UAL Level 1 Diploma in Music, Performing & Production Arts
at Cambridge Regional College, Cambridge · college
What the college says
Delivered by working musicians & producers, this challenging course focuses on introducing the relevant skills, knowledge and experience necessary to succeed as a producer and/or performer in the music industry today. We have outstanding performance and production facilities and offer great opportunities to release music on our record label, Rogue. Working with our industry specialist teaching staff you will reach professional standards of performance & musicianship, studio recording & production and live sound engineering. There will also be opportunities to attend workshops with experienced industry professionals and to perform solo and collaboratively in college and external venues. Working both independently and collaboratively with your peers you will develop the appropriate fundamental knowledge and techniques required to: -develop instrumental and performance skills -run studio recording sessions and to mix these to a professional standard. -rehearse, write and perform collaboratively at gigs in college and externally. -compose, arrange and mix with Logic Pro X -understand the structure of the contemporary music industry and the job opportunities available to you as a producer/performer. -market and promote releases and live events - as well as yourself as a performer/artist/producer/band member. Attendance at a Welcome Event, and at Taster Days is required as well as a good reference
What you need to get on
You will need 2 GCSEs at Grade 2 or above.
How you are assessed
Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.
What this level means
A first step that builds towards Level 2.
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
Cambridge Regional College
Science Park Campus, King Hedges Road King Hedges Road, Cambridge, CB4 2QT
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Cambridge
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