The course centres around the study of music as a performer. You will study how to work within the professional music Industry.
Course Overview
Course Code
FP3BPER5S1
End Date
Fri, 25 Jun 2027
Entry Requirements
Requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, maths, music (if taken) and may include a BTEC. Alternatively a Level 2 BTEC.
Student...
Requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, maths, music (if taken) and may include a BTEC. Alternatively a Level 2 BTEC.
Students must be able to perform on one instrument to grade 3 standard or above.
Performance on at least 1 instrument to grade 3 standard or above
Desirable: Music GCSE or BTEC level 2
Course information
Students will study Professional Practice in the `Music Industry, Ensemble Music Performance, Composing Music, and Practical Music Theory and Harmony.
Two year course
You will be assessed through external and internal vocational and academic assessments. Just over 30% of the course will be externally assessed, 70% internally assessed.
Assessment may include: performances, rehearsals, community projects, research presentations or written reports.
Level 3 EDEXCEL BTEC National Extended Certificate in Music
During your two years of study you will undertake a work placement. You will also hear from a variety of industry speakers, visit careers’ fairs and attend workshops, trips and visits.
University, preparation for freelance musicianship
Level 3
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