Free BTEC Level 3 Music Course in Gateshead. Classes run at Cardinal Hume Catholic School, full-time over two years. Entry requires a GCSE grade 4 or above in Music, and the school notes that a grade 6 or above is preferred. You'll study music performance, composition, and music theory at an advanced level, building on what you covered at GCSE. This level 3 BTEC music qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel and carries UCAS points, which can count toward university applications.
Who this course is for
For students who have sat GCSE Music and achieved a grade 6 or above
Entry requirements
GCSE Grade 4 or Above in Subject Area
What you will learn
You'll develop your performance skills on your chosen instrument or voice.
You'll study music composition and learn to create original pieces.
You'll analyse music from a range of styles and historical periods.
You'll explore music theory and how it applies to your own practice.
You'll develop skills in recording and music production techniques.
You'll build an understanding of the music industry and professional contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical performance work, and coursework projects. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed units and externally set tasks. Your work is assessed through portfolios, performances, and written assignments. There is no single final exam; instead, you build evidence across the two years of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cardinal Hume Catholic School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Music performer: work as a live or session musician
Music teacher: teach instrument or theory in schools or privately
Music producer: create and record tracks in a studio setting
Sound technician: manage audio for live events or broadcasts
Music journalist: write reviews and features for media outlets
Arts administrator: coordinate programmes for music venues or organisations
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Music or Music Performance: a degree for those wanting to develop as a professional musician or go into music education. Your BTEC carries UCAS points that count toward entry.
BA (Hons) in Music Production or Sound Engineering: for those drawn toward the technical and creative side of recording.
PGCE in Music: if you want to teach music in secondary schools, this postgraduate qualification is the route to qualified teacher status.
