What is BTEC Performing Arts?

Performing Arts (Dance) BTEC This course is designed for post-16 learners with an interest in Dance and Performing Arts and who want to continue their education through applied learning, and who aim to progress to Higher Education. The qualification is equivalent to one A Level.

What is a BTEC award equivalent to?

A BTEC National Award is equivalent to one GCE A Level (or two AS Levels), a BTEC National Certificate to two GCE A levels and a BTEC National Diploma to three GCE A Levels. Actual tariff points are determined by the overall grade.

What qualification is BTEC Performing Arts?

The BTEC in performing arts is a nationally recognised qualification and is equivalent to up to three A-Levels.

How do you get a distinction in BTEC Performing Arts?

A learner completing a BTEC Level 3 90-credit Diploma achieves the points required to gain a distinction distinction qualification grade. A learner completing a 120-credit Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma achieves the points required to gain a distinction merit qualification grade.

Is Performing Arts a GCSE?

The school is very proud of its outstanding tradition in the Arts. At Key Stage 3 students are taught Music, Dance and Drama as separate subjects and all three of these subjects are highly successful options in Key Stage 4 together with BTec Performing Arts.

Are A levels harder than BTEC?

A Levels are harder because they cover deeper and wider topics during the two years of study, whereas BTECs have shorter modules that only teach specific skills rather than overarching knowledge.

What is the difference between BTEC award certificate and diploma?

These qualification are offered at different lengths and levels: an Award is usually 12 credits or more. a Certificate is usually 13 to 36 credits but can be more. a Diploma is 37 or more credits, such as a Level 2 Diploma in Business.

What is the highest BTEC grade?

distinction*
There are four grades you can receive in a Btec, a pass (P), merit (M), distinction (D) and distinction* (D*). Pass is the lowest and distinction* is the highest.

What is a merit pass in BTEC?

BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Applied Science Points range above pass grade. Grade. 230-249. Merit (M) 250-259.

Is Performing Arts an A level?

A-level Performing Arts is essentially a vocational A-level to prepare students for working professionally in the performing arts.