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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Music

at The Sixth Form College Farnborough · sixth form college

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

16 - 19 ESFA funded learners

What you need to get on

To access vocational courses, students would generally achieve grade 4s (or higher) in their GCSES. You should have a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of your chosen instrument and be at grade 4 or above performance standard. Acceptance on this course will be dependent on passing a live audition, which will assess your musical ability. You should have at least a grade 4 in GCSE English language. There is no specific GCSE maths requirement to study this course.

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

  • The Sixth Form College Farnborough

    Prospect Avenue, Farnborough, GU14 8JX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Farnborough

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