Music Performance BTEC Extended Certificate

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE MARSH ACADEMY FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: - 24 November 2023

Applications Close: - 24 May 2024

Entry Requirements: - Students wishing to study 3 Level 3 courses will be required to achieve 5+ GCSEs at grade 5 and above including English and Mathematics. However, some subjects have additional requirements in terms of the grades required. The Marsh Academy operates a sliding scale of qualifications which are outlined on the Marsh Academy website. There is scope for students to study 2 Level 3 subjects and also studying some Level 2 subjects. Students who wish to study two subjects must have attained 4+GCSEs at grade 5 or above.

How to Apply: - Please apply via Kent Choices

Open Event: - 23 November 2023 18:00

Learners taking this qualification will study three mandatory units:

• Unit 1: Practical Music Theory and Harmony

• Unit 2: Professional Practice in the Music Industry

• Unit 3: Ensemble Music Performance.

Learners choose one optional unit. These have been designed to support progression to more specialist music courses in higher education and to link with relevant occupational areas, such as:

• composing music

• improvising music

• solo performance

The course is assessed through a combination of assessment methods including externally assessed and internally assessed units:

Mandatory units

There are three mandatory units, one internal and two external. Learners must complete and achieve at Near Pass grade or above in all mandatory external units and achieve a Pass or above in all mandatory internal units.

Optional units

Learners must complete at least one optional unit.

Students must achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 5 or above including English and Maths including a minimum grade 5 GCSE Music or Merit for Level 2 BTEC or entry by audition and interview.

This course equips the learner with many skills which will be useful for future pathways. For specifically music related pathways, students can go on to study performance focused university courses and Music Technology university courses. The course also gives a very good base for careers in Performance within the Music Industry such as sound engineering and “pit work.” The course also enabled students to be confident when addressing audiences and the ability to work as part of a team, which is beneficial to any future pathway.

The qualification is intended to carry UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements for many courses, if it is taken alongside other qualifications as part of a two-year programme of learning, and it combines well with a large number of subjects. It will support entry to higher education courses in a wide range of disciplines, depending on the subjects taken alongside it.

For learners who wish to study an aspect of music in higher education, opportunities include:

• BA (Hons) in Performing Arts, if taken alongside an A Level in English Literature

• BA (Hons) in Music Industry Management, if taken alongside a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Business

• BA (Hons) in Music Business and Arts Management, if taken alongside a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Business and an A Level in Art