Free BTEC Level 3 Music Course in Street. Classes run at Strode College, full-time during the day. This level 3 btec music course takes one year to complete. You'll study performance, composition, and music industry skills through the Pearson Edexcel qualification. It covers the breadth of a full-time music programme, giving you a solid grounding in both practical and theoretical aspects of music. Whether you're drawn to performing, producing, or working in the music industry, the course builds the knowledge and skills employers and universities look for.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll develop your performance skills on your chosen instrument or voice.
You'll study music composition and arranging techniques.
You'll explore music theory and how it applies to practice.
You'll learn about the music industry, including how it is structured and how to work within it.
You'll develop music production and recording skills.
You'll build a portfolio of creative work across the course.
You'll study how to plan and manage musical projects.
How you will learn
The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Music is assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and practical performance tasks. You'll complete units assessed by your centre and externally assessed units set by Pearson Edexcel. Classroom-based sessions cover theory, practical work, and industry knowledge. There are no written exams for all units, but some units include externally set tasks completed under timed conditions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Strode College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Music performer: work as a professional musician or session player
Music producer: create and produce tracks in a studio setting
Sound technician: manage audio for live events or recordings
Music teacher or tutor: teach instruments or music theory
Studio engineer: record and mix music in professional studios
Events and tour manager: coordinate live music events and tours
Music journalist or blogger: write about music for publications or online
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Music or Music Production: a degree at university, for which this BTEC qualification meets typical entry requirements at many institutions.
HNC or HND in Music: a higher-level vocational qualification if you want to continue practical study before committing to a full degree.
PGCE in Music Education: if you want to qualify as a music teacher in schools, after completing a degree.
