Course Detail

A Level

A-Level - Music (Performance)

Academic Year: 24/25
College 16+
Crewe Campus

How to apply

The Course

This certificate is a 30-credit qualification. Learners will work with the College record label and the in-house local radio station to develop their skills for professional employment in the music industry.

Tutors on the course offer their professional expertise to deliver a largely practical performance focus including: rehearsal, live performance and technical development, whilst providing essential grounding in theoretical elements.

There are no formal examinations on this course but you will be expected to complete some formative testing. Learners will be expected to complete a portfolio of work that demonstrates their skills as a performer.

The Level 3 National Foundation Diploma will provide you with skills in:

Solo music performance
Working and developing as an ensemble
Developing music performance techniques

Entry requirements

Typically you will need 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C (or above), including a 4/3 (C/D) (or above) combination for maths and English.

Next steps

Progression onto a Subsidiary Diploma (equivalent to one A Level) in your second year of study will extend your specialist knowledge and develop practical skills required in the creative music industry. Alternatively, the qualification offers UCAS points like any other A Level for progression onto Higher Education.

Fee information

£2882

Adults can enrol for FREE

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you’re aged 19+ you’ll more than likely be eligible to enrol onto an adult course for FREE.
Take a look and get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.