Details
If you’re a musician looking to further hone your skills, knowledge, and understanding to get into higher education or music employment, this is right course for you. Offering flexibility, industry insights, and practical music skills, this is everything you need to achieve your dreams.
Possible career paths
- Songwriter
- Recording Artist
- Performer / Session Musician
- Music Promoter
- Music Manager
- Artist Support Services Provider
- Music Producer / Engineer
Course Content
Studying a BTEC in Music (Performing) will build on your existing knowledge in key areas including performance skills, composition and listening skills, analytical and presentation skills, and careers in the music industry. The course involves written, analytic, practical, and social skills ranging from performance to self-expression. Units cover Practical Music Theory & Harmony, Professional Practice in the Music Industry, Ensemble Music Performance, and Composing Music. You’ll also be free to use our industry standard recording studio. Plus, visits to local venues and London’s West End will take you beyond the campus.Your Opportunities
Possible career paths
- Songwriter
- Recording Artist
- Performer / Session Musician
- Music Promoter
- Music Manager
- Artist Support Services Provider
- Music Producer / Engineer
Your Assessment
- 80% Coursework
- 20% Examination
Our Entry Requirements
As well as our general entry requirements (https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements), you must have a Grade 4 GCSE in Music or a BTEC Level 2 In Music at a Distinction/Distinction*. You must also play an instrument or sing to a high standard. You'll need to be able to read music to at least ABRSM Grade 3 theory or equivalent.
As well as our general entry requirements (https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements), you must have a Grade 4 GCSE in Music or a BTEC Level 2 In Music at a Distinction/Distinction*. You must also play an instrument or sing to a high standard. You'll need to be able to read music to at least ABRSM Grade 3 theory or equivalent.
If you’re a musician looking to further hone your skills, knowledge, and understanding to get into higher education or music employment, this is right course for you. Offering flexibility, industry insights, and practical music skills, this is everything you need to achieve your dreams.
Possible career paths
- Songwriter
- Recording Artist
- Performer / Session Musician
- Music Promoter
- Music Manager
- Artist Support Services Provider
- Music Producer / Engineer
