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Music BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma

at Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College, Hove · sixth form college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma72 weeksPart time£1,134

What the college says

Do you like playing live music as part of a band? Are you willing to step out of your comfort zone and perform in a wide range of styles? Are you interested in developing your songwriting/composing, being a session musician, or working as a music producer? Would you like to learn about the history and practice of pop music through the 20th century and how the music industry works today? If so, this course is for you. You will be required to perform and produce a significant amount of music over the two years and your assessments will depend heavily on your practical output and your ability to evaluate your work. You will need to demonstrate strong skills on your principal instrument, be curious about learning new music styles, be committed to playing live music as part of a group, and be willing to experiment with music technology in order to thrive on this course. This course would best complement other creative and performing arts subjects, but could also be an enriching choice to take alongside business, science, and humanities courses as part of your BHASVIC study programme.

What you need to get on

4 in Music GCSE or BTEC Level 2 Merit if either have been taken. Audition required: students will need to demonstrate Grade 5 standard or above on main instrument / voice

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

Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Hove

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