BTEC Level 3 Diploma
in Music Performance
Begin your music career as a performer
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Music Performance is the perfect launch platform in which to begin your music career as a performer. Learn musical skills, alongside working in a band and participating in regular live performances. Other areas of study include songwriting, music technology and music marketing. Study takes place in our well equipped Pro Tools suites, rehearsal and performance spaces, and recording studios.
Course Modules
Course details
Course Title
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music
Location
Platform One (Dodnor)
Duration
2 years, full-time
Entry Requirements
5 grade 4 GCSEs of higher
Interview and audition
Start date
September 2025
Academic Partner
Career Pathways
Audio production and recording
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Music performance
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Live sound
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Festival production
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Composition for film, television and games
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Session musician
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Music business and management
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Audio production and recording • Music performance • Live sound • Festival production • Composition for film, television and games • Session musician • Music business and management •
Student Success
Andy has been a professional musician for over 13 years, performing in a Beatles tribute act aboard NCL ships.
"My early years at Platform One were invaluable, as I hadn't played with other musicians before even though I could play fairly competently. I had a lot of bad habits that could only be ironed out from being around experienced performers who could pass on advice. I was also given the chance to record, mix and master in a professional grade studio environment. I learned a lot about the basics of the industry”
Andy Charles (Alumni - Session Guitarist)
Tutors
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Dalon Scriver
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Adam Tabner
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Craig Egerton-Read
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Tom Silk
Associate lecturer
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Will Trasler
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Charlie Taylor
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