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GCE A Level in Music Technology (**Not Running**)

at The Bishop'S Stortford High School, Bishop's Stortford · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level23 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

This subject provides an excellent opportunity for creative musicians to develop their composition, production and performance skills. The syllabus includes arrangement, composition, recording, midi, synthesis, sequencing, sampling, and session based performance. Students will also develop mixing and mastering skills for different production scenarios and target audiences. Many of the key skills any musician, engineer or producer will need in the workplace. You will learn how to use a wide range of equipment and software including Cubase and Reason, using a range of virtual synthesisers, samplers and drum machines. Our studio is equipped with an Allen & Heath ZED16R desk and a full range of software synthesisers, effects and dynamic processing applications. You will become proficient in the use of all of the equipment along with our new music technology suite. Students will also study the workings of the music industry along with contract and business skills that will benefit the working musician.

What you need to get on

Overall Pathway requirements: 3 A levels - at least 44 from your best 8 GCSEs (and at least grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language or Literature) or BTEC and 1 A level - at least 34 points from your best 8 GCSES (and at least grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language or Literature) plus subject requirement: 6 in GCSE 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 Bishops Stortford High School

    Beaumont Avenue, Bishops Stortford, CM23 4SH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bishops Stortford
  • 1 September 2027 · Bishops Stortford

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