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Music Performance BTEC

Dover Grammar School for Girls

Frith Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2PZ

National Extended Certificate (BTEC)
Level 3
Arts, Media and Publishing

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Dover Grammar School for Girls
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Applications Open: - 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: - We would, ideally, like applications to be submitted by Thursday 8th January 2026, when planning for the timetable will begin, but applications will be accepted after this date

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Minimum Entry Requirements

The admissions criteria for the Sixth Form are as follows:

- A minimum of 6 separately identifiable GCSE subjects (or equivalent) at an average grade of 5.5 or above

- These 6 subjects must include at least a grade 4 in English Language or English Literature and at least a grade 4 in Mathematics

- You will require a grade 6 or above in most subjects you wish to study at A Level

- To study Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages or a Science subject you will require a grade 7

- To study Economics a grade 7 or above in Mathematics is required and a 6+ or above in Business or a related subject

- Students may be able to study a Science subject with a 6 grade but their 4th option choice must be STEM Access forming part of your Personal Enrichment Pathway

- For Further Mathematics you will need an 8 or 9

- Short Courses count as half a GCSE

- A positive attitude in your chosen subjects and a respect for school aims, objectives and ethos

- Commitment to the expectations of the Sixth Form and the school community

- Students will not be admitted if they have not completed the appropriate paperwork

Course Summary

Designed to provide learners with a good introduction to the sector with a focus on performance, including musical skills development and professional practice. Supports progression to higher education or employment when taken alongside other Level 3 qualifications or A Levels.

Course Details

The course is organised into 4 modules:

Mandatory Units:
Unit 1: Practical Music Theory and Harmony
Unit 2: Professional Practice in the Music Industry
Unit 3: Ensemble Music Performance

Optional Units:
Unit 4 Composing Music
Unit 5 Music Performance Session Styles
Unit 6 Solo Performance
Unit 7 Improvising Music


How will it be delivered and assessed?

The qualification comprises four units, of which three are mandatory.

Two units are externally assessed.

Mandatory content (83%)

External assessment (58%)

Entry requirements

The admissions criteria for the Sixth Form are as follows:

- A minimum of 6 separately identifiable GCSE subjects (or equivalent) at an average grade of 5.5 or above

- At least a grade 4 in English Language or English Literature and a grade 4 in Mathematics

- Meet the entry requirements for at least 3 full A Level / vocational subjects. Each subject has its own specific entry criteria. These can be found on the individual subject pages.

- Students may be able to study a Science subject with a 6 grade but their 4th option choice must be STEM Access forming part of your Personal Enrichment Pathway.

- Short Courses count as half a GCSE

- A positive attitude in your chosen subjects and a respect for school aims, objectives and ethos

- Commitment to the expectations of the Sixth Form and the school community

- Students will not be admitted if they have not completed the appropriate paperwork


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