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Level 3 Creative Music Industries (Production)

at Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Wakefield · other provider

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

If you’ve got a passion for music technology 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 technology and production skills through a wide range of course modules. You will gain knowledge of how the current music industry works and learn how to develop compositional and sequencing skills both in groups and independently. Additionally, you will develop music production techniques that focuses on popular music, TV, film and radio using a range of software including ProTools, Traktor, Cubase 10 and Logic Pro X. You will have the opportunity to learn about how music is used as a tool to promote positive wellbeing and health. You will have the opportunity to develop your industry specific and wider skills, working towards a career within the music industry or Higher Education on one of the fantastic HE music study courses at Wakefield College. Rockschool (RSL) 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 qualifications are created with you, the musician in mind. Level 3 Music Technology applicants should display an active interest in the subject. The ability to play an instrument is desired but not essential. Future Career and Earning Potenti

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 or submission of music production/compositions.

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

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 30 September 2026 · Wakefield

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