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Free BTEC Level 3 Music Course in Westgate-on-Sea

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Music Course in Westgate-on-Sea. Classes run at Ursuline College, full-time during the day. This two-year course focuses on music performance, musical skills development, and professional practice. You'll need four GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including Maths and English, plus Grade 5 or above in Music. The ability to sing or play at least one instrument is required. A portfolio of performances is beneficial. The level 3 btec music qualification is designed to support progression to higher education and the creative industries.

Who this course is for

The course is an introduction to the study of Music Performance at level three and is for students who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, in the creative industries.

Entry requirements

4 GCSE’s 9-4, including Maths and English and a Grade 5 or above in Music.

A portfolio of pieces/performances demonstrating student’s musical abilities would be beneficial.

Students should be enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to Music and be able to sing OR play at least one instrument

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your performance skills on your chosen instrument or voice.
  • You'll study musical skills and techniques at Level 3.
  • You'll explore professional practice in the music and creative industries.
  • You'll build and present a portfolio of pieces and performances.
  • You'll develop your understanding of music in a vocational context.
  • You'll prepare material suitable for higher education auditions and applications.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions, practical performance work, and guided study. Assessment combines internally assessed units, where your work is marked by the centre, with externally assessed components set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. The course has 360 guided learning hours over two years, with a total qualification time of 495 hours.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ursuline College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You should be able to sing or play at least one instrument, and a portfolio of pieces or performances demonstrating your musical abilities is beneficial to bring to any initial discussion.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Music performer. Live and studio performance work.
  • Music teacher or tutor. Teaching instrument or voice privately or in schools.
  • Session musician. Studio and live session work across genres.
  • Music producer. Creating and recording music in a studio setting.
  • Arts administrator. Supporting music organisations and venues.
  • Sound technician. Live events and recording studio technical roles.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Music or Music Performance. The natural next step after this BTEC, recognised by UK universities as part of the Applied Generals performance tables.
  • BA (Hons) in Music Technology or Music Production. For those who develop an interest in the technical side of music.
  • Conservatoire Foundation or Degree Programme. For those pursuing professional performance training at specialist institutions.
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