Level 3 Diploma in Music Production

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply – Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide

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

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Canterbury College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Whether you are a budding musician looking to produce your own tracks, an aspiring sound engineer eager to refine your recording and mixing skills, or somebody who wants to understand the secrets behind the music you love, this course is designed to help you explore the world of music production.

In your first year, you will explore a diverse range of subjects in both performance and production, including:

• The principles of performance and production
• Critical listening and composition
• The music industry and professional practice
• Contextual studies
• Collaborative projects
• Preparing for progression

In your second year, you will have the exciting opportunity to specialise in a career pathway related to production, whether you aspire to become a producer, studio engineer or a sound designer.

This specialisation allows you to focus on your passion and gain the skills needed to excel in your chosen field.

You will have access to professional recording studios with the latest equipment that will help you to become an expert in audio technology for both production and performance.

You will showcase your newfound expertise through a mix of assessment methods, including written assignments, practical projects, group projects and external examinations.

This course provides you with the qualification you need to access Higher Education in a relevant area of study