July 2025 BTEC Performing Arts update
Welcome to this July 2025 update with all the latest news on our BTEC Performing Arts qualifications.
I hope term is finishing well and you’re ready for the long break. This update provides all the support you need for the August results period and for getting started in September.
Please do get in touch if you have any questions using my details below.
In this update you will find information on:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 5 July | Claiming deadline: all internally assessed unit grades to be submitted and full award claims to be made |
| 14 August | Level 3 results day |
| 21 August | Tech Award: release of results to learners from May internal and external component submissions |
All Set for 2025-26 online events
In September we will be offering some free online information and networking events to help you plan for the year ahead.
In the events we will:
- Reflect on the Summer exam series for external and internal components and units
- Look at the key events and up to date information for the new academic year
- Share ideas, resources and approaches to teaching the components
- Have the opportunity to ask questions and network
| BTEC Level 2 Performing Arts (Tech Award and Firsts) |
9 September 2025 |
Book a place |
| BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts and Production Arts | 11 September 2025 15:30-16:30 BST |
Book a place |
Higher Nationals in Performing Arts and Music
We are thrilled to announce the new Higher Nationals in Music and Performing Arts suite is now live!
We are grateful to all the centres, employers and industry specialists that have supported this development.
The new suite consists of 11 new qualifications ( HNC and HND) as follows:
Acting
Dance
Directing
Make Up and Hair Artistry
Music Business
Music Performance
Music Production
Musical Theatre
Screenwriting
Sound Engineering
Technical Arts
The new suite will be available to deliver from Sept 2025, however, we strongly recommend you take your time to explore the new qualifications and deliver in 2026.
As a reminder, we are extending the current Music and Performing Arts qualifications to last registrations August 2026 to accommodate this.
Summer 2025 results for Tech Award
For the internally assessed components and external assessments from the summer series, the results will be issued to centres on 15 August for BTEC Tech Awards. Results can be released to students on 21 August.
You can find the results for externally assessed units for your cohorts via Edexcel Online.
Subject advisor
Paul Webster
Drama, Theatre and Performing Arts
