Music

Course summary

A Level Music is aimed at students who wish to (i) develop their skills and understanding of music, (ii) study music or a combined arts subject in higher education and pursue a vocation in music and/or the arts or (iii) who wish to broaden their experience and deepen their understanding of both live and recorded music as part of lifelong learning. This course can lead to the study for a BMus or BA in Music or a combined arts course. Students who are particularly gifted instrumentalists or singers (Grade 8+) could apply for a performing course at one of the conservatoires of music such as The Royal Academy of Music or The Guildhall School of Music. If you don’t want to be a musician or study Music at University, A-level Music is still a smart choice. It can open doors to a range of education and employment pathways in: • The Arts/Creative Industries: This might include work in film, TV, theatre, radio, arts administration, or creative education. • Professions such as Medicine, Law, Accountancy: Music is highly regarded as an academic subject and so could complement your other studies in leading to a professional career. Students who have studied Music have gone on to study undergraduate courses at Oxford, Durham, and Bristol universities, while other students have pursued an undergraduate performing course at a Music Conservatoire such as the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. You develop a skill set that is highly regarded by universities and employers, whether you want to work in music or enter another profession.