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BTEC Level 3 Music Course in Keighley for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Music Courses in Keighley.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Music Course in Keighley. Classes run at South Craven School, full-time over two years. You'll develop practical musical skills alongside an understanding of the music industry and professional practice. The course covers musical skills development, performance, and what it means to work in the professional music world. To join, you'll need GCSE grade 4 in Music or a Merit in a BTEC Level 2 Music qualification, plus the school's general sixth form entry requirements.

Who this course is for

This fantastic course will give you the skills and knowledge to develop and enhance your musical understanding and practical ability. You will look into music industry practices and truly understand what it is like to be a part of the professional music world. This course gives you the opportunity to not only focus on yourself and the development of your musical skill but to also consider your introduction as a musician into the real music world. You will have the opportunity to enhance your musical ear and build an understanding of both solo and ensemble techniques and skills required to further yourself as a musician. You will have a chance to work alongside other musicians, working in a collaborative environment.

This course will prepare you for progression into higher education, both vocationally and educationally. You will gain not only knowledge but skill and experience to allow you to flourish in higher education. This course will also allow you explore and advance your transferable skills applicable to a great variety of jobs and opportunities.

CURRICULUM The units we will be looking at cover understanding and application of skills in the music industry, performance based tasks as well as enhancing and developing your musical ear, giving you the opportunity to continue your growth as a musician.

Entry requirements

To enter South Craven Sixth Form students need to have achieved Grade 9-4 at GCSE (A*-C), or Merits in other level 2 qualifications (e.g. BTEC, OCR Nationals), in at least 5 separate subjects including English Lit/English Language or Maths. This is considered to be the minimum entry requirement. Must include Grade 4 in GCSE Music OR Merit in BTEC Level 2 Music

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your practical performance skills on your chosen instrument or voice.
  • You'll study music industry practices and how the professional music world operates.
  • You'll build your understanding of musical theory and technique.
  • You'll explore what it means to present yourself as a working musician.
  • You'll work on your own musical development alongside collaborative projects.
  • You'll build a portfolio of performance and practical work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical performance work, and guided study. Assessment combines coursework, practical performance tasks, and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. Some units are assessed internally through assignments and projects. Others are assessed through external examinations or set tasks. Your teachers will guide your learning across both the practical and knowledge-based elements of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Craven School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Music performer: work as a solo or ensemble musician
  • Session musician: record and perform for other artists
  • Music teacher or tutor: teach instrument or theory privately or in schools
  • Music producer: create and produce tracks in a studio setting
  • Sound technician: manage live or studio audio
  • Music event coordinator: organise concerts, tours, or live events
  • Community musician: lead music projects in schools or community settings

What you could study next

  • Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Music: a Level 4 qualification for those wanting to go deeper into music practice or production.
  • BA (Hons) in Music or Music Performance: a university degree for those aiming for a career in performance, composition, or the wider music industry.
  • BA (Hons) in Music Technology: suits those drawn to the production and technical side of music.
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