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Creative Music Industry (Production)(Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/ Extended Diploma)

RSL
Music

Course Overview

If you have a passion for music, but are more interested in working behind the scenes, then our production pathway is the course for you. You will have access to two studios, apple macs with industry standard software, practice rooms and a 120 seat theatre. You will be given the opportunity to learn and develop technical and creative skills as well as knowledge and insight into the workings of the modern music industry. Lecturers are highly experienced practitioners who continue to work in the music industry. Assessments are practical and always related to current industry standards and practices. You will be encouraged to collaborate with your classmates and with students from the wider college community
  • Start Date
    1 Sept 2026
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    2 Years
  • Campus
    Strand Road

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  • Course: Rockschool Ltd (RSL) Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/ Extended Diploma Creative Music Industry (Production)
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road

Course Modules

  • Music Sequencing and Production
  • Digital Recording and Production
  • Composing for Media Destinations
  • Practical Sound Reinforcement
  • Studio sound mixing & mastering
  • Producing a music video
  • Performance Technology
  • Listening to Music
  • Working in the Music Industry
  • Live Event Lighting
  • Collaborative Project
  • Filming live events
  • Promoting live events
  • Understanding the creative process
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

4 GCSEs (Grade C or above) or equivalent (e.g. Level 2 Diploma in Music) plus satisfactory standard achieved at mandatory interview.

ROI Requirements

4 OLCs (Grade O5 or above) or equivalent (e.g. Level 2 Diploma in Music) plus satisfactory standard achieved at mandatory interview OR Leaving Cert Applied – Merit plus satisfactory standard achieved at mandatory interview.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Interview Required

Work Placement

n/a

What's Next?

Further Study

This course will enable students to progress to higher level courses at NWRC such as our Open University foundation degree in Music & Live Event Production.

Career Prospects

This course will provide you with an opportunity to gain a qualification and skills which can lead to working in the industry straight away. Our previous students have gone on to become Performers, Composers, DJs, Producers, Tour Managers, Promoters, Studio Engineers, Live Engineers, Lighting Engineers, Programmers, Artist Managers and much more.

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Meet our students

  • Image of Gary Peoples
    I am now Operations Manager at the City Hotel. Anyone thinking about returning to education has nothing to worry about. I would 100% recommend the HLA process.
    Gary Peoples
  • Image of Linda McGlinchey (Photography)
    This course had a huge impact on my life. Not only did it give me the confidence to start my own photography business, but I also gained friends for life!
    Linda McGlinchey (Photography)

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