Free BTEC Level 3 Music Course in Cirencester. Classes run at Cirencester College, full-time during the day. You'll need five or more GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including English Language and Maths, to join. The course runs over two years and covers music performance, composition, and the skills you need to work or study further in the music industry. It's a Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec music qualification, so it carries real weight with universities and conservatoires.
Who this course is for
Find out more on our website: cirencester.ac.uk
Entry requirements
5+ GCSEs at Grade 4 and above, from the�core subjects, including English Language and Maths.
What you will learn
You'll develop performance skills across your chosen musical discipline.
You'll study music composition and arranging techniques.
You'll analyse the work of professional musicians and practitioners.
You'll build knowledge of the music industry and how it operates.
You'll practise recording and music production techniques.
You'll work on group and solo performance projects.
You'll evaluate your own progress and develop as a performer.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical workshops, rehearsals, and performances at Cirencester College. Assessment combines coursework, performance portfolios, and written tasks linked to your practical work. Some units are assessed through live or recorded performances. You'll also complete written evaluations of your own development throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cirencester College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Music performer, working in live or recorded music
Session musician, recording and touring with artists
Music teacher or tutor, teaching in schools or privately
Music producer, creating and recording tracks in a studio
Sound technician, managing audio for live events or broadcasts
Community arts worker, running music projects in local settings
Music retail or events assistant, supporting concerts and venues
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Music or Music Performance at university, building on your BTEC with a full degree in your chosen specialism.
BA (Hons) Music Production or Sound Engineering, if you want to focus on the technical side of the industry.
Conservatoire audition programmes, for those aiming for professional performance training.
Level 4 Certificate in Music Business or Music Technology, a shorter route into the industry without a full degree.
