GCE A Level in Music
at Westcliff High School For Boys Academy, Westcliff-On-Sea · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course should be of interest to any student interested in developing their own musical skills, sensitivity and critical awareness, both through academic study and performance. It is expected that students will participate fully in the extra-curricular life of the school. Students are able to choose to focus on either Performing (Option A) or Composing (Option B) when taking the Eduqas course.
What you need to get on
Students will need a minimum grade 7 in GCSE Music. They must be at Grade 4 standard on at least one instrument, and it is highly recommended that they should have passed Grade 5 theory.
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
Westcliff High School for Boys
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0BP
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Westcliff-on-Sea
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