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Music

at Downend School, Bristol · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Music A Level is a stimulating and challenging course for musicians who want to have a deeper understanding of the processes and features of music. Students will be stretched in all areas of their musical understanding including performing, composing and listening/understanding. This course can lead to the study of music at university; a career in performing arts or music industry; teacher, recording, session musician; composer.

What you need to get on

6 in Music 5 in English Grade 5 music theory level Grade 4-5 in instrument or singing at the start of the course. Must be able to read standard musical notation

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

  • Downend School

    Westerleigh Road Downend, Bristol, BS16 6XA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bristol

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