BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Music

Level 3Applied and BTECDiplomaPearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

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.

40 providers teach this exact qualification.

West Midlands11

Halesowen College
Halesowen · 36 weeks
They ask for: For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found
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Herefordshire, Ludlow, and North Shropshire College
Hereford · 1 year
They ask for: A minimum of five GSCEs at grade 4, including English and/or maths or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification at merit grade and good progress
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Newcastle-under-Lyme College
Newcastle · 34 weeks
They ask for: You will need a minimum of four or more high grades at GCSE in subjects relevant to the course you?d like to study, including maths and/or English Language at g
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Newcastle-under-Lyme College
Newcastle · 34 weeks
They ask for: You will need a minimum of four or more high grades at GCSE in subjects relevant to the course you?d like to study, including maths and/or English Language at g
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North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
Nuneaton · 2 years
They ask for: Entry requirements are 4 GCSE at Grade C/4 or above or a relevant Level 2 qualification. Learners will also be assessed on instrumental abilities during the aud
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North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
Nuneaton · 2 years
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above or a relevant level 2 qualification. Learners will also be assessed on instrumental abilities during the audition process.
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South & City College Birmingham
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: You will need either: � A minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade 4 or above or equivalent qualifications including English and maths and a successful audition on the instrume
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South & City College Birmingham
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: You will need: A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, two of which must be maths and English Language. BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Music Industry Skills (Merit o
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South & City College Birmingham
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: You will need either:� A minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade 4 or above including English and maths or equivalent qualifications and a successful audition on the instrumen
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South & City College Birmingham
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: You will need: A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, two of which must be maths and English Language. BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Music Industry Skills (Merit o
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Telford College
Telford · 1 year
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English or maths and ideally a GCSE or level 2 music qualification. You will also be required to audition or provide a rec
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North West7

Aquinas College
Stockport · 10 months
They ask for: Please see website for details
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Cardinal Newman College
Preston · 2 years
They ask for: Five Grade 4s at GCSE with at least a 4 in Music (if studied) and a 4 in English Language or Maths
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Cheshire College South and West
Crewe · 468 hours
They ask for: "Typically you will need 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C, including a 4/3 (C/D) combination for maths and English."
Their version£2,882
Rainford High School
1 month
They ask for: Ideally you will have a Level 2 Merit or above in BTEC Tech Award in Music Practice or a Level 5 or above in GCSE Music. You should be able to play an instrumen
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Runshaw College
Leyland · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of 5x Grade C/Level 4 including either Maths or English Language at Level 4 or above, and no less than a Level 3 in the other. A successful audition.
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The Manchester College
Manchester · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Manchester College
Manchester · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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South East6

Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College
Hove · 72 weeks
They ask for: 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 instrume
Their version£1,134
Brockenhurst College
Brockenhurst · 1 year
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 4 and above to include:*English Language*MathsIn addition, you must be able to play one instrument at a very competent level. Music grade as
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Brockenhurst College
Brockenhurst · 1 year
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 and above with a minimum average GCSE score of 4.0, including:*English Language grade 5*Maths*Music (preferably grade 5)Instrument or voic
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Esher College
Thames Ditton · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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St Vincent College
Gosport · 35 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Berkshire · 36 weeks
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 4 including Maths and English and a demonstrable interest in music performance.
Their version£2,882

North East4

Bishop Auckland College
Bishop Auckland · 1 year
They ask for: Minimum 4 GCSE's at grades 9 - 4 (A* - C) or equivalent, including a C or above in Maths and English, or a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject area.
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New College Durham
Durham · 2 years
They ask for: Please refer to College website.
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Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£2,882
Tyne Coast College
South Shields · 1 year
They ask for: No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
Their version£2,882

Yorkshire and The Humber3

Calderdale College
Halifax · 460 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 including English and maths. For all performance based courses your offer will be based on academic grades and a practical audition. The s
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 including English and maths. For all performance based courses your offer will be based on academic grades and a practical audition. The s
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London3

Glenthorne High School
Sutton · 2 years
They ask for: 5 Subjects Grades 9 - 4 including English Language Grade 4 and GCSE Music (if taken) & Audition and working at grade 3 and above on their instrument (or equival
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New City College
London · 44 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£2,882
South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Upon Thames · 1 year
They ask for: Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk
Their version£2,882

East Midlands2

Leicester College
Leicester · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Leicester College
Leicester · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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East of England2

Lift Clacton
Clacton-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: 5 Grade 4+, including a Merit in Music.
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West Herts College
Watford · 33 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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South West2

Richard Huish College
Taunton · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Truro and Penwith College
Truro · 1 year
They ask for: Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above or a L2 Diploma in appropriate subjects (to include English Language or Literature &/or Maths at grade 4 or above). Though no for
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