BTEC National Extended Certificate in Music
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.
94 providers teach this exact qualification.
South East20
Bexhill-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: At least 4-5 GCSEs graded 9-4 including English or Maths at grade 4 or above. Plus, a music performance qualification at grade 4 or equivalent.
Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Hove · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Sittingbourne · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeEast Grinstead · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs @ Grades 4-9, including 4+ GCSE English and 4+ in GCSE Music if taken plus a successful audition
Their versionFreeSevenoaks · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeMidhurst · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's grade 4 (C) or above including English and Maths and a GCSE grade 4 in Music and strong performance skills
Their versionFreeRingwood · 24 months
They ask for: Average GCSE grade 4.5. Grade 4 in English Language, Grade 4 in English Literature and Grade 4 in Mathematics. Audition/Interview
Their versionFreeSaint George'S Church of England School
Gravesend · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in GCSE Music or Instrument skills to Grade 4 ABRSM
Their versionFreeSeaford · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 9-4 GCSE Music or pass in BTEC Music Level 2, confident performing skills, grade 4 or equivalent on an instrument or voice Confident Performing Skills Ins
Their versionFreeTunbridge Wells · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of GCSE grades 4 (G4) in English and Mathematics plus 3 other GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C). Plus G4 in GCSE Music (or good performance ability)
Their versionFreeMaidstone · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above.
Their versionFreeNew Romney · 2 years
They ask for: Students must achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 5 or above including English and Maths including a minimum grade 5 GCSE Music or Merit for Level 2 BTEC or entr
Their versionFreeBognor Regis · 2 years
They ask for: Successful completion of GCSE music (9-5) or BTEC Level 2 award in Music. You must be able to play a musical instrument or be able to sing You must be prepared
Their versionFreeThe Sixth Form College Farnborough
2 years
They ask for: To access vocational courses, students would generally achieve grade 4s (or higher) in their GCSES. You should have a comprehensive understanding of the fundame
Their versionFreeSlough · 18 months
They ask for: GCSE Music – Level 5. Students must be undertaking peripatetic Music Lessons on their chosen instrument.
Their versionFreeWhitstable · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of five 9-4 grades in GCSE examinations including English and Maths. A grade Merit in RSL music or equivalent is desirable but not essential.
Their versionFreeWestgate-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSE’s 9-4, including Maths and English and a Grade 5 or above in Music. A portfolio of pieces/performances demonstrating student’s musical abilities would be
Their versionFreeReading · 2 years
They ask for: Standard entry requirements: Maths and English Language at a grade 4. Based on Attainment 8 scores we will offer the following pathways: Vocational Pathway (sel
Their versionFreeSittingbourne · 2 years
They ask for: General BTEC Level 3 entry requirements of five Grade 4s, inc. English and Maths
Sevenoaks · 2 years
They ask for: No prior study of the sector is needed, but learners should have a range of achievement at level 2, in GCSEs (5 GCSEs at a grade 4 or higher), or equivalent qua
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Yorkshire and The Humber15
Leeds · 2 years
They ask for: To take 3 A Levels at Allerton Grange you are required to have a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 and above. Music specific requirements are Maths grade 4
Bridlington · 20 months
They ask for: To study BTEC courses you'll need: Grade 4 or higher in English, Grade 4 or higher in maths, Grade 4 or higher in the subject you're taking
Brighouse · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeRotherham · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeLeeds · 2 years
They ask for: 5 or more standard GCSE passes or higher (grade 4 or higher) including GCSE Maths and either English Language or English Literature at a grade 4 or above. This
Grimsby · 2 years
They ask for: Level 3 general entry criteria + grade 4 in GCSE Music or BTEC L2 Music Distinction/Distinction* Must play an instrument or sing to a high standard - need to be
Their versionFreeHuddersfield · 2 years
They ask for: See prospectus or web site.
Harrogate · 2 years
They ask for: Previous performance experience and skill on a musical instrument
Their versionFree2 years
They ask for: https://ncbradford.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
Their versionFreeDoncaster · 2 years
They ask for: https://ncdoncaster.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
Their versionFree2 years
They ask for: https://ncpontefract.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
Their versionFreeShelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeKeighley · 2 years
They ask for: To enter South Craven Sixth Form students need to have achieved Grade 9-4 at GCSE (A*-C), or Merits in other level 2 qualifications (e.g. BTEC, OCR Nationals),
Their versionFreeSt Bede'S and St Joseph'S Catholic College
1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeShipley · 2 years
They ask for: Although it is recommended that pupils would have gained a grade 5 or higher in GCSE Music or a Level 2 Merit or higher at BTEC, those pupils who are confident
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South West14
Cirencester · 2 years
They ask for: 5+ GCSEs at Grade 4 and above, from the�core subjects, including English Language and Maths.
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Exeter · 165 hours
They ask for: See website for futher details
Exmouth · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeKing Edward Vi Community College
18 months
They ask for: 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4. A passion for music and a good ability in performance on a chosen instrument (including voice). A willingness to commit to out of College
Their versionFreeWestbury · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeSouth Dartmoor Community College
Newton Abbot · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSEs grade 9-4, plus to have studied Music (this may have been certificates or completed externally).
Their versionFreeSt Brendan'S Sixth Form College
Bristol · 1 year
They ask for: Instrumental / vocal skills at grade 3/4 The minimum entry requirement is five GCSE?s at Grade 4 or above or the equivalent from four subject areas including En
St Edward'S Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole
Poole · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in Music or BTEC Merit
Their versionFreeMarlborough · 2 years
They ask for: You should have achieved at least grade 4 in Music at GCSE, or completed a Level 2 BTEC First Diploma with a Merit. You must be able to play an instrument or
Their versionFreeSwindon · 2 years
They ask for: No Entry Requirements
Their versionFreeThe Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College
Swindon · 2 years
They ask for: Entry by interview and experience
Their versionFreeTorquay · 18 months
They ask for: Grade 5 or above in GCSE Music (or a Merit in a Level 2 equivalent) or Grade 4 standard in any instrument. All level 3 courses have a 5 GCSEs at 9-4 requirement
Their versionFreeTruro · 1 year
They ask for: Four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above in appropriate subjects, and two years experience of learning and performing on one or more of the following instruments. * Guita
University Centre Somerset College Group
Bridgwater · 2 years
They ask for: Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail info@usccollegegroup.ac.uk for details.
West Midlands13
Rugby · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSEs or equivalent at 5+, including 4+ in Maths, 5+ in English, and strong performance skills on an instrument or voice
Their versionFreeLeamington Spa · 9 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
Cannock · 2 years
They ask for: 5 A*-C/9-4 Inc. English and Maths + B grade at GCSE Music is desirable but not essential. This course is designed for students who wish to develop their musical
Their versionFreeDroitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre
Droitwich · 2 years
They ask for: See school website
Their versionFreeSutton Coldfield · 2 years
They ask for: Applicants will need to have a minimum of 5 grades 9-4 GCSE’s including English and Mathematics. Internal applicants who meet the minimum academic entrance requ
Their versionFreeTipton · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 4-9 GCSE's including Maths and English. Although not essential, having studied Level 2 Music Practice tech award would be advantageous. Musical i
Their versionFreeWolverhampton · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSEs grade 4 and above, Grade 6 in Music
Their versionFreeHolly Lodge High School College of Science
Smethwick · 2 years
They ask for: 3.9+ APS. English and Maths GCSE 4+
Their versionFreeBurton-On-Trent · 2 years
They ask for: 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.
Their versionFreeCradley Heath · 2 years
They ask for: Students should have studied either GCSE or BTEC Music or Performing Arts achieving a grade 4. Students should have either singing or instrumental grades or sho
Evesham · 2 years
They ask for: All students starting courses in Year 12 must have a minimum of 30 points across their best six GCSEs, and must have achieved the government's recommended thres
Their versionFreeEvesham · 2 years
They ask for: All students starting courses in Year 12 must have a minimum of 30 points across their best six GCSEs, and must have achieved the government's recommended thres
Their versionFreeWindsor High School and Sixth Form
Halesowen · 2 years
They ask for: 5 grade 4s or above including English or Maths
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East of England9
2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 GCSE Music or Merit in Level 2 BTEC Music
Their versionFreeLowestoft · 214 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
Waltham Cross · 24 months
They ask for: See school website for more details.
Their versionFreeHITCHIN BOYS' SCHOOL (Academy Trust)
2 years
They ask for: The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects w
Their versionFreeHitchin · 2 years
They ask for: The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects w
Their versionFree2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at Grade 4 including: Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature Grade 4 / 5 ability in Voice or Instrument A successful Music audit
Their versionFreeHemel Hempstead · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English - 5 Proven ability in Music through either BTEC level 2 Merit or external music examinations.
Their versionFree2 years
They ask for: 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 th
Their versionFreeHitchin · 2 years
They ask for: The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects w
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London7
Carshalton Boys Sports College
Carshalton · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE's Grade 5 - 9 including GCSE Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Music and the ability to play a musical instrument
Their versionFreeSidcup · 2 years
They ask for: 6 - Music | 5 - English
Their versionFreeLondon · 2 years
They ask for: See course webpage for details
Their versionFreeLondon · 2 years
They ask for: Once we receive your application form we will invite you to attend one of our taster sessions which will include an informal audition. Applicants also need to a
Their versionFreeLondon · 23 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£0 to £2,583London · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Music 4 or higher, Merit or above at BTEC Level 2, or Grade 5 standard in your instrument. You should also have practical experience of live performance or
Their versionFreeWelling · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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North West6
Birkenhead High School Academy
Prenton · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeLiverpool · 2 years
They ask for: 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 f
Their versionFree2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 passes (grade 4 or above) at GCSE, including at least a 4 in both English and Maths. Students should be playing an instrument, or singing, on a r
Their versionFreeLancaster · 24 months
They ask for: 5 GCSE or equivalent pass at grade 4 or higher (at least one of which is in Maths or English) One of; BTEC Music Level 2 Pass, GCSE Music Grade 5, Grade 5 on a
Their versionFreeWallasey · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeWigan · 2 years
They ask for: Full details available on our website, click on the 'Go to course' button below.
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North East6
Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Gateshead · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 4 or Above in Subject Area
Their versionFreeNewcastle Upon Tyne · 2 years
They ask for: At least 5 GCSE grades 9-4, including grade 6 or equivalent in Music.
Their versionFreeGateshead · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFreeLord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Chester Le Street · 2 years
They ask for: Level 5 or above in GCSE Music or merit in BTEC Performing Arts. All students must sing or play an instrument and be prepared to do so in front of an audience.
Their versionFreeAshington · 2 years
They ask for: As a rule you will need to have achieved either a distinction grade at a vocational subject at GCSE or a grade 4 in English Language and Maths for progression o
Their version£250Sunderland · 306 hours
They ask for: You will need 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9, including English and Maths.
East Midlands4
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Dronfield · 1 year
They ask for: This Course is only running for students moving into Y13 and who have already completed the first year. We are no longer offering this course to new applicants.
Their versionFreeNottingham · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Grade 4 in Music.
Their versionFree1 year
They ask for: General Hinckley Sixth Form entry requirements, plu GCSE Music grade 4 pass or above and a keenness to perform on your instrument/vocals.
Their versionFreeMansfield · 2 years
They ask for: Please see attached Prospectus
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