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BTEC Level 3 Music Course in Saint Helens for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Cowley International College

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
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 Saint Helens.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Music Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at Cowley International College, full-time over two years.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English. You must also show strong performance skills on an instrument or with your voice. The course covers practical performance, music theory, and music industry knowledge. You'll also develop technical skills and work with a wide range of instruments.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Subsidiary Diploma in Music.

Who this course is for

Music Performance provides students with access to some of the leading products and artists within the industry. This course provides excellent preparation for further study in Music and a career in the music industry, developing practical skills, music theory knowledge, music industry knowledge and technical skills. Students have access to a wide range of musical instruments.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs or equivalent, grade 9 - 4, including Maths and English Language. It is essential that a student can demonstrate proficient performance and technical skills on an instrument or by their voice.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical performance skills on your chosen instrument or voice.
  • You'll build music theory knowledge to support your performance and composition.
  • You'll gain an understanding of the music industry and how it works.
  • You'll develop technical skills used in professional music settings.
  • You'll explore a wide range of musical instruments and styles.
  • You'll prepare for further study or work in the music industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical performance work. Assessment is through coursework, performance tasks, and unit assignments. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. Some units may include written tasks alongside practical assessments.

What you will need to bring

Cowley International College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Musician, performs live or in studio settings as a career.
  • Music tutor, teaches instrument or vocal skills to students.
  • Session musician, records and performs for other artists.
  • Music production assistant, supports producers in a studio environment.
  • Events and venue technician, manages sound and equipment at live events.
  • Arts administrator, works behind the scenes for music organisations.

What you could study next

  • HNC in Music, a Level 4 qualification for deeper specialist study.
  • HND in Music, a Level 5 course that can lead into a degree.
  • Bachelor's degree in Music or Music Performance, a Level 6 qualification for those aiming at professional or academic careers.
  • Music Production or Sound Engineering degree, for those interested in the technical side of the industry.
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