BTEC Level 3 Diploma

in Music Production

Hone your music technology skills

The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Music Production is a game-changing approach towards music education. Hone your music technology skills, create a variety of music to different briefs, run live sound at real music venues, and take control of our recording studios. Other areas of study include career planning, event organisation and more. Study takes place in our well equipped Pro Tools suites, recording studios and lecture rooms.

Course Modules

Course details

Course Title

Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music

Location

Platform One (Dodnor)

Duration

2 years, full-time

Entry Requirements

5 grade 4 GCSEs or higher

Interview and audition

Start Date

September 2025

Academic Partner

Career Pathways

Audio production and recording

Music performance

Live sound

Festival production

Composition for film, television and games

Session musician

Music business and management

Audio production and recording • Music performance • Live sound • Festival production • Composition for film, television and games • Session musician • Music business and management •

Student Success

Georgie Elkins works as a Games Audio Designer at Rockstar Games, most famous for the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption franchises.

"Platform One was the starting point of my career. It provided me with the fundamental knowledge in all areas of the sound and music industry. I had some amazing opportunities and experiences at P1 from performing at the Isle of Wight Festival to working backstage as an artist liaison for the main stage.”

Georgie Elkins (Alumni - Games Audio Designer)

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