Qualification type: Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma

The A Level Music course extends students’ musical skills, knowledge and understanding and encourages participation in music making so that students will develop their skills in performance and composition. The course encourages the development of imagination, fosters creativity and by broadening experiences, promotes pupils’ personal and social development. Students following this course will be able to perform at Grade 4/5 standard or equivalent, and many will have already gained knowledge, understanding and a range of musical skills through a study of music at GCSE and therefore will find this course an easy progression.

Progression routes: Further study of Music through a range of higher education courses or for direct entry into employment. Careers linked to music include composer, choreographer, conductor, cruise-ship entertainer, film music editor, music therapist, peripatetic music teacher, teacher and sound engineer.