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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Music

at Ringwood School Academy, Ringwood · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Music may be studied in preparation for Higher Education or for enjoyment as part of a balanced programme of study. Music prepares students for careers in recording, radio and television, composing and arranging, retailing, production, teaching and theatre/ concert work. In the modern world, musicians need ever increasing interchangeable skills. BTEC Music is an ideal qualification to meet the needs of the 21st Century.

What you need to get on

Average GCSE grade 4.5. Grade 4 in English Language, Grade 4 in English Literature and Grade 4 in Mathematics. Audition/Interview

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

  • Ringwood School

    Parsonage Barn Lane, RIngwood, BH24 1SE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · RIngwood
  • 3 September 2026 · RIngwood

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