Entry Requirements
At least four GCSEs at grades 4-9, or C-A* including English
Duration
Two Years
Qualification
RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma for Music Practitioners (Technology)

Learn the tools, theories and science of sound used in the music tech industry.
Understand dynamic processors, equalisers, effects processors and more.
Learn sound design fundamentals, including sound synthesis, sampling and resampling.
Develop your compositional skill by exploring different styles and production techniques.
Gain robust knowledge of the structure of the music industry, including marketing methods, revenue streams and career building.
Build a body of work and portfolio, which will demonstrate your ability as producers and composers.
Mix and master music by other musicians and artists, as well as your own.
Work with performers to develop studio engineering and recording techniques.
Hone your academic skills, including research techniques and critical thinking, to get you ready for university.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
At least four GCSEs at grades 4-9, or C-A* including English
GOLIVE - SKILLS FOR WORK, SKILLS FOR LIFE
GoLive is a core part of your study programme, developing your wider skills for work and life. We help you to reach your potential and find your path to the next big step, be that a degree, further training or the world of work.
MATHS AND ENGLISH
We offer a variety of ME courses at different levels of ability from starter levels all the way up to GCSE, that are tailored to suit your needs and progression route. to find out if you qualify for Maths and English, learn more here.
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Move onto our Level 4 in Artist Development, a creative degree or into industry. Finishing both years of this course can generate up to 168 UCAS points, or the equivalent of three A* grades at A Level. Careers you can aim for include Music Producer, Music Mixer and Masterer, Sound Engineer, Musician.
Fees and Funding
MANCHESTER 16–18*
FREE
MANCHESTER 19+*
£0 – £4,670
ALL OTHER CAMPUSES 16–18*
FREE
ALL OTHER CAMPUSES 19+
£0 – £4,670