Diploma in Music Performance and Production

Level 3Applied and BTECDiplomaUniversity of the Arts London

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

70 providers teach this exact qualification.

South East21

Activate Learning
Oxford · 2 years
They ask for: You need to have 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and maths, with a keen interest and evidence in the subject (audition).. For further information
Their version£7,172
Activate Learning
Oxford · 2 years
They ask for: You need to have 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and maths, with a keen interest and evidence in the subject (audition).. For further information
Their version£7,172
Chichester College Group
Chichester · 1 year
They ask for: p To start at this level you need at least four GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above preferably including English and maths. /p
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Chichester College Group
Chichester · 2 years
They ask for: p To start at this level you need at least four GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above preferably including English and maths and evidence of musical ability. /p p Addit
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East Surrey College
Redhill · 68 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£7,222
East Sussex College Group
Eastbourne · 2 years
They ask for: 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 share
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East Sussex College Group
Eastbourne · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum five grade 4-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 2 course, and English and/or maths at grade 4. Good ability on a musical instrument to be s
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East Sussex College Group
Eastbourne · 2 years
They ask for: A GCSE grade 4 in English Language or Maths. Good ability on a musical instrument to be shared at interview.
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Ekc Group
Broadstairs · 44 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Ekc Group
Broadstairs · 44 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Ekc Group
Broadstairs · 44 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Ekc Group
Broadstairs · 44 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Havant and South Downs College
Waterlooville · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language as well as an audition that requires you to demonstrate that you are competent on your instrument/voic
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Havant and South Downs College
Waterlooville · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics, as well as an audition that requires you to demonstrate that you are advanced enough
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Havant and South Downs College
Waterlooville · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including either English Language. You do not necessarily have to play an instrument, as you could be pursuing a different route
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MidKent College
Gillingham · 1 year
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English and maths at grade C/4 or above.
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MidKent College
Gillingham · 1 week
They ask for: 5 GCSEs achieved at Grade 4 or above including English and Maths. Applicants are expected to have attained a good level of playing ability and must pass an audi
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Queen Mary'S College
Basingstoke · 2 years
They ask for: Please see website
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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Southampton · 35 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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South Hampshire College Group
Fareham · 1 year
They ask for: You will need five GCSEs at grades 4-9, or equivalent (including English and maths) OR Relevant Level 2 qualification (merit or distinction grade) including GCS
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Sparsholt College
Winchester · 360 hours
They ask for: See website.
Their version£6,875

East of England11

Bedford College
Bedford · 1 year
They ask for: Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
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Cambridge Regional College
Cambridge · 2 years
They ask for: You will need 4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 4 (A - C) including English or Maths, or successful competition of the Level 2 UAL Diploma in Music Performance and Producti
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Colchester Institute
Colchester · 9 months
They ask for: 5 GCSEs (9-4) including English, or Level 2 Functional Skills, or satisfactory (Merit/Distinction) in a relevant level 2 qualification, and an audition to demon
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Colchester Institute
Colchester · 9 months
They ask for: 5 GCSEs (9-4) including English, or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent, or satisfactory results (Merit/Distinction) in a relevant Level 2 qualification, and a
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Hertford Regional College
Ware · 35 weeks
They ask for: To take on this course you will need:5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above or a Level 2 at Merit levelTo attend an interview to assess your skills and interests bringin
Their version£7,172
Inspire Education Group
Peterborough · 36 weeks
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English and maths. Alternatively a Merit in a relevant Level 2 Diploma and a GCSE grade 4/C or a pass for functional sk
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Inspire Education Group
Peterborough · 36 weeks
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English and maths. Alternatively a Merit in a relevant Level 2 Diploma and a GCSE grade 4/C in English and maths or a p
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Oaklands College
St. Albans · 36 weeks
They ask for: A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 9 - 4 including Maths and English OR a full Level 2 and grades 9 - 4 in English & Maths.
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Oaklands College
St. Albans · 36 weeks
They ask for: A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 9 - 4 including Maths and English OR a full Level 2 and grades 9 - 4 in English & Maths.
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Suffolk New College
Ipswich · 1 year
They ask for: Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including maths and/or English, or a Level 2 qualification plus maths and/or English at Grade 4 or above. As part of the entry re
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West Herts College
Watford · 33 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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South West10

City College Plymouth
42 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£4,500
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 488 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
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Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 488 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
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PETROC
Barnstaple · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£7,178
South Devon College
Paignton · 10 years
They ask for: You will need to have achieved a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, including English, You may be required to take part in an audition as evidence of pe
Their version£7,292
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Stroud · 432 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£7,172
The Bournemouth and Poole College
Poole · 2 years
They ask for: Students should have a minimum of 5 x GCSE's at Grade 4 or above (including English and Maths at minimum of Grade 4). It is expected that all students will be a
Their version£2,882
Truro and Penwith College
Truro · 2 years
They ask for: You will need four GCSEs Grade 4 or above including either maths or English and preferably be able to play an instrument to a good standard.
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Truro and Penwith College
Truro · 1 year
They ask for: You will need four GCSEs Grade 4 or above including either maths or English and preferably be able to play an instrument to a good standard.
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Wiltshire College and University Centre
Chippenham · 2 years
They ask for: Please visit our website for the most up to date information.
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London8

Big Creative Academy
London · 12 months
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9 including English (or equivalent).
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Capital City College Group
London · 37 weeks
They ask for: You will need:Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and a Music/Performing Arts subjectorAn equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit and F
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Harrow College
Uxbridge · 34 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Harrow College
Uxbridge · 34 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Harrow College
Uxbridge · 34 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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NACRO
London · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Upon Thames · 1 year
They ask for: Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk
Their version£7,172
United Colleges Group
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
Their version£7,172

Yorkshire and The Humber7

Barnsley College
Barnsley · 2 years
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade A* to C including GCSE maths at grade 4 plus GCSE English at grade 4 or above. Maths at grade D or above. You will need to have a competent
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North Lindsey College / Doncaster College
Doncaster · 1 year
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements.
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Rnn Group
Rotherham · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Sheffield College, The
Sheffield · 1 year
They ask for: Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
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Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 298 days
They ask for: https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
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Tec Partnership
Grimsby · 298 days
They ask for: https://www.scarboroughtec.ac.uk/
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York College
York · 1 year
They ask for: Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
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West Midlands4

Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham · 42 weeks
They ask for: You�ll need 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths. Alternatively, a Level 2 Diploma in a related subject at Merit or Distinction is accepted.
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Hereward College of Further Education
Coventry · 2 years
They ask for: For Level 3 courses, students will have a Level 2 Diploma qualification and grade 4 or above in GCSE maths and English.
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South Staffordshire College
Penkridge · 35 weeks
They ask for: This course requires a minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade A*-C. One of these will be a grade 4/ C or above (Previously C) in either Maths or English. Depending on prev
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Warwickshire College
Royal Leamington Spa · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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North East4

Gateshead College
Gateshead · 1 year
They ask for: A minimum of four GCSEs A* to C or a Diploma at Level 2 or an equivalent Level 2 qualification.
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Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) and above, including maths and English, or Level 2 Diploma in Music at Merit level, A GCSE in music desirable but not essential, You will
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Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths - Evidence of previous experience or study in music or music technology at an appropriate level.
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Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks
They ask for: Please see our website for current details.
Their version£7,172

North West4

Kendal College
Kendal · 35 weeks
They ask for: Five GCSE at grade 4 or above, including English & Maths or similar; or a level 2 (first) Diploma in Music at Merit or Distinction. All applicants will also be
Their version£2,882
Southport Education Group
Southport · 34 weeks
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at grades 9 - 5 including, English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above. Student's must also successfully pass an audition. For the audition - Prepare
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St Helens College
St. Helens · 432 hours
They ask for: Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
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The City of Liverpool College
Liverpool · 1 year
They ask for: Level 2 Diploma in Music – at least a Merit or above is required, 5 GCSE’s at grade ‘C’ or above – preferably with 1 GCSE in Music or equivalent/industry experi
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East Midlands1

Chesterfield College
Chesterfield · 1 year
They ask for: You will need a digital music portfolio showing off your music interest (compositions, music tech pieces or performances), 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (must inc
Their version£7,172