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BTEC Level 3 Music Course in Wakefield 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 Wakefield.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Music Course in Wakefield. Classes run at Woodkirk Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers performance, composition, and music listening skills. You'll build a portfolio of performance work, compose original pieces, and develop your ability to analyse music critically. Units draw on a wide range of musical styles and influences.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Music.

Who this course is for

BTEC level 3 Subsidiary Diploma QCF

Entry requirements

See school website

What you will learn

  • You'll perform on at least one instrument or as a vocalist, building a portfolio of work.
  • You'll compose original pieces, responding to set briefs and developing your own musical ideas.
  • You'll develop listening skills to identify and analyse key features of music.
  • You'll study a range of musical styles and their historical influence.
  • You'll explore music production as part of your performance work.
  • You'll learn to appraise music critically, both in writing and through listening.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical performance work, and composition projects. Assessment has three components: an appraising music exam with listening and written questions (40%), a solo or ensemble performance or music production (30%), and two compositions (30%). Your portfolio of performance and composition work is built up over the two years of the course.

What you will need to bring

Woodkirk 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 producer, creates and records tracks in a studio setting.
  • Music teacher, typically needs a degree and teaching qualification as further steps.
  • Arts administrator, supports the running of venues, festivals, or arts organisations.
  • Event coordinator, works on live music and entertainment events.
  • Journalist, covering music and culture, usually needs further study or experience.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Music or Music Production (Level 6), the natural next step for performance or composition careers.
  • A degree in Music Technology (Level 6), for those drawn to the production and recording side.
  • A foundation degree or HND in Performing Arts (Level 5), a shorter higher-education route into the industry.
  • A PGCE or teacher training qualification, for those who want to teach music in schools, usually after completing a degree first.
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