wakefield · other provider
What the college says
This course is now full at Wakefield for September 2026 enrolment. Please see our wide range of alternative course options within Music and other subject areas, which still have places available. If you wish to be added to a waiting list for this specific course, please select ‘request information’ to make an enquiry, however there will be no guarantee of a place becoming available, so we encourage you to continue looking at other options. For further information, contact course information on courseinfo@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk or call 01924 789111. If you've got a passion for music and want to broaden your skills, develop current musicianship skills and career opportunities through practical learning, then the Rockschool music study programme is right for you. You will develop your music performance and musicianship skills, gain knowledge of how the current music industry works and learn how to develop compositional skills both in groups and independently. Additionally, you will work as an active member of a band working towards a range of performances in internal and external music venues. As part of all the courses you will develop your confidence, team working skills, independent study, creativity in writing and performing and showmanship. Rockschool is the leading accredited provider of rock exams worldwide. Their Vocational Qualifications are taught the world over and are renowned for their practicality, flexibility and creativity. Inspired by the legends of rock, their
What you need to get on
4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English or Maths and a Grade 3 in either English or Maths. OR 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including English or Maths and a Level 2 in either English or Maths. OR Successful completion of Level 2 at Merit Grade and GCSE English or Maths at Grade 4 and Level 2 English or Maths. PLUS Satisfactory interview/audition for all options above.
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
Wakefield College
Margaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DH
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Start dates
- 30 September 2026 · Wakefield
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