• Five GCSEs at grade C or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include English Language/First Language Welsh and Mathematics/Numeracy
• Music grade B (or equivalent minimum Grade 5) and English Language/Literature/First Language Welsh grade B
• Please check the AS Level Options Grid to see if this subject fits into your chosen programme
• Each application is considered on individual merit
• Entry is subject to an informal interview

• Successful completion of current/relevant programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting

Please read the full entry requirements above as you will usually need to meet those as well.

To offer contrast and breadth of study, AS level learners choose one area of study from a choice of three; Rock and Pop, Musical Theatre or Jazz. The areas of study and strands at A2 level allow learners to choose two further strands of music from a choice of five. There is a distinct Welsh flavour to two of these strands allowing learners to engage with the music of contemporary Welsh composers and performers.

Units to be studied will be built upon each year:

• Performing
• Composing
• Appraising

Learners also complete the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification and are required to develop their essential skills (communication/numeracy and digital skills). Learners will also attend a weekly group tutorial.

Learners are able to complete either the full qualification or certain units or elements through the medium of Welsh/bilingually.

• Portfolio of evidence
• Written examination
• Completion of a final major project

This course can lead to a diverse range of career opportunities in a varied range of businesses including: Music producer, Music therapist, Musician, Private music teacher, Secondary school teacher, Sound designer, Sound engineer, Sound technician, broadcasting/film/video, Special effects technician, Arts administrator, Broadcast engineer, Choreographer, Community arts worker, Event manager, Marketing executive, Private tutor, Radio broadcast assistant, Radio producer, Talent agent, Theatre stage manager.

If you are thinking about studying at degree level following this course please visit the university websites or UCAS (University Central Admissions Service) www.ucas.com to check any entry requirements.

• Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
• Text books - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most text books are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
• You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page

• No tuition fee
• We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2022/23
• You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page