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Music Level 3 Practitioner Extended Diploma

Hellesdon Sixth Form

187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SB

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Arts, Media and Publishing

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Hellesdon Sixth Form
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

To study 3 A Levels

6 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs

To study Double Award Btec (OCR Nationals) and 1 A Level

5 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs

To study Triple Award Btec (OCR Nationals).

4 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs

Course Details

This diploma is centred around performance and honing your skills. You will get the opportunity to rehearse and perform effectively on your chosen instrument/voice. You will select repertoire, with the challenge of writing your own music. It is for both popular and classical musicians who wish to seek employment in the music industry.

Entry requirements

General Entry criteria
To study 3 A Levels
6 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs


To study Double Award Btec (OCR Nationals) and 1 A Level
5 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs


To study Triple Award Btec (OCR Nationals).
4 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs

For Course specific entry requirements, please see prospectus subject leaflets, or Hellesdon High School website or speak to a member of the Sixth Form Team at Hellesdon.


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