Music Technology A Level

Applications Open - 21st November 2025

Closing Date for applications is Friday 13th February 2026.

Applications are still welcomed after the February closing date, and we will still try to ensure that each person's subject options are possible.

Entry Requirements - Please see our prospectus for grades needed

How to Apply -

ALL applications are to be made via KentChoices - if you do not have log in details, please speak to your school. If you are applying from outside of our area or an Independent school please email ccvioffice@ccgrammarschool.co.uk

This course would be suitable for you if:

· You have a love of many different kinds of popular music (including jazz) and are willing to explore and expand on this throughout the course

· You want to study music but do not wish to perform as part of the course (or are not at a Grade 5 level on your first instrument) You WILL need keyboard skills to access the course.

· You have studied music at KS4. If you have a basic knowledge of music theory due to having instrumental lessons please confirm with staff at Open Evening or Induction Week that your knowledge is sufficient.

Teaching Methods and Homework commitment:

You will use current and industry standard music software and a digital twenty four track recording studio to complete coursework. Homework is generally research based tasks.

All theories and topics are covered via teacher led lessons and are then supported by practical exercises and experimentation to develop the candidates’ skills and knowledge.

What could I go on to do at the end of the course?

This course could lead to eventual careers within the following areas – Music Production, Studio Engineering, Live Sound Engineering, Sound Effects and Foley work.

Method of Study and Assessment:

A Level Course

2 Coursework Components

Externally Assessed

Component 1 – Recording

3 minute close-mic studio recording of a commercially available song. Choice of 10 songs or artists as prescribed by the exam board

Component 2 - Technology Based Composition

3 minute composition utilising technology in its creation. Choice of one brief, from a set of three, provided by the exam board covering music to film, music to lyrics or sampling.

2 Exam Components

Externally Assessed

Component 3 – Critical Listening Paper

Written exam requiring the student to analyse, critique and compare a range of unheard material.

You will be expected to comment on sound production techniques, production errors/limitations and possible solutions

Component 4 – Analysing and Producing Paper

Practical exam that requires the student to identify and correct musical and/or production errors across a range of audio tracks provided. The final task in the exam is to mix the tracks into one final stereo master, for submission with their exam paper.