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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Music

at Our Lady'S Catholic College, Lancaster · college

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Learners taking this qualification will study three mandatory units: Unit 1: Practical Music Theory and Harmony Unit 2: Professional Practice in the Music Industry Unit 3: Ensemble Music Performance. Learners choose one optional unit. These have been designed to support progression to more specialist music courses in higher education and to link with relevant occupational areas, such as: composing music

What you need to get on

5 GCSE or equivalent pass at grade 4 or higher (at least one of which is in Maths or English) One of; BTEC Music Level 2 Pass, GCSE Music Grade 5, Grade 5 on a musical instrument

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

  • Our Lady's Catholic College

    Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2RX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Lancaster

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