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Music Production

Level 3

The Access to Higher Education Music Production course is designed to meet the needs of the contemporary creative industry and to lead into Higher Education.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements

Duration

One Year – Full Time

Qualification

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma

Available at

Available at dBs Institute in Bristol, Manchester and Plymouth.

Develop fundamental skills in DAW sequencing techniques, composition and music theory and studio recording, along with academic study skills required for HE study.

Build a broad skill set, including specialist skills, industry knowledge and transferable employability skills.

Expand your interests and aspirations, with awareness of the broad range of progression options available to you, as well as opportunities for collaborative creative work with other students at ACC.

Modules

A person working at a music mixing desk

A recording studio with equipment around the room including drums, conga drums and a pop filter

A female working at a computer and MIDI keyboard

A male working at a music mixing desk

A group of people working at computers with MIDI keyboards

An image of a mixing desk and computer

A band performing on stage

A person adjusting a microphone next to a drum cymbal

A male wearing over-ear headphones, working at DJ decks

Two people working at a music mixing desk

Two people recording in a music studio

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for these courses. Applicants will undergo diagnostic testing as part of the admissions process to assess that this is the most appropriate level of study for them.

Careers and Progression

This course is designed to allow students to gain entry to university. Alongside this students will develop a plethora of transferable, core technical and specialist technical skills.

Typical career paths include: 

  • Producer
  • Composer
  • Performing Artist
  • Mix Engineer
  • Master Engineer
  • Sound Designer

Student Benefits

A range of student-friendly offers are available in partnership with WEX. These vary by store so check in with your local branch to see what support they can provide you as an ACC learner.

Fees and Funding

Manchester 16-18*

FREE

Manchester 19+*

£0 – £4,835

All other campuses 16-18*

FREE

All other campuses 19+

£0 – £4,835

Partners

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Condense

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Creative UK

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Latitude

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Renderman

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Royal Albert Hall

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UK Music

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Young Minds