You can progress on to university degrees in music technology related subjects. You may also wish to use this course to move into employment in the music industry in roles such as music producer, artist, studio engineer, live sound engineer, DJ, game/film sound design, foley artist or music technology performer.
What can this course lead to?
Who is it for?
If your ideal career is in the exciting world of music technology and you want to develop your practical sound engineering and music production skills, then you can stop looking!
This Extended Certificate is designed to ensure you leave the course a proficient and skilled music technologist or producer, familiarising you with a wide range of music technology subjects. Combining these elements will help you meet the demands of the music industry, progress in your chosen career, or prepare you for a higher level of study.
What is covered?
During this course you will cover the following topics:
• Music production including mixing and mastering, creative synthesis and sampling
• Sound design
• Live sound
• Studio recording and techniques
• DJ performance techniques
• Project management skills.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
4 GCSEs at grade 4/C including English or maths. Or a pass in a relevant Level 2 qualification, plus GCSE English at grade 4/C or a pass in English Functional Skills Level 2. You will also be required to audition with examples of music production at an interview.
Through a mixture of practical assessments, written assignments and projects throughout the year.
You will need a set of headphones.
You will need to be available for evening rehearsals and performances through the course.
Start date: 01/09/2025
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2 Years
£8583.00
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.

I’ve gained amazing industry experience while on my course, including performing at the famous Abbey Road Studios, winning a national competition and performing live on BBC Radio.
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