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AQA GCE A Level in Music

at Harrogate Grammar School, Harrogate · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Through the exploration of a number of study areas, students will form a personal and meaningful relationship with the musical world. It will allow them to develop particular strengths and interests, encourage lifelong learning and provide access to higher education, university degree courses in music and to a myriad of music conservatoires across the UK and abroad. They will develop an understanding of how sounds are organised through a choice of topics including set works pieces written by famous classical composers and topic area choices which include Popular Music, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Music for the Media. In the broader context, students will also perform music and create original compositions.

What you need to get on

For entry on to A Level and BTEC courses, we require a minimum of 240 points in the 6 best full GCSE/ BTEC courses, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 4/C or higher. BTEC qualifications will only count as 1 GCSE. If more than 1 is studied, only the best will count towards the overall points score. GCSE short courses will not be included. Only grades at 4/C or above will be included. Additionally we require a Grade B in GCSE Music, the ability to perform on an instrument or voice at a minimum grade 5 standard. Grade 5 Theory could be substituted for GCSE Music in some circumstances. Please see our website for full details of the Admission Policy.

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

  • Harrogate Grammar School

    Arthurs Avenue, HARROGATE, HG2 0DZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · HARROGATE

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