Music Technology A Level

NEW Applications for September 2027

Applications Open - Monday 2nd November 2026

Applications Close - Monday 5th April 2026 at 5pm

Entry Requirements - A minimum of six separately identifiable GCSE subjects at grade 6 or above OR an average of grade 6 in the best six GCSE subjects achieved

At least a grade 5 in both English and Mathematics For most subjects at A Level, a grade 6 in the subject at GCSE is required. However, for A Level Mathematics a grade 7 is required, and for Further Mathematics a grade 8 is necessary

How to Apply - Applications can be made through Kent Choices

Please contact us directly if you have any questions - contact sixthformrecruitment@nks.kent.sch.uk

Open Evening

Thursday 14th January 2027: 6pm - 8pm

Presentations at 6:30pm & 7:30pm

No booking necessary.

Open Mornings - Please visit our school website to book a slot for the open mornings www.nks.kent.sch.uk

Thursday 19th November 2026 9am - 12pm

Thursday 10th December 2026 9am -12pm

Please visit our website for information on consultation meeting if you would like to visit the school and talk to a member of the Sixth Form Team - https://www.nks.kent.sch.uk/page/?title=Sixth+Form+Admissions&pid=33

With a clear emphasis on music technology, without the emphasis on music theory – Edexcel have retained the practical and theoretical elements of music technology which motivate students more and reduced the emphasis on music theory which we know some students don’t enjoy as much.

Equipping students with skills for higher education and beyond – The content of this course is designed to develop a broad range of skills including project management, appraising and analysis, creativity and imagination. Students will be able to progress to undergraduate study in Music Technology, Sound Production, Sound Engineering and many other courses requiring a similar skill set.

Component 1: Recording 20%

Component 2: Tech based composition 20%

Component 3: Listening and Analysing - Exam 25%

Component 4: Producing & Analysing - Exam 35%

GCSE grade 6 or higher in Music or equivalent subject.

This course could lead you unto university Music Technology and Production courses, leading to roles in the music industry such as; Recording engineer, Record producer, live sound engineer, composer, A and R, record companies, sound production for TV and Film, mixing engineer, mastering engineer.