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Music

at Maghull High School, Liverpool · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Music Performance is intended to be an Applied General qualification. It is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the music sector or the creative sector as a whole. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and aims to provide a coherent course of study covering both performance and the music industry. 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 • improvising music • solo performance.

What you need to get on

A minimum of five GCSE’s at level 6 from five separate subjects, including a 6 in GCSE music. Students will also need to have an average of 5.5 points or more from their GCSEs. Students should ideally be working towards graded examinations in their chosen instrument.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

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

  • Maghull High School

    Ormonde Drive, Liverpool, L31 7AW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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