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There are no exams or moderation in June 2021 and results will be based on teacher judgement. The Your guide to the changes for 2021 for this qualification remains available as some of the guidance may still be useful to you and your students.
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Our A Level in Music provides a creative and integrated approach to the three main elements of music: performing, composing and appraising. Students explore a wide variety of genres, styles and eras to help them develop their knowledge and skills of performance and composition.
Specification code: H543 Qualification number: 601/8242/8 First teaching 2016, with first assessment 2018
Our AS Level in Music enables students to develop their understanding of musical elements, contexts and language, which they apply to their own performance and composition. Six areas of study provide a wide variety of music in which students can develop their musical knowledge.
Specification code: H143 Qualification number: 601/8241/6 First teaching 2016, with first assessment 2018
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