BTEC National Certificate in Music Performance
at St John Henry Newman Catholic School, Carlisle · school or sixth form
What the college says
BTEC Music Performance Level 3 covers a broad basis of study with a focus on performance, personal instrumental technique and development, music theory and professional practice.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 in GCSE Music
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
St John Henry Newman Catholic School
Scalegate Road, Carlisle, CA2 4NL
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Carlisle
Who else teaches this exact qualification
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