BTEC National Extended Certificate in Music Performance
at John Taylor High School, Burton-On-Trent · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course has been created to fully prepare you for career in the music industry and is a natural pathway for degrees in Music, Popular Music, Performing Arts or Theatre. You may, however, just have a love for performing and wish to study it alongside your other post-16 subjects as a creative outlet.
What you need to get on
5 GCSE grades 4-9. GCSE Music is preferable but the course is open to all confident musicians and those who are willing to perform.
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
John Taylor High School
Dunstall Road Barton under Needwood, Burton on Trent, DE13 8AZ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Burton on Trent
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