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Music Tech

at Jane Austen College, Norwich · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Two year A Level Course. Music technology This course gives students an understanding of use and application of production techniques through the following components: Component 1: Recording; assessing skills in capturing, editing and mixing sounds required to produce an audio recording. Students will develop the skills to capture and manipulate sounds in corrective and creative ways in order to communicate effectively. Component 2: Technology-based composition; covering editing and structuring sounds to develop a technology-based composition. Students will develop the skills to create and manipulate sounds in imaginative and creative ways in order to communicate effectively with listeners. Component 3: Listening and analysing, developing listening and analysing skills through the study of a range of music production techniques used in unfamiliar commercial recordings. The production stages of capture and creating sounds, editing and arranging sounds and mixing will be covered in the examination. Component 4: Producing and analysing; assessing knowledge of the techniques and principles of music technology through a series of written and practical tasks. The production stages of sound creation, audio editing and mixing will be covered. (Edexcel)

What you need to get on

Our core entry requirements are six or more GCSEs at grade 5, and at least a 5 in English and mathematics, although retake courses are offered. You will also need to achieve at least a 5 in the subjects you wish to study at A Level. If you are new to a subject we will consider achievement in the GCSE that most closely corresponds.

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

  • Jane Austen College

    Claxton House, 44-48 Colegate, Norwich, NR3 1DD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Norwich

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