Rockschool music qualifications are tailor-made for the contemporary musician.
Qualification Titles & Structure
RSL endeavour to provide qualifications at each level which will fit with the needs of centres and learners. We design qualifications which learners can build upon, and that centres can timetable in to a wider programme of study or as a full time course. With our flexible approach to the combination of mandatory and optional content, our qualifications can be tailored to your needs. From a 120 guided learning hour Award at Level 1 through to over 1000 guided learning hours on one of our Level 3 Extended Diplomas, you are sure to find the right qualification size for you.
Level 1
Performing and Creating and Performing Arts Business and Production pathways are available at all levels. Centre or learner chooses one.
| Qualification Titles | Guided Learning Hours (GLH) | Total Qualification Time (TQT) | Core Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Certificate in Creative and Performing Arts | 120 | 200 | 1 |
| Level 1 Extended Certificate in Creative and Performing Arts | 180 | 300 | 1 |
Level 2
All pathways available. Centre or learner chooses one.
| Qualification Titles | Guided Learning Hours (GLH) | Total Qualification Time (TQT) | Core Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Certificate in Creative and Performing Arts | 120 | 200 | 1 |
| Level 2 Extended Certificate in Creative and Performing Arts | 180 | 300 | 1 |
| Level 2 Diploma in Creative and Performing Arts | 360 | 600 | 2 |
Level 3
All pathways available. Centre or learner chooses one.
| Qualification Titles | Guided Learning Hours (GLH) | Total Qualification Time (TQT) | Core Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Certificate in Creative and Performing Arts | 120 | 200 | 1 |
| Level 3 Extended Certificate in Creative and Performing Arts | 180 | 300 | 1 |
| Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Creative and Performing Arts | 360 | 600 | 1 |
| Level 3 Diploma in Creative and Performing Arts | 570 | 950 | 2 |
| Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative and Performing Arts | 1050 | 1750 | 3 |
For Performance Tables qualifications click here:
Level 3 Tech Levels for Creative and Performing Arts (Confirmed for DfE Performance Tables Until 2023)
Qualification Titles and Sizes
| Creative and Performing Arts qualifications at Level 3 | Level 3 Diploma in Creative and Performing Arts | Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative and Performing Arts |
|---|---|---|
| Guided Learning Hours (GLH) | 570 | 1050 |
| Total Qualification Time (TQT) | 950 | 1750 |
| Externally assessed core units | 1 | 2 |
| Internally assessed core units | 1 | 1 |
| Internally assessed optional units | 5 | 10 |
| Percentage external assessment | 31% | 34% |
| Percentage mandatory assessment | 47% | 42% |
| UCAS points | Up to 84 | Up to 168 |
