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MUSIC PERFORMANCE (Level 3)

at Access Further Education Limited, Birmingham · training provider

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma72 weeksFull time

What the college says

If you are a musician, vocalist or singer/songwriter who wants to develop skills for university or professional work, then this is the course for you. You will gain in-depth skills in all areas of music performance, including musicianship, songwriting, repertoire development, rehearsal skills and live and recorded performance. Ideal for young musicians aged 16+. We work with guitarists, bass players, keyboard players, drummers, vocalists, singer/ songwriters, percussionists, horn players, string players. Whatever you play we can help you develop your skills! For musicians into creating and performing any style of popular music, from metal, indie and alternative to folk, funk, soul, jazz and blues. Based around real-world projects with opportunities to write, record and perform. Performances range from gigs in local venues to festivals such as Latitude. Linked to business, allowing you to map out your future career. Creative industries in the UK are out-performing almost all other areas of the UK economy and now support over 1.7 million jobs. Designed to give you more than music in that you will also gain valuable job skills and life skills. Linked to nationally-recognised music qualifications. Graded Good by Ofsted in 2016.

What you need to get on

Four or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C), including English (Language or Literature).

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

  • ACCESS CREATIVE COLLEGE MANCHESTER

    St James' Buildings 65 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6FQ

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  • ACCESS CREATIVE COLLEGE LONDON

    50 Hoxton Street Shoreditch, London, N1 6LP

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  • ACCESS CREATIVE COLLEGE LINCOLN

    3rd Floor Silvergate House 32 Clasketgate, Lincoln, LN2 1JS

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  • Access Creative College Plymouth

    Elizabeth Court, Plymouth, PL1 2AN

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  • ACCESS CREATIVE COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM

    68 Heath Mill Lane Digbeth, Birmingham, B9 4AR

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  • ACCESS CREATIVE COLLEGE BRISTOL

    All Saints' Street, Bristol, BS1 2LZ

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  • ACCESS CREATIVE COLLEGE NORWICH

    Epic, 114 Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1JD

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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Manchester
  • 7 September 2026 · London
  • 7 September 2026 · Lincoln
  • 7 September 2026 · Plymouth
  • 7 September 2026 · Birmingham
  • 7 September 2026 · Bristol

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