Music RSL Level 3

Applications Open: - 26th November 2025

Applications Close: - 16th January 2026

Entry Requirements: - Each course has its own entry requirements, please see course descriptions or the prospectus for details.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

PLEASE PICK THREE COURSES AND ONE RESERVE

THIS IS AN EXCITING COURSE WHICH WILL HELP YOU TO DEVELOP YOUR PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE SKILLS. THE LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA FOR MUSIC PRACTITIONERS PROVIDES A MUSIC INDUSTRY QUALIFICATION THAT WILL EQUIP LEARNERS WITH THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING FOR ENTRY TO EMPLOYMENT IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY OR PROGRESSION TO FURTHER STUDY AT A HIGHER LEVEL. THE QUALIFICATIONS AIM TO OFFER PRACTICAL STRUCTURED LEARNING WITH THE FLEXIBILITY TO SPECIALISE IN DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES DIRECTLY RELEVANT TO EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, FOCUSING ON PERFORMANCE.

To achieve this qualification you will complete 6 units of work, made up of 2 compulsory core units together with 4 optional units that can develop your skills and understanding of musicianship, repertoire, rehearsal, promotion, and live/recorded performance. There is no formal external examination and assessment is based on creating portfolios of evidence. You will:

perform effectively on your instrument/voice;

rehearse and display musicianship skills;

initiate and develop repertoire;

rehearse effectively and perform music live;

understand contextual issues relating to music style, audience and the music industry;

understand relevant aspects of music technology.

Students must have achieved a grade 4 at English GCSE and if you have not taken GCSE music, you will need to audition prior to being accepted onto the course as you will be required to perform regularly as part of the assessment process.

This course equips a student with specialist knowledge and skills, enabling entry to employment or progression to a related higher education course, such as Popular Music, Music Technology and Music Business Degrees. Occupational areas this qualification can lead onto include: Songwriter, Recording Artist, Performer and Session Musician, Producer and Engineer, Live Music Production, Promotion and Organisation.