AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Music
Qualification summary
AS and A Level courses based on this specification should encourage candidates to:
• extend the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to communicate through music
and to take part in making music
• engage in and extend their appreciation of the diverse and dynamic heritage of music,
promoting spiritual and cultural development
• develop particular strengths and interests encouraging lifelong 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:
Operational start date in centres:
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
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 requirements fo progression to higher education or employment.
No specific job occupation
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09 Arts, Media and Publishing
Coursework
Practical Examination
Written Examination
All AS and A2 units are assessed through independent assessment and holistic assessment is addressed within A2 units.
Revised specimen paper and mark scheme for Unit 4 attached.
All units are mandatory within the qualification.
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Y/500/8172 - Influences on Music
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 15.00%.
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D/500/8173 - Composing: Creating Musical Ideas
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 15.00%.
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H/500/8174 - Performing: Interpreting Musical Ideas
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 20.00%.
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T/500/7708 - Music in Context
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 20.00%.
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M/500/7710 - Composing: Developing Musical Ideas
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 15.00%.
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T/500/7711 - Performing: A Musical Performance
The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 15.00%.