Dip Music Performance & Production L3

Applications Open - Monday 2 November 2026

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Apply through KentChoices

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

This highly practical course will give applicants with ambitions to work in a recording studio, create their own music or work in the live sound industry, the chance to gain the experience and skills required. This could also include musicians who want to focus on their creative and songwriting skills. You will learn: ? Music Theory and Genre Studies ? DAW Skills ? Composition and Songwriting ? Studio Recording ? Mixing and Mastering ? Live Sound Production ? Music Business ? Becoming a Professional You will gain an essential music production skillset, learn professional workflows and apply your knowledge in live projects. This highly practical course will give you the opportunity to gain the essential music production skillset, learn professional workflows and apply your knowledge in live projects. You will develop competency using Logic Pro, Avid Pro Tools and Ableton Live. You will have the opportunity to gain additional certification on Avid ProTools. You'll work in professional recording studios and music production facilities, including Studio 1 which host our 48 track Soundtracs Jade Analogue console, Studio 2 featuring the Avid S4 console, purpose built Live Room, the Glassbox Theatre and our Apple Mac suites, gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and software used throughout today's music industry. Students complete a Level 3 Diploma in Year 1 before progressing to Year 2 to achieve the full Level 3 Extended Diploma.

Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and maths at grade 4/C or above.

After successfully completing this course, you could progress to university, higher-level creative qualifications, apprenticeships or employment in areas such as: ? Music Producer ? Recording Engineer ? Mixing and Mastering Engineer ? Songwriter or Composer ? Live Events Technician ? Recording / Performing Artist ? Live Events Coordinator ? Music Teacher ? Music Manager