GCE A Level in Music
at Oaklands Catholic School, Waterlooville · school or sixth form
What the college says
extend the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to communicate through music and take part in music making engage in and extend their appreciation of the diverse and dynamic heritage of music, promoting spiritual and culture development develop particular strengths and interests encouraging life-long learning and providing access to music related careers broaden experience, develop imagination, foster creativity and promote personal and social development .
What you need to get on
Minimum of 5 grades 9 - 4 at GCSE including Maths and English. Theory and performance should be around a grade 5 standard.
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
Oaklands Catholic School
Stakes Hill Road, Waterlooville, PO7 7BW
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Waterlooville
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