Training Opportunity

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Music and Music Technology

This course is ideal for School Leavers who want to pursue a career in the music and music technology industry. This programme is equivalent to three A Levels and provides a route into university or higher education.

  • Careers related to this course include a live sound engineer, music technologist, music therapist, recording artist, song writer, sound engineer, studio engineer and more
  • You will be involved in live performances throughout the year
  • Assignments are both creative and practical
  • Learn from lecturers with industry experience and knowledge
  • Your learning environment includes recording studio spaces, mixing room, live sound stage and a Mac computer suite
  • Check out our YouTube page to see previous students work: YouTube.com/fcotmusic

Whether you are looking to succeed as a musician or would like to work behind the scenes, you will need talent, creative ability, passion, and determination to make it into the competitive world of music. This course is designed to develop your skills and understanding of music and music technology, as well as the wider music industry.

At Farnborough, you will learn in a very practical environment and be taught by highly experienced industry professionals. You will work in our Mac suite, perform live on stage around the college and at various events, and will record songs in our professional studio. You will also cover areas such as music marketing and business, learning how to use a variety of industry standard equipment and software.

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