BTEC Level 3 in Musical Theatre
One or two years
Entry Requirements
You will need either:
Four GCSEs at Grade C or above including English, or
A BTEC Level 2 with an overall Merit in Performing Arts combined with a GCSE in English at Grade C or above.
Due to the high level of demand for places on this course, you will also be required to undertake a practical workshop to assess your suitability for the course.
Course Content
The qualification includes a combination of practical and theory-based assignments, as well as portfolio and externally-assessed units. Core units include:
• Performance workshop
• Performing arts business
• Historical context of the arts
• Rehearsing and performing
• Musical theatre performance
• Award in the Arts
Year 1 units:
• Developing voice
• Dance performance
• Principles of acting
• Delivering classical ballet technique
• Variety performance
• Award in the Arts at bronze level
There will also be the opportunity to re-take GCSE Maths if you have not achieved it to a C grade
Year 2 units:
• Acting auditions
• Applying acting technique
• Singing skills
• Jazz dance
• Tap dance
• The healthy performer
• Award in the Arts at silver level
You will also get the opportunity to perform for friends, family and members of the public on a number of occasions and to go on a variety of trips to theatres and shows.
Next Step
You could progress to an HND, a degree, employment or specialist performing arts college.
Course running at Northampton
(LB3CSDEMH FB12)
