Music (BTEC)

Exam Board: Edexcel

BTEC Music gives you the opportunity to develop sector specific knowledge and skills in a practical learning environment. The main focus is on four areas of equal importance, which cover the:

• Development of key skills
• Processes that underpin effective ways of working in the music industry
• Attitudes that are considered most important in the music industry
• Knowledge that underpins effective use of skills

Assessment

Component 1: Exploring music products and styles (30% of the qualification / 36 GLH)

Component 2: Music skills development (30% of the qualification / 36 GLH)

Component 3: Responding to a commercial music brief (40% of the qualification / 48 GLH)

Where can it lead?

After completing the course, you can continue on to further vocational and academic study at Level 2 and Level 3, as well as apprenticeships and traineeships. The transferable skills you will master during your studies such as self-reflection, communication, teamwork and problem-solving will also support your progress.

Subject Video