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GCE A Level in Music

at Saint Ambrose College, Altrincham · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level very much builds on the foundations of GCSE with performing, composing and listening the main areas of assessment. The new AQA course has been designed to be relevant, contemporary and provide an opportunity for the students to study a wide range of musical genres. These genres include Pop, Rock, Jazz, Musicals and the Traditional Music of the Western Classical Period. Students continue to develop their performance skills through solo and ensemble performance and have the opportunity to teach some of our younger students on their chosen instrument. Composition work is fundamental to the course utilising the various music software within the department.

What you need to get on

4-5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths.

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

  • Saint Ambrose College

    Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 0HE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Altrincham

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