A level Music
at Wyke Sixth Form College, Hull · sixth form college
What the college says
If you have a passion for music and wish to study it as an academic and practical subject, this course is for you. Through a diverse range of areas of study, you will learn about different historical perspectives on music, analysis skills pertaining to specific set works, aural awareness, music theory and the appreciation of different styles and genres that is so vital for any creative industry. The course also allows you to demonstrate your skill as a performer on your chosen instrument, and will allow you to explore compositional techniques in practice through your own composition work. A Level Music is a challenging and academic subject, requiring and developing a wide variety of skills. The course is highly rewarding and the skills learned provide an excellent part of any academic portfolio for a large range of courses at university.
What you need to get on
Five GCSEs at grade 5 or better for a 3 A level programme. Other entry requirements may apply for each subject
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
Wyke Sixth Form College
Bricknell Avenue, Hull, HU5 4NT
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Hull
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