EDEXCEL Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Music
Qualification summary
The aims of the Edexcel AS GCE in Music are to:
• extend the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to communicate through music and take part in music making
• engage in, and extend the appreciation of the diverse and dynamic heritage of music, promoting spiritual and cultural development
• develop particular strengths and interests encouraging life-long learning and providing access to music-related and other careers
• recognise the interdependence of musical skills, knowledge and understanding and the links between the activities of performing/realising, composing and appraising.
Qualification details
Accreditation start date:
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For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
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Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
This qualification may form part of the entry requirnments for progression to higher education or employment. Students may progress to the full A level in this subject from this qualification.
No specific job occupation
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09 Arts, Media and Publishing
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Practical Examination
Written Examination
All AS units are assessed through independent assessment.
The Edexcel Advanced GCE in Music award consists of three mandatory AS units (Units 1, 2 and 3).
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A/500/7984 - Unit 1: Performing Music
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 15.00%.
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F/500/7985 - Unit 2: Composition
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 15.00%.
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J/500/7986 - Unit 3: Developing Musical Understanding
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 20.00%.