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Free BTEC Level 3 Music Course in Hereford – Hereford College of Arts

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Music Course in Hereford. Classes run at Hereford College of Arts, full-time over two years.

The course is free for students aged under 19 years old on 31 August in the year they start. It covers musicianship, live performance, music technology, production techniques, and the music business. You'll work on projects based on real industry situations, visit professional venues, and gain work experience with industry practitioners. Guest lecturers have included professionals from Sony Records, the BBC, and touring acts.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music.

Who this course is for

This is a practical, work-related course that covers a wide variety of music disciplines. Students are given projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. Key areas include Musicianship, Performance and practical skills, Music Technology & Production Techniques and Music Business

Entry requirements

Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 (previously A*-C) (To ensure that you qualify it is highly desirable that you achieve at least a Grade 4/C or above in English and maths), or on achieving a Merit at Level 2 Diploma in Music

What you will learn

  • You'll develop musicianship skills, including theory and practical technique.
  • You'll build performance skills across a range of live settings.
  • You'll learn music technology and production techniques in a studio context.
  • You'll study the music business, including how the industry is structured.
  • You'll plan and manage music events, from setup to delivery.
  • You'll work with visiting industry professionals on real briefs and projects.
  • You'll gain work experience relevant to careers in music and production.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical projects and assignments based on industry scenarios. Assessment is coursework-based, with no written exams. You'll take part in workshops, professional venue visits, and work experience placements. Guest lecturers from the music industry contribute to your learning throughout the course. Classes are delivered full-time during the day at Hereford College of Arts.

What you will need to bring

Hereford College of Arts will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Musician, performs live or records as a session or solo artist.
  • Music producer, creates and produces tracks in a studio environment.
  • Sound engineer, manages live or recorded audio for events and studios.
  • Music events coordinator, plans and runs concerts and live music events.
  • A&R or music industry assistant, supports artist development at a label or agency.
  • Composer or songwriter, writes music for artists, film, or media projects.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Music or Music Production (Level 6), for those aiming to deepen specialist knowledge or move into higher-level industry roles.
  • A degree at a conservatoire such as Leeds Conservatoire or LIPA, focused on performance or production.
  • A foundation degree or HND in Music (Level 5), a shorter higher-education route into the industry.
  • BBC or industry apprenticeships, combining paid work with structured training in a professional environment.
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