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Music Performance & Production: Level 4 UAL Diploma

Course Summary

Welcome to the L4 Music Production Course at UAL Performance Diploma – your gateway to mastering the dynamic world of live events, DJ skills, and music production. This comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the essential skills needed for a successful career in the music industry, blending hands-on experience in events management, live performance, streaming, and cutting-edge music production techniques. 

Whether you're passionate about creating unforgettable live experiences, honing your DJ craft, or learning to produce tracks that resonate with global audiences, our course provides the training and exposure you need to thrive. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship from industry professionals, you'll develop the creativity, technical expertise, and confidence to make your mark in the ever-evolving world of music performance.

A Level 3 extended diploma in Music Production or a relevant subject at a pass grade. Ideally GCSE English at Grade 4 or equivalent.

Fees for 2025/26

£4,600*

Full university-level fee information here

Concession: NO
Government Subsidised: NO
Student Loan Available: YES

*This course is FREE if you are aged under 19 on 31 August in your year of entry. If you are over 19, you may be eligible for an Adult Learner Loan.

Please note: Fees are for 2025/26 entry and are for home students of all ages. For more information about financial support for students, please click here.

Unit 1: Live Event

Kickstart your year with a dynamic live event, where you can showcase your performance skills or take the lead in event production. Whether you're on stage or behind the scenes, this unit offers hands-on experience, teamwork opportunities, and the chance to bring a creative vision to life in a professional setting.

Unit 2: Live Sound / Performance for Screen

Develop your skills through engaging workshops focused on live sound engineering or performing for the screen. Learn to master industry-standard techniques, whether it’s setting up audio for live events or delivering captivating performances on camera. This unit combines hands-on practice with expert guidance, preparing you for creative success in professional environments.

Unit 3: Final Major Project

Apply the skills you've developed throughout the year in your chosen area—performance, live sound, sound for screen, production, or event management—to complete your final major project. This significant project will showcase your abilities and creativity, determining your grade for the year. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate your growth, initiative, and expertise in a professional-standard production.

Students will be taught in class sizes of c. 10.

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2025. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated – 02/10/2024

Overview

  • Course Code:

    P5850

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Award:

    Professional Diploma in Performance (UAL)

  • Awarded by:

    UAL

  • Course length:

    One year, full-time, 12 hours per week over 30 weeks.

  • Start date:

    September 2025
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  • Course Code:

    P5850

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Award:

    Professional Diploma in Performance (UAL)

  • Awarded by:

    UAL

  • Course length:

    One year, full-time, 12 hours per week over 30 weeks.

  • Start date:

    September 2025

A Level 3 extended diploma in Music Production or a relevant subject at a pass grade. Ideally GCSE English at Grade 4 or equivalent.

Fees for 2025/26

£4,600*

Full university-level fee information here

Concession: NO
Government Subsidised: NO
Student Loan Available: YES

*This course is FREE if you are aged under 19 on 31 August in your year of entry. If you are over 19, you may be eligible for an Adult Learner Loan.

Please note: Fees are for 2025/26 entry and are for home students of all ages. For more information about financial support for students, please click here.

Unit 1: Live Event

Kickstart your year with a dynamic live event, where you can showcase your performance skills or take the lead in event production. Whether you're on stage or behind the scenes, this unit offers hands-on experience, teamwork opportunities, and the chance to bring a creative vision to life in a professional setting.

Unit 2: Live Sound / Performance for Screen

Develop your skills through engaging workshops focused on live sound engineering or performing for the screen. Learn to master industry-standard techniques, whether it’s setting up audio for live events or delivering captivating performances on camera. This unit combines hands-on practice with expert guidance, preparing you for creative success in professional environments.

Unit 3: Final Major Project

Apply the skills you've developed throughout the year in your chosen area—performance, live sound, sound for screen, production, or event management—to complete your final major project. This significant project will showcase your abilities and creativity, determining your grade for the year. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate your growth, initiative, and expertise in a professional-standard production.

Students will be taught in class sizes of c. 10.

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2025. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated – 02/10/2024

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