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Media, Music & Sound Production

Sound Production UAL Level 2 Diploma (SCQF L5)

Campus Milton Road Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 5

Study mode Full time

Start date Aug 2025

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Course overview

This course gives you a well-respected, internationally recognised UAL Level 2 Diploma in Music Performance and Production, with a focus on Sound Production.

  • You’ll explore how sound production works in real-world creative projects.
  • You’ll develop practical skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities to prepare for careers in music and media.
  • The course blends hands-on experience with theory, helping you gain confidence and independence.

Why Take This Course?

  • It’s perfect for anyone passionate about sound production and looking for a full-time, immersive learning experience.
  • You’ll build key skills like adaptability, creativity, and collaboration, which are essential for future studies or jobs in the industry.
  • The course helps you understand different career paths and prepares you for further education or employment.

How It Works

  • You’ll develop both practical skills (like using music software and recording equipment) and theoretical knowledge (understanding sound and production techniques).
  • Through practice and feedback, you’ll refine your skills over time.
  • In your final project, you’ll work on a collaborative assignment, applying everything you’ve learned with greater independence—preparing you for higher-level study.

What you will learn

  • Audio editing
  • Introduction to Digital Audio Workstations
  • Radio/Podcast Production
  • Music production
  • Recording techniques
  • Listening skills and music/production analysis
  • Presentation skills

How the course is assessed

  • As a project-based course, to best reflect industry practice, the course is mainly assessed through the completion of several integrated projects (rather than tests and exams)
  • Projects will be completed at various points of the year and submitted using relevant mixed-media portfolios, performances, and creative products such as recordings, videos and session files
  • In addition to ongoing continuous assessment of project work, formative assessment forms a large part of the course with tutorial and feedback sessions taking place every week

Number of days per week

  • 2.5 days per week with additional time allocated for self-directed study

Entry requirements

  • Four qualifications at SCQF Level 4
  • A basic understanding of sound production

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

  • After completing your application you be invited to attend an informal interview - this will also give you the opportunity to ask any further questions

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5 (Where English is not the first language)

Progression and Articulation Routes

  • UAL Level 3 Diploma in Music Production

Career options

  • Sound designer
  • Sound engineer
  • Music producer

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date
Milton Road Campus Full time 25/08/25

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