Free BTEC Level 3 Music Course in Ringwood. Classes run at Ringwood School, full-time during the day over two years. You'll study a broad range of music skills, from performance and composition to production and music technology, building the interchangeable skills that the music industry expects today. The course covers pathways into recording, radio and television, composing, arranging, production, teaching, and theatre and concert work. Entry requires an average GCSE grade of 4.5, including grade 4 in English Language, English Literature, and Maths, plus an audition or interview.
Who this course is for
Music may be studied in preparation for
Higher Education or for enjoyment as part of a
balanced programme of study. Music
prepares students for careers in recording,
radio and television, composing and arranging,
retailing, production, teaching and theatre/
concert work. In the modern world, musicians
need ever increasing interchangeable skills.
BTEC Music is an ideal qualification to meet
the needs of the 21st Century.
Entry requirements
Average GCSE grade 4.5. Grade 4 in English Language, Grade 4 in English Literature and Grade 4 in Mathematics. Audition/Interview
What you will learn
You'll develop performance skills across your chosen instrument or voice.
You'll study music composition and arranging techniques.
You'll explore music production and recording processes.
You'll learn how the music industry works, including radio, television, and theatre contexts.
You'll build music technology skills used in professional settings.
You'll develop skills in analysing and responding to music.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions, practical performance work, and studio or technology projects. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC is a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally set tasks. Your work is assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the two years rather than through a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ringwood School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Music producer: create and shape recorded tracks in a studio
Session musician: perform on recordings or live productions
Music teacher: teach instrument or music theory in schools or privately
Sound technician: manage audio for live events or broadcasts
Radio presenter or producer: work in music-led radio programming
Theatre sound operator: run sound for stage productions
Music retail specialist: advise customers on instruments and equipment
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Music or Music Technology: a degree at university, which this BTEC is designed to support entry to.
BA (Hons) Music Production: for those focused on the recording and production side of the industry.
PGCE in Music: if you want to qualify as a music teacher in schools after completing a degree.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Music: a shorter higher-education route if a full degree is not your next step.
