Students studying the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Music Performance (equivalent to one A-Level) will complete four units of study.   

As a class, we will complete the mandatory units:

Unit 1 - Practical Music Theory and Harmony
Unit 2 - Professional Practice in the Music Industry
Unit 3 - Ensemble Music Performance

We will then decide on one of the optional units such as Unit 6 - Solo Performance. 

The qualification gives a broad overview of the music sector, with a focus on performance, including musical skills development and professional practice.

Find out more - Course Specification - Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Music Performance

At least 5 GCSEs between grades 4 and 9, including a minimum of grade 5 in Music, English Language and Maths.

Please note that if you have not studied Music at GCSE, you can still apply but auditions will take place as this is primarily a music performance course.  

Students will be considered on their musical ability, work ethic and reliability to run rehearsals and meet deadlines. 

Achievement in the qualification requires students to demonstrate depth of study in each unit, assured acquisition of a range of practical skills required for employment or progression to higher education, and successful development of transferable skills. Learners achieving a qualification will have achieved across mandatory units, including external and synoptic assessment.

Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction (D), Merit (M), Pass (P), Near Pass (N) and Unclassified (U).