Advanced GCE in Music
at Chipping Campden School, Chipping Campden · school or sixth form
What the college says
The A Level course is linked closely to what has been studied at GCSE. It allows students to perform, compose, listen and study in detail, many different styles and forms of music. We offer the WJEC course which is broken up into units, and is an extension of the main study areas encountered at GCSE. Some new skills are required and the depth of study is increased. In particular candidates need to be able to follow musical scores in several different styles.
What you need to get on
General entry requirements are: Five grade 5s at GCSE, including GCSE English Language or GCSE English literature and GCSE Maths. Subject specific entry requirements are: Grade 6 or above at GCSE Music or other proof of musical ability, for example Grade 5-8 on an instrument. It is a requirement that you are able to read 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
Chipping Campden School
Cider Mill Lane, Chipping Campden, GL55 6HU
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Chipping Campden
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