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Music A Level

at The Castle School, Bristol · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is primarily academic in style, whilst still encompassing the practical skills developed at GCSE, including performance and composition. Music is an enjoyable subject and combines well with a great many others at Post-16 level. It is holistic in nature: helping to develop aural awareness and a detailed understanding of musical styles, and encouraging students to apply this knowledge to performance and composition tasks. Set tasks cover a broad range of styles, including Western Art Music, Musical Theatre, Popular Music and Jazz. It is a rewarding, challenging course from which many go on to study music at higher education.

What you need to get on

7 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including grade 7 or above in Music GCSE. Students should be working at Grade 5 level theory and must also be at least Grade 6 standard on their instrument or voice.

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 Castle School

    The Castle School Park Road, Bristol, BS35 1HT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bristol

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