Music Technology A Level
at Longsands Academy, St. Neots · school or sixth form
What the college says
The qualification is valuable for any student with an interest in electronic composition, studio recordings, sound design and film scoring. This will be a great advantage in higher education or in an apprenticeship at a recording studio. You will learn about the capture of sound, synthesis, sampling, electronic instruments and effects from the 1950s to the present day. The department runs various concerts and performances throughout the year, including weekly rehearsals for a range of musical ensembles.
What you need to get on
Students must have achieved at least five strong passes (to at Grade 5) at GCSE level, including English Language and Maths. Additionally, students are required to have at least a Grade 6 at GCSE Music or be proficient on a musical instrument. Keyboard skills are an advantage.
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
Longsands Academy
LONGSANDS ROAD, ST. NEOTS, PE19 1LQ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · ST. NEOTS
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