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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Music

at Brinsworth Academy, Rotherham · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course. The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Music Performance is intended to be an Applied General qualification. It is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the music sector or the creative sector as a whole. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and aims to provide a coherent course of study covering both performance and the music industry. Unit 1: Practical Music Theory and Harmony - Learners develop knowledge and understanding of music theory and harmony, and apply their understanding in practical scenarios. Unit 2: Professional Practice in the Music Industry - Learners explore what it is that makes someone a professional in the music industry and how to put forward a bid for work. Unit 3: Ensemble Music Performance - Learners work as part of a musical ensemble and develop their skills and techniques in rehearsal and performance Unit 6: Solo Performance - Learners explore the preparation and performance of music as a soloist before performing in front of an audience.

What you need to get on

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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

  • Brinsworth Academy

    BRINSWORTH ROAD BRINSWORTH, ROTHERHAM, S60 5EJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · ROTHERHAM

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