Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners
at Magna Academy, Poole · school or sixth form
What the college says
This qualification is designed to equip leaners with the skills, knowledge and understanding for entry into employment in the music industry or progression to further study at a higher level.
What you need to get on
Grade 5-9 in a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
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
Magna Academy
Ashdown Close, Poole, BH17 8RE
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Poole
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