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GCE A Level in Music

at The Robert Smyth Academy, Market Harborough · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Music is a subject that combines practical work with academic study of different styles of music. If you have an interest in music and sing or play an instrument what better way to improve your skills and deepen your understanding than to study music at A Level? Universities look favourably at students with musical skills and A Level music is a highly regarded A Level. The A Level music course will give you the opportunity to develop your performance and composition skills and improve your theoretical knowledge whilst gaining a qualification. It is possible to take both Music and Music Technology at A Level and each year several students opt to do so.

What you need to get on

In order to gain entry into Robert Smyth Academy Sixth Form you will need a minimum of 36 points, including a grade 4 in English and maths from your best eight GCSEs. You will at least grade 5 for music

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

  • The Robert Smyth Academy

    Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7JG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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