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GCE A Level in Music

at Whitburn Church of England Academy, Sunderland · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2019see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Develops knowledge and understanding of genres and periods of musical history to degree level. Allows performers and composers to develop creatively as artists. Works well alongside external accreditations including ABRSM examinations and Artsaward scheme. Both recognised on UCAS tariff points for university entrance. Tuition opportunities across all instrumental families, guitar, bass, drum kit, piano, Music Theatre and classical voice. The academy funds external examinations including ABRSM practical & theory, rockschool, RGT guitar and LCM Music Theatre. Breadth of opportunities including orchestra, choir, Big Band performances and European tours.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in GCSE Music. If Music has not been studied at GCSE, ABRSM (or equivalent) Grade 5.

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

  • Whitburn Church of England Academy

    Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7EF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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