Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When are the assessment units available?
A. Assessment units AS 2 and A2 2 are available in both January and summer AS 1 and A2 1 are available in summer only.
Q. When are the first examinations available?
A. This revised GCE Music specification is available for first teaching from September 2008. The first AS examination will take place in 2009 and the first A2 examination will be in 2010.
Q. What range of grades is available for AS and A2?
A. AS qualifications will be awarded on a five-grade scale: A* - E. A Level qualifications will be awarded on a six-grade scale A* - E. To be awarded an A*, students will need to achieve a Grade A on their full A Level qualification and an A* on the aggregate of their A2 units. Students who fail to reach the minimum standard for a Grade E will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a certificate.
Q. How can this qualification help students gain Key Skills?
A. This specification can provide assessment evidence for nationally-specified Key Skills Level 3 in:
- Communication;
- Information Technology;
- Improving Own Learning and Performance;
- Working with Others;and
- Problem-Solving.
