BTEC National Certificate in Music Performance
at Kensington Aldridge Academy, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course is for students who want to continue studying Music after GCSE.
What you need to get on
8 GCSE grades of 5 or above, with a grade 6 or above in music. If students have not studied music GCSE, they may be considered based on their performance level and completion of graded examinations on their instrument/voice, for instance via Trinity, ABRSM, Rockschool or similar.
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
Kensington Aldridge Academy
Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road, London, W10 6EX
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · London
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