Music Performance (Year 1) - Level 3 - Dartford

Applications Open - 26th September 2025

Applications Close - 14th August 2026 for application forms - please visit www.northkent.ac.uk if applying after this date for GCSE Open Events and Open Enrolment Dates.

How to Apply - Apply through KentChoices

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

Performances, Online Portfolio/Reflective Blogs, Recordings

This course is based on an industrial model via our production company, Miskin Music. Miskin Music produces a diverse array of live music productions; each performance serving as the culmination of a 'real world' professional process with an emphasis on attracting audiences and consumers.  Musicians will undertake projects which mirror the demands of this exciting and ever changing industry.  Evolving areas such as viral marketing, and the productive use of social networking are central to our working ethos.  Trainees will also develop and refine an online portfolio/personal website, increasingly seen as a vital resource for progression either into university or employment. A recognition and understanding of career paths and employment opportunities are embedded in our work, offering trainees the opportunity to develop skills in composition, performance techniques, theory and harmony, and event management/music business. Your course will be delivered by knowledgeable and supportive staff who are all active professional musicians. They will work closely with you in our well-equipped rehearsal studios and digital composition suites; ensuring you are able to develop the skills required to begin your career in this thriving creative industry. 

Performances, Online Portfolio/Reflective Blogs, Recordings

Entry requirements for our music courses depend on the specific requirements of each Education Programme and an individual’s previous experience, which will all be discussed during the interview process. The following list offers a guide as to what you might be expected to achieve to gain entry on to a particular level of a course. Please note in some areas where there is a higher maths, English or science content, or where technical skills are required, the entry requirements are higher than stated below. Applicants are advised of entry requirements for individual courses at their interview and this is checked at enrolment. Interview processes and any pre-interview tasks will vary dependent on curriculum area; this information will be shared with you once your application has been processed. Level 2 Programmes Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 3 (previously D) or above including maths and English and relevant subject qualification or minimum of a full Level 1 course in chosen subject at Merit or above and English and maths at Level 1. Level 3 Programmes Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 (previously C) or above including maths and English and relevant subject qualification or minimum of a full Level 2 course in chosen subject at Merit or above and English and maths at Level 2. Progressing to each Level of study On successful completion of your qualifications and having met the college behaviour and attendance expectations, you may be able to progress on to another course. If not, the college will arrange a Careers guidance meeting with you to discuss alternative options.

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Perfromance and Production, Employment