Course Details

Creative Arts

A-Level Music Technology

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent Level 3
Start Dates Entry Requirements Assessment

Overview

Turn your passion for music into powerful productions.

This course is perfect for anyone who wants to create, record and produce music while learning how the sounds you love are made. You’ll work with industry-standard software and equipment, developing the skills used by producers, sound engineers and composers in today’s music industry.

Why choose Music Technology?

  • A chance to be creative and technical at the same time
  • Build a portfolio of work that shows your talent and ideas
  • Gain skills for university study or careers in music production, sound engineering, film and game audio, and media
  • Ideal if you’re passionate about music, technology, or both

What will you do?

    • Record & mix live performances in a studio setting
    • Create original tracks using synthesis, sampling and sound design
    • Explore music technology’s impact on the sounds and styles that shape modern music
    • Train your ears to analyse and understand how tracks are produced

    Start Dates

    Thursday, 01 October 2026 A-Level Music Technology
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    Entry Requirements

    • Four GCSEs at grade 6 or above
    • A grade 5 or higher in GCSE English
    • A grade 5 or higher in GCSE Mathematics
    • A minimum of a grade 6 or above in Music

    Assessment

    • Studio recording project (20%)
    • Technology-based composition (20%)
    • Listening & analysing exam (25%)
    • Producing & analysing exam – a hands-on practical exam (35%)

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