Further Details | |
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Course Code | LA09148 |
Location | Deeside |
Duration | Full Time, The AS content is taught in the first year of study. The A2 content is taught in the second year of study. |
Department | A Levels |
Start Date | 01 Sep 2026 |
End Date | 19 Jun 2027 |
Course Overview
Ready to turn your passion into a career?
If you have a keen interest in music and want to develop your skills in composing, performing, and production, our A Level Music course is for you. This challenging, rewarding, and enjoyable course is designed to help you reach your full potential and open doors to exciting opportunities in the creative industries. You'll develop the practical skills that employers are looking for and be prepared for a rewarding career or further study in the performing arts.
What You'll Learn
You'll develop your skills through a variety of engaging activities. Throughout the course, you'll be involved in:
Composition and appraisal
Solo and ensemble performance
Cultural and contextual activities and educational visits to support your studies.
To be successful in this course and the wider music industry, you'll need a high level of musical skill in performance or composing. You’ll also need to develop a wider skillset, including high-level literacy and digital skills to promote yourself, alongside creativity and adaptability.
Please note, this course is taught at our Deeside campus, so travel will be required. Our Student Services team is available to discuss any travel arrangements with you.
If you have a keen interest in music and want to develop your skills in composing, performing, and production, our A Level Music course is for you. This challenging, rewarding, and enjoyable course is designed to help you reach your full potential and open doors to exciting opportunities in the creative industries. You'll develop the practical skills that employers are looking for and be prepared for a rewarding career or further study in the performing arts.
What You'll Learn
You'll develop your skills through a variety of engaging activities. Throughout the course, you'll be involved in:
Composition and appraisal
Solo and ensemble performance
Cultural and contextual activities and educational visits to support your studies.
To be successful in this course and the wider music industry, you'll need a high level of musical skill in performance or composing. You’ll also need to develop a wider skillset, including high-level literacy and digital skills to promote yourself, alongside creativity and adaptability.
Please note, this course is taught at our Deeside campus, so travel will be required. Our Student Services team is available to discuss any travel arrangements with you.
5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language / Welsh (1st Language) and Maths plus meet the following criteria:
GCSE Grade C/4 in Music, or Grade 5 Theory and that you are able to read music notation and have a pass at Grade 4 practical in at least one instrument.
Note: Where a student does not have paper qualifications they must meet the teacher to discuss. We are aware that some students will not have had the opportunity to complete GCSE Music prior to commencing their A levels.
Students need to arrange to receive individual instrumental/vocal tuition as performance is an essential element of the course. The department may be able to assist in this.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Music, or Grade 5 Theory and that you are able to read music notation and have a pass at Grade 4 practical in at least one instrument.
Note: Where a student does not have paper qualifications they must meet the teacher to discuss. We are aware that some students will not have had the opportunity to complete GCSE Music prior to commencing their A levels.
Students need to arrange to receive individual instrumental/vocal tuition as performance is an essential element of the course. The department may be able to assist in this.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
You’ll gain this qualification through a combination of coursework, performance, and a written examination at both AS and A2 levels. Your final grades will be determined by the marks you receive in these areas.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll be equipped to continue your studies at university or pursue employment in the performing arts industries.
The recent COVID restrictions have highlighted the crucial role the arts play in our lives, and the music industry is a highly skilled and creative field. It contributes billions to the UK economy and is an area where the UK is a world leader.
The recent COVID restrictions have highlighted the crucial role the arts play in our lives, and the music industry is a highly skilled and creative field. It contributes billions to the UK economy and is an area where the UK is a world leader.
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