Music Performance: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Music

Applications Open: 13 November 2025

Applications Close: tbc

Entry Requirements Applicants must achieve a grade 4 in English Language or English Literature, and Mathematics, in addition to the minimum requirements in their chosen subjects.

How to Apply Please apply via KentChoices or email T6signup@turnerschools.com

This course will provide good preparation if you are planning to enter employment directly in the music sector. The first of three mandatory units you will study is a music performance brief; the second is a music composition brief and the third covers professional practice in the music industry. The optional unit is a solo performance. Throughout the duration of the course you will receive an additional instrumental lesson on voice, guitar, piano, or percussion.

This course comprises four units, three of which are mandatory and two of which are assessed externally.

Unit 1 (M)

Title - Practical Music Theory and Harmony

Weighting 25%

Unit 2 (M)

Title - Professional Practice in the Music Industry

Weighting 25%

Unit 3 (M)

Title - Ensemble Music Performance

Weighting 33%

Unit 4 (O)

Title - Composing Music

Weighting 17%

Unit 5 (O)

Title - Music Performance Session Styles

Weighting 17%

Unit 6 (O)

Title - Solo Performance

Weighting 17%

Unit Unit 7 (O)

Title - Improvising Music

GCSE at Grade 5+ or BTEC/NCFE at Merit+ in a music related discipline, as well as Grade 4 in GCSE English. Candidates without a Level 2 qualification in a musicrelated discipline will be considered through interview.

In addition to the music content outlined above, this course develops transferable and higher order skills. For example, performance and communication skills, teamwork, and personal vocal/instrumental technique development are just some of the skills learners need to progress. This course provides excellent progression routes into Higher Education or employment.