BTEC National Diploma EDEXCEL -Music Technology

Music Technology
Qualification: BTEC National Diploma EDEXCEL

Duration: 2 years
The course is made up of seventeen units five core units which everyone takes and twelve specialist units of your own choice. The core unit in Studio Production (Major Project) counts as two units. The specialist units enable you to study particular areas in depth. The BTEC National Diploma is equivalent to three A Levels which means when you have finished the course you can choose whether to get a job straight away or go into Higher Education first. Students go into careers such as Music Management, Teaching, Performance and Production.

Qualification explained
BTECs are practical, work-related courses. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the employment area you have chosen, you develop the skills you need to start a career. The BTEC National Diploma is equivalent to three A Levels which means when you have finished the course you can choose whether to get a job straight away or go into Higher Education first. A BTEC National Award is equivalent to one A Level so it can be combined with other subjects. A BTEC First Diploma introduces you to the employment area you have chosen and provides a good basis to go on to a more advanced work-related qualification. A BTEC First Diploma is equivalent to four GCSEs grades A* to C and is normally taken at college as a full-time course.