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A Level in Music

at Marling School, Stroud · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level Music is aimed at students who wish to (i) develop their skills and understanding of music, (ii) study music or a combined arts subject in higher education and pursue a vocation in music and/or the arts or (iii) who wish to broaden their experience and deepen their understanding of both live and recorded music as part of lifelong learning. This course can lead to the study for a BMus or BA in Music or a combined arts course. Students who are particularly gifted instrumentalists or singers (Grade 8+) could apply for a performing course at one of the conservatoires of music such as The Royal Academy of Music or The Guildhall School of Music.

What you need to get on

Course Entry Requirements: Students are required to achieve at least a Grade 6 at GCSE level Music. All are expected to have achieved a level of performing on on einstrument/voice to a standard equivalent to a good pass at ABRSM Grade 5.Students should be able to read music notation fluently (both treble and bass clefs).

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Marling School

    Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4HE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Stroud

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