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Music A level

at Luton Sixth Form College, Luton · sixth form college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is designed to develop students� skills to a level appropriate for entry to relevant courses at university or specialist music colleges. More fundamentally, however, it provides an informed basis for a lifelong appreciation and enjoyment of music. This is a challenging course that draws on and develops a very wide range of academic and practical musical skills. Yet it also offers opportunities to gain excellent general academic skills in historical research, writing and presentation.

What you need to get on

In addition to our general entry requirements, you must have: n GCSE English � grade 4 n GCSE Music � grade 4 OR an equivalent level of musical experience (to be assessed by a member of the music teaching team at interview/enrolment) You must also have or be close to achieving Grade 5 Music Theory and be able to read and write standard staff musical notation (both bass and treble clefs, not tab). You must also be able to play your main instrument to at least Grade 4 standard (rising to

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

  • Luton Sixth Form College

    Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, LU2 7EW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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