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BTEC Level 3 Music Course in Torquay for 16 to 18 Year Olds – St Cuthbert Mayne School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration18 months
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 Torquay.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Music Course in Torquay. Classes run at St Cuthbert Mayne School, full-time during the day.

This Pearson Edexcel qualification covers both music performance and music theory. You'll study practical performance alongside the broader context of music in the creative industries. The course runs over 18 months and is equivalent in size to one A Level. It's designed for learners who want to progress to higher education or work in the music or creative sector.

Entry requires five or more GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, including a grade 5 or above in Music. You'll finish with a Pearson BTEC National Extended Certificate in Music.

Who this course is for

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Music Performance is intended to be an Applied General qualification. It is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the music sector or the creative sector as a whole. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and aims to provide a coherent course of study covering both performance and the music industry. It is designed to be taken alongside other Level 3 qualifications. No prior study of the sector is needed, but learners should normally have a range of achievement at level 2, in GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.

Entry requirements

5+ 9-4, plus a grade 5 or above in Music

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your practical performance skills on your chosen instrument or voice.
  • You'll study music theory and how it applies to performance and composition.
  • You'll explore the music industry and the wider creative sector.
  • You'll learn how to plan, rehearse, and present a performance.
  • You'll analyse music from a range of styles and genres.
  • You'll build skills in recording and music production techniques.

How you will learn

The course is assessed through a mix of coursework and externally set assignments. Performance units are assessed practically. Some units are assessed through written tasks or portfolios of work. You'll attend classroom sessions at St Cuthbert Mayne School, with regular performance and rehearsal time built into the timetable.

What you will need to bring

St Cuthbert Mayne School 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 private settings, though qualified teacher status requires further training.
  • Session musician, records and performs for other artists in a studio setting.
  • Music producer, works in recording studios, typically alongside further technical training.
  • Arts administrator, works behind the scenes for venues, festivals, or arts organisations.
  • Community arts worker, delivers music and arts projects in community settings.

What you could study next

  • Bachelor's degree in Music (Level 6), the natural next step for learners aiming for a career as a performer, composer, or music educator.
  • Bachelor's degree in Music Production or Sound Engineering (Level 6), for those interested in the technical side of the industry.
  • Foundation degree in Performing Arts (Level 5), a shorter higher education route into performance or arts work.
  • HNC in Music (Level 4), an entry point into higher education if you want to progress more gradually.
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