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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Music

at Mossbourne Fobbing Academy · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course offers an alternative vocational award that is equal to one A Level. You will need good practical skills on an instrument or voice – the standard level is Grade 6 - 7 by the end of the course. You will need a good understanding of music theory (literacy) to follow this course. There will be an opportunity to develop your skills here after the completion of your GCSEs – speak to your music teacher about this. This course will suit anyone who has a keen interest in creating and listening to different styles of music and who wishes to broaden their experience and deepen their understanding of both live and recorded music. The course demands performing, composing, listening and analytical skills in almost equal measure. You will improve your skills in performing and composing in a range of styles. You will listen to a wide variety of music and develop a more informed appreciation of how and why it was written and/or performed.

What you need to get on

This course is aimed at students who have been successful in gaining grade 6 in GCSE Music or Merit or above in BTEC music. We will however consider students that wish to audition if they are taking music studies outside of school or can provide us with recognised performance grades.

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

  • Mossbourne Sixth Form Thurrock

    GABLE HALL SCHOOL SOUTHEND ROAD, STANFORD-LE-HOPE, SS17 8JT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · STANFORD-LE-HOPE

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