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GCE A Level Music

at Didcot Girls' School, Didcot · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Music A-Level is a study in the language of sound, looking at why and how composers have used particular sounds and combinations of sounds for particular effects. It is exciting and diverse as we study music from across the spectrum of styles from Classical music to Popular music from the present day, looking at which techniques the composer has used and the historical context that has led them to make these choices. Music combines academic study with performance and composition to create a varied A-Level which demonstrates a vast range of skills and knowledge. Music A-Level develops your understanding of how music works and develops your critical analytical skills, your evaluative skills, your ability to develop and argument, your performance skills and your skills in creating new music.

What you need to get on

GCSE Grade 6 in Music (or performing to at least a strong Instrumental/Vocal Grade 5 standard if you haven’t studied 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

  • St Birinus School

    Mereland Road, Didcot, OX11 8AZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Didcot

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