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BTEC Level 3 Music Course in Torquay for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Torquay Academy

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 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 Torquay Academy, full-time over two years.

The course is creative and practical throughout. You'll work with industry-standard equipment in a mac suite, a recording studio, and a 300-capacity live venue. Units can be tailored toward Production, DJ Technology, or Events Support, so you can specialise in the area that suits you. All units are internally assessed and externally verified.

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

Who this course is for

This course is designed and taught to be as creative and practical as possible. You will learn how to produce, record and manipulate live sound on industry-standard equipment by getting hands-on in our state of the art mac suite, recording studio, and 300 capacity venue, ‘The Platform’. All units are internally assessed and externally verified, You unit selection can be tailored towards a pathway in Production, DJ Technology or Events Support enabling you to specialise in an area of your choice.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs grade 5 or above Level 2 Music not essential - Relevant Music Technology experience/graded exams considered. All external applicants will be expected to audition for a place on the course. Level 2 BTEC/RSL/NCFE Music or Music Technology - Merit or above

What you will learn

  • You'll record and produce music using industry-standard studio equipment.
  • You'll manipulate live sound in a professional venue setting.
  • You'll develop skills in DJ technology and music production software.
  • You'll learn how live events are planned and supported.
  • You'll work in a mac suite to edit and process audio.
  • You'll build a specialist pathway in Production, DJ Technology, or Events Support.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a recording studio, mac suite, and live venue. All units are internally assessed through coursework and practical projects. External verification ensures your work meets national standards. There are no written exams.

What you will need to bring

Torquay Academy will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Music producer, creates and records tracks in a studio environment.
  • Live sound technician, manages audio at concerts and events.
  • DJ, performs and mixes music at live or broadcast events.
  • Events support technician, provides technical support at music venues.
  • Studio assistant, supports recording sessions and equipment setup.
  • Music technology assistant, works with audio software and hardware in production settings.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate in Music Technology (Level 4), a natural next step into higher-level production and sound engineering study.
  • Bachelor's degree in Music Production or Music Technology (Level 6), for those wanting to develop professional expertise and open graduate-level roles.
  • Bachelor's degree in Music Performance (Level 6), suited to those focusing on the performance pathway.
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