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Dover Grammar School for Girls Sixth Form Open Evening
December 10, 2026
5:30pm to 8:00pm
Music Performance BTEC
Dover Grammar School for Girls
Frith Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 2PZ
National Extended Certificate (BTEC)
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Wednesday, 01 September 2027
Dover Grammar School for Girls
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.
Application Instructions
Applications Open: - now open
Applications Close: - We would, ideally, like applications to be submitted by Thursday 7th January 2027, 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:
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.
Additional considerations
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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