Music Performance and Production Level 3 Diploma [Y1]
at East Sussex College Group, Eastbourne · college
What the college says
This two-year Diploma course is equivalent to three full A-Levels, and is designed to prepare you for employment in the music industry, self-employment, or for progression to higher education. Undertake a wide and exciting range of practical project work to develop your skills in our industry-standard facilities.
What you need to get on
Minimum five grade 4-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 2 course, and English or maths at grade 4. Good ability on a musical instrument to be shared at interview.
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
Eastbourne Campus
Ecat House, Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, BN21 2UF
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 8 September 2026 · Eastbourne
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
Hereward College of Further Education
Coventry · West Midlands · 2 years
- Their version
Rotherham · Yorkshire and The Humber · 1 year
- Their version
Eastbourne · South East · 2 years
- Their version
Gillingham · South East · 1 year
- Their version
London · London · 2 years
- Their version
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Southampton · South East · 35 weeks
- Their version
Broadstairs · South East · 44 weeks
- Their version
Colchester · East of England · 9 months