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Music Performance - BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate

St Gregory's Catholic School

Reynolds Lane, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TN4 9XL

National Award (BTEC)

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

St Gregory's Catholic School

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

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Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.

Application Instructions

Applications Open: 3 November 2025 at 9.00am

Applications Close: 31 January 2026 at 5.00pm

Entry Requirements: At least five GCSE's at grade 4 or above. In addition, you will need to achieve specific subject entry requirements for all subjects.

How to Apply - September 2026 entry

Applications will open on Applicaa on 3 November 2025. Please refer to our Course Guide which lists subjects available along with entry criteria - this can be found on our website under Sixth Form Admissions along with our Admissions Policy. Please note our Course Guide for 2025 entry is currently displayed, Course Guide for 2026 will be available shortly.

If you need advice on Sixth Form courses or completing an application, please email sixthformadmissions@sgschool.org.uk or phone 01892 527444.

When applying students MUST enter three subject choices PLUS a reserve - in preference order - one being first choice and four being the reserve.
Please do not enter a fifth choice. Please note some subjects cannot be studied together - these are indicated on the relevant subject page and also in the Course Guide.

Internal Applicants to Sixth Form (current St Gregory’s students)

Our current students will join a Sixth Form Taster Day in September 2025, this is an opportunity to experience Sixth Form subjects and lessons.

All students will receive ongoing support and guidance with the online application process through discussions with dedicated members of staff, subject leaders and members of the Sixth Form team. Students will also receive a session with an external Careers Advisor.

External Applicants to Sixth Form

External applicants will be required to submit their applications via Applicaa using the link provided on the school website on 3 November 2026.

External applicants will also need to complete a Sixth Form Supplementary Information Form (SIF) if they are Catholic or 'Looked After' children. This can be found on the school website under Learn/Sixth Form/Sixth Form Admissions - Supplementary Information Form 2025-26. This must be returned to sixthformadmissions@sgschool.org.uk by the closing date.

Prospective students may be invited into school for a meeting with the Sixth Form team.

Course Summary

The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Music Performance suits students who play an instrument or sing. It is ideal for guitarists, drummers, bassists, keyboard players and pop, rock or musical vocalists.

It offers a specialist qualification that covers the key knowledge and practical skills required for a career as a professional musician. It consists of three mandatory units and one optional unit.

Independent study commitment:

Five hours per week minimum.

Course Details

You will complete four units of study outlined below:

Mandatory units

• Ensemble Music Performance

• Professional Practice in the Music Industry

• Practical Music Theory and Harmony

Optional units

• Composing Music

• Music Performance Session Styles

• Solo Performance

• Improvising Music

How will it be delivered and assessed?

A combination of classroom study, self study and enrichment activities.

Entry requirements

GCSE: 4 in Music with good standard of instrumental or vocal ability

Your next steps...

Why study Music?

Music students will have the opportunity to develop as performers and learn about roles within the music industry. They will work both practically and academically in class along with carrying out their own research.

Students will also have the opportunity to enhance and develop their musicianship skills as a solo performer and their communication skills while working as part of an ensemble. Regular performance opportunities will be available during this two year course.

Where can it lead?

Studying Music BTEC can lead to further study of the subject at university or a music college, however it can also lead to other subjects in higher education. It is desirable for employment in the arts, teaching and other types of jobs which require the skills developed on this course.

What does it combine well with? Most other subjects combine well with this course but especially Theatre Studies, IT, English Language or Literature, Sciences and Humanities.

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