Advanced GCE in Music

Level 3A levelsGCE A levelOxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

40 providers teach this exact qualification.

West Midlands9

Aldridge School - A Science College
Walsall · 2 years
They ask for: Level 3 Academic Route Entry Requirements: Minimum of five Grade 5s or above in separate subjects. A minimum of a Grade 5 in English or Maths and at least a Gra
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Hanley Castle High School
Worcester · 2 years
They ask for: 9 GCSEs Grade 4 to 9
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Heart of England School
Coventry · 2 years
They ask for: Each student will need to achieve a minimum average points score of 4.8 from the best 8 results; with a Grade 4 or higher in Maths and English Language or Liter
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Hereford Sixth Form College
Hereford · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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King Edward Vi Camp Hill School For Girls
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: Our minimum entry requirements for September 2026 are six GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English Language and Mathematics. Applicants must achieve Grade 7
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Queen Mary'S Grammar School
Walsall · 2 years
They ask for: If students have studied Music at GCSE they require a grade 6 to continue to A-level. Students also need to have Grade 5 ABRSM in their chosen instrument. Stude
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Queen Mary'S High School
Walsall · 2 years
They ask for: 7 A*-B (B Maths, B English, Bin Subject - or an average of B)
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The Sixth Form College, Solihull
2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 or above in GCSE Music, if taken. Playing an instrument/singing to Grade 5 standard or above is essential: a certificate confirming achievement of at le
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Worcester Sixth Form College
Spetchley Road · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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South East8

Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Hove · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
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Charters School
Ascot · 2 years
They ask for: The minimum entry requirements for Charters Sixth Form can be viewed here: https://www.chartersschool.org.uk/3003/curriculum-offer-and-entry-requirements-2026/s
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Hinchley Wood School
Esher · 18 months
They ask for: Entry to Hinchley Wood Sixth Form is dependent on achieving 7 GCSE passes, comprising level 9 - 4 grades. A minimum of grade 4 is required in Maths and English;
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Rainham Mark Grammar School
Gillingham · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in Music and grade 4 on your instrument/voice
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Royal Latin School
Buckingham · 2 years
They ask for: We require at least a grade 6 in Music GCSE, or we may accept Grade 5 theory, and prefer you to have at least a Grade 5 (or equivalent) practical. Music at this
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The Chalfonts Community College
Gerrards Cross · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Harvey Grammar School
Folkestone · 2 years
They ask for: Details of entry requirements into the 6th Form and specific subjects are given in our 6th form Prospectus via the website.
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Walton High
Milton Keynes · 2 years
They ask for: Our entry requirements are five grades awarded 9–5 at GCSE/L2 merit or above at BTEC/CTEC equivalent including a minimum of GCSE Grade 5 or above in English & M
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East of England7

Birchwood High School
Bishop's Stortford · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum TPS of 42, and the specific subject requirements (Grade 6 in GCSE Music or Grade 5 in an instrument/voice if GCSE Music has not been taken.)
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Ely College
2 years
They ask for: At least 5 GCSE Grades 9 - 4 to include English & Maths; and Grade 5 or above in Music or a Music-related subject.Working at a Grade 4/5 standard on an instrume
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John F Kennedy Catholic School
2 years
They ask for: GCSE Music Grade 6 or above or ABRSM Grade 5 theory - merit or above. Performance skills of Grade 5 practical or above on an instrument or voice.
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Monk'S Walk School
Welwyn Garden City · 2 years
They ask for: APS 4.5 9-5 GCSE Music
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Queens' School
Bushey · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 in GCSE Music, or if not studied: Grade 5 in theory and practical
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Richard Hale School
Hertford · 2 years
They ask for: Average Points Score of 5.0 in best 8 Full Course GCSEs in addition to English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 5 or more. A grade 6 in the subjects you w
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The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Stevenage · 2 years
They ask for: APS of 5.5 including grade 6 or above in Music at GCSE
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London7

Fortismere School
London · 24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English, maths and music
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St Saviour'S and St Olave'S Church of England School
London · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Music or Grade 5 practical and theory ABRSM
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The Camden School For Girls
London · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of a GCSE grade 6 in English and maths, and a GCSE Grade /6B in 3 other subjects, including this subject.
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Trinity Catholic High School
Woodford Green · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSE grades 9-4 including level 4 in English and Maths. They should be receiving additional instrumental or singing lessons either in or out of school. They n
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Ursuline High School Wimbledon
2 years
They ask for: Grade 6-9 in Music AND proficient in at least one instrument and/or voice to grade 5-9
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Wanstead High School
London · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum requirements are five Grade '5 or above' GCSEs including English, Maths and a Grade 6 or above in this subject
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Wimbledon College
London · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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South West4

Cheltenham Bournside School
Cheltenham · 2 years
They ask for: See our current Sixth Form Prospectus for further details.
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New College Swindon
Swindon · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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St Augustine'S Catholic College
Trowbridge · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 or above in GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English Language and grades 9-4 in at least 3 other subjects. If studied Grade 5 or above in Music If Music GCSE h
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The Crypt School
Gloucester · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 6 at GCSE Music or Grade 4 Practical and Music Theory. Candidates must be able to prove that their performance ability is of the standard required.
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East Midlands3

Ashfield Comprehensive School
Nottingham · 3 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Grantham · 2 years
They ask for: Performing students need to have reached at least Grade 6-7 at GCSE
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Rushcliffe Spencer Academy
Nottingham · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 GCSE in Mathematics and English Language. A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 5 (C) and above including grade 6 (B) in the subjects selected for A Level.
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Yorkshire and The Humber1

Garforth Academy
Leeds · 38 weeks
They ask for: Please see the Sixth Form website for specific entry criteria here http://www.garforthacademy.org.uk/course_requirements
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North West1

The Blue Coat School
Liverpool · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE Mathematics Grade 6 GCSE English Grade 6 52 points from your best 8 GCSE's GCSE Music Grade 7 or ABRSM: Grade 5 Theory & Practical
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