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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
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 Walsall.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Music Course in Sutton Coldfield. Classes run at The Streetly Academy, full-time over two years.

You'll develop performance skills and explore a wide range of musical styles and genres. The course also covers composition and music theory. Entry requires a total GCSE point score of 30 or higher, including English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above. You'll also need grade 5 in Music, or a Merit in a Level 2 BTEC Music qualification.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Music.

Who this course is for

If you are moving on from music GCSE, intending on a career as a musical performer or composer, or simply enjoy listening to and performing all kinds of music, then this course could be for you. The course is excellent preparation for higher education courses in music, but it is equally valuable as a second or third choice to complement your other A level subject choices. You'll need strong performance skills and a willingness to engage with a range of musical styles and genres. Music Extended certificate will give you transferable skills such as creativity, self-discipline, teamwork and time management which are useful in a wide range of careers.

Entry requirements

Total point score of 30 or higher from best 7 GCSEs including English Language and Mathematics graded 4 or higher. Grade 5 in Music or a Merit in a Level 2 BTEC if you have studied music before.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your skills as a musical performer across a range of styles.
  • You'll study music composition and learn to create your own work.
  • You'll explore music theory and how it applies to performance and composition.
  • You'll analyse and respond to a variety of musical genres.
  • You'll build skills in rehearsing and presenting music to an audience.
  • You'll develop the critical listening skills used in music study and practice.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based, with full-time daytime attendance at The Streetly Academy. As a BTEC qualification, it includes significant coursework components alongside any assessed units. You'll learn through practical performance, composition projects, and guided study. Assessment is through a combination of coursework and any externally set units, as required by the Pearson Edexcel specification.

What you will need to bring

The Streetly Academy will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Musician, performs as a solo artist or as part of an ensemble.
  • Music teacher, supports learners in schools or community settings, usually requires a degree and teaching qualification.
  • Music producer, creates and records music, often builds on further specialist training.
  • Session musician, records and performs for other artists on a freelance basis.
  • Composer, writes original music for performance, film, or media, often developed through higher study.
  • Music technician, supports live events or recording studios with technical skills.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Music or Music Performance (Level 6), the natural next step for those heading into professional performance or teaching.
  • A degree in Music Technology or Music Production (Level 6), for those interested in the technical and creative side of recording.
  • A Music Conservatoire programme, for learners focused on performance at the highest level.
  • HNC in Music (Level 4), a shorter higher education route into the music industry.
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