Music - The College Merthyr Tydfil

Music Performance & Production course: Practical skills, industry exposure, limitless career options.

The College Merthyr Tydfil is proud to present a dynamic two-year, full-time program known as the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music, Performance & Production. This comprehensive course, equivalent to 3 A-levels or 168 UCAS points, is now accepting applications for the year 2024. Our program immerses students in the vibrant world of the music industry, encompassing facets like performance, prod

uction, songwriting, composition, engineering, and business. Rooted in practical experience, this course boasts industry visits, masterclasses, and live project assignments. Aspiring professionals will sharpen their musical talents, deepen their theoretical knowledge, and enhance their communication skills. Throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to showcase their talents at industry-standard events and recording sessions, building a portfolio that includes original songs, instrumental tracks, and soundtracks for various media platforms. Additionally, they will receive training in event management, workshop delivery, community engagement, and music distribution, all while working closely with venues and industry partners. Our course goes beyond the classroom, offering valuable perks like free instrument and voice lessons, access to cutting-edge equipment and facilities, live sessions, work experience placements, and trips to some of the best music venues in the UK. Furthermore, students will benefit from guest lectures and masterclasses delivered by industry experts, along with personalised mentorship throughout their academic journey. Upon graduation, our students are well-prepared for higher education pursuits or thriving careers in the music industry. They can explore diverse paths, including songwriting, production, promotion, marketing, event management, and much more. The possibilities are limitless, and success is within reach for our graduates. Previous graduates have gone on to study at RWCMD, BIMM, ACM, Utah School of Music, USW, and many other conservatoires and universities around the world.

17/12/2025

🎄🏆 Christmas Quiz Winners! 🏆🎄

Huge congratulations to our Christmas quiz winners!
🎸 Taine took home the amplifier
🎧 Josh won the audio interface

Well done to both of you — brilliant effort and well deserved prizes. Thanks to everyone who took part and helped make it a fun, festive session! 🎶

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🎄🏆 Enillwyr Cwis Nadolig! 🏆🎄

Llongyfarchiadau mawr i enillwyr ein cwis Nadolig!
🎸 Taine enillodd yr amplifier
🎧 Josh enillodd y rhyngwyneb sain

Da iawn i’r ddau ohonoch — ymdrech wych a gwobrau haeddiannol iawn. Diolch i bawb a gymerodd ran ac a wnaeth y sesiwn yn un hwyliog a Nadoligaidd! 🎶

17/12/2025

🎄🎶 Christmas Quiz in full swing! 🎶🎄

Our students are currently taking part in today’s Christmas quiz and getting well and truly into the festive spirit. There’s plenty of friendly competition, teamwork, and music knowledge on show, with some great prizes up for grabs — including an audio interface and an amplifier! 🎁🔊

Good luck to everyone taking part and enjoy the quiz!

🎄🎶 Cwis Nadolig ar y gweill! 🎶🎄

Mae ein myfyrwyr ar hyn o bryd yn cymryd rhan yn y cwis Nadolig heddiw ac yn mynd i mewn i ysbryd yr ŵyl. Mae digon o gystadlu cyfeillgar, gwaith tîm a gwybodaeth gerddorol ar waith, gyda gwobrau gwych i’w hennill — gan gynnwys rhyngwyneb sain ac amplifier! 🎁🔊

Pob lwc i bawb sy’n cymryd rhan, a mwynhewch y cwis!

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05/11/2025

Year 1 UAL Music students are already lighting up the studio with their first original tracks.

If you’re an aspiring songwriter, producer, engineer, or performer, applications for September 2026 are open now. 🔥

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Myfyrwyr Blwyddyn 1 UAL Music eisoes yn goleuo’r stiwdio gyda’u tryciau gwreiddiol cyntaf.

Os ydych chi’n awyddus i fod yn gyfansoddwr caneuon, cynhyrchydd, peiriannydd, neu berfformiwr, mae ceisiadau ar agor ar gyfer Medi 2026. 🔥

19/08/2025

🎉 Results Day 2025 – Huge Congratulations! 🎉

Better late than never... We’re so proud of all our UAL Music students for achieving another incredible set of results this year – with lots of Merits and Distinctions across the board! Your talent, hard work, and dedication have truly paid off. 🙌

A special shoutout to some of our leavers who are heading on to their next exciting chapters:
✨ Reuben & Alex – off to BIMM Bristol to continue their musical journey
✨ Josh – heading to USW to study Sound and Lighting
✨ Harley – accepted onto a Music Production course at USW

We couldn’t be prouder of you all – best of luck in your next steps, and keep making music happen! 🎶

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🎉 **Diwrnod Canlyniadau 2025 – Llongyfarchiadau Enfawr!** 🎉

Rydyn ni mor falch o’n holl fyfyrwyr Cerdd UAL am sicrhau set arall o ganlyniadau anhygoel eleni – gyda llawer o **Deilyngdodau ac Anrhydeddau** ar draws y bwrdd! Mae eich dawn, eich gwaith caled a’ch ymroddiad wir wedi talu ar ei ganfed. 🙌

Llongyfarchiadau arbennig i rai o’n myfyrwyr sy’n symud ymlaen i’r bennod nesaf yn eu taith:
✨ **Reuben & Alex** – yn mynd i BIMM Bryste i barhau â’u taith gerddorol
✨ **Josh** – yn mynd i USW i astudio **Sain a Goleuo**
✨ **Harley** – wedi cael ei dderbyn ar gwrs **Cynhyrchu Cerddoriaeth yn USW**

Rydyn ni methu bod yn fwy balch ohonoch chi – pob lwc i chi yn eich camau nesaf, a pharhewch i greu cerddoriaeth! 🎶

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04/06/2025

21/03/2024

🎸 Let's hear it for Jayden! 🌟 Securing offers from BIMM, Bath Spa University, and Nottingham Trent University! 🎤 An awesome lead guitarist and captivating frontman! Keep rocking, Jayden! 🤘 🎶🔥

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🎸 Codi swn i Jayden! 🌟 Wedi derbyn cynigion gan BIMM, Prifysgol Bath Spa, a Phrifysgol Nottingham Trent! 🎤 Gitarydd blaen blaenorol anhygoel a phen arwrol! Parhewch i rocio, Jayden! 🤘 🎶🔥

19/03/2024

🎸 Big shoutout to Maya! 🎉 Just got offers from USW and BIMM! 🌟 Keep shredding, Maya! 🤘 🎶🔥

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🎸 Llongyfarchiadau mawr i Maya! 🎉 Jest wedi cael cynigion gan USW a BIMM! 🌟 Parhewch i shredio, Maya! 🤘 🎶🔥

19/03/2024

🥁 Another huge achievement for Zach! 🎉 He's just received an unconditional offer from Bath Spa University! 🌟 Rock on, Zach! 🤘 🎸🎶

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🥁 Llwyddiant enfawr arall i Zach! 🎉 Mae newydd dderbyn cynnig ddiogel gan Brifysgol Bath Spa! 🌟 Parhewch i chwarae, Zach! 🤘 🎸🎶