A-LEVEL MUSIC (7272) - Specification - Version 1.2 - June 2026

Oct 20, 2026

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AQA A-level Music (7272) specification for teaching from September 2016 and for A-level exams from 2018 onwards, updated to Version 1.2 in June 2026. It explains why AQA supports teaching and learning through a contemporary qualification that values all music styles, skills, and instruments. The document outlines key subject content, assessments, scheme of assessment, aims and assessment objectives, and administration of non-exam assessment including supervision, authenticating, submission of evidence, and avoiding malpractice. It also covers general administration such as entries and codes, grade reporting, resits, prerequisites, and access arrangements.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages56

Reading Time2 h 21 min

AccessFree to download

Contents

Introduction

Specification at a glance

Scheme of assessment

Non-exam assessment administration

General administration

| A-LEVEL
MUSIC
(7272) | | --- | | Specification
For teaching from September 2016 onwards For A-level exams in 2018 onwards | Version 1.2 June 2026 Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Why choose AQA for A-level Music 5 1.2 Support and resources to help you teach 5 2 Specification at a glance 9 2.1 Subject content 9 2.2 Assessments 9 3 Scheme of assessment 29 3.1 Aims and objectives 29 3.2 Assessment components 30 3.3 Assessment objectives 34 3.4 Assessment criteria 35 4 Non-exam assessment administration 51 4.1 Supervising and authenticating 51 4.2 Submitting NEA evidence to AQA 51 4.3 Avoiding malpractice 52 4.4 Factors affecting individual students 52 5 General administration 53 5.1 Entries and codes 53 5.2 Awarding grades and reporting results 53 5.3 Resits and shelf life 53 5.4 Previous learning and prerequisites 53 5.5 Access to assessment: diversity and inclusion 54 5.6 Working with AQA for the first time 54 5.7 Private candidates 55 [Visit](Visit aqa.org.uk/7272 for the most up-to-date specification)[ ](Visit aqa.org.uk/7272 for the most up-to-date specification)[aqa.org.uk/7272](Visit aqa.org.uk/7272 for the most up-to-date specification)[ for the most up-to-date specification](Visit aqa.org.uk/7272 for the most up-to-date specification), resources, support and administration 3 Are you using the latest version of this specification? • You will always find the most up-to-date version of this specification on our website at [aqa.org.uk/7272](aqa.org.uk/7272) • We will write to you if there are significant changes to the specification. [4](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/7272 for the most up-to-date specification)[ Visit](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/7272 for the most up-to-date specification)[ ](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/7272 for the most up-to-date specification)[aqa.org.uk/7272](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/7272 for the most up-to-date specification)[ for the most up-to-date specification](4 Visit aqa.org.uk/7272 for the most up-to-date specification), resources, support and administration 1 Introduction 1.1 Why choose AQA for A-level Music Music is constantly evolving, inspiring creativity and expression in a way that no other subject can. That's why we have designed a relevant and contemporary A-level qualification that offers your students the chance to study a wide range of musical genres. Our A-level brings listening, performance and composition to life in new and engaging ways, and links to the world around us like never before. We know that every student has different learning styles and musical tastes, which is why our Alevel values all music styles, skills and instruments. Broaden your students’ minds and foster a love of all music with a qualification that students of all abilities and backgrounds will enjoy. You can find out about all [our Music qualifications at](our Music qualifications at aqa.org.uk/music)[ ](our Music qualifications at aqa.org.uk/music)[aqa.org.uk/music](our Music qualifications at aqa.org.uk/music) A specification designed for you and your students Our specification and assessments have been designed to the highest standards, so that teachers, students and their parents can be confident that an AQA award provides an accurate measure of students' achievements. The flexibility of the previous specification has been retained so that students can focus on an area of personal interest and you can create courses which play to your school or college's strengths. The specification supports progression to higher education in music and related subjects, as well as providing all students with a platform to inspire a lifelong interest and enjoyment of music. It also offers logical progression from GCSE as the assessment objectives, structure and titles are very similar to those specified in the AQA GCSE Music specification. 1.2 Support and resources to help you teach We’ve worked with experienced teachers to provide you with a range of resources that

FAQs

What is the purpose of the AQA A-level Music (7272) specification?

It provides the framework for teaching and assessment for A-level Music, including subject content, assessment requirements, and administration procedures.

What does the specification say about assessment structure?

It sets out subject content and assessment components, including aims and assessment objectives, followed by the scheme of assessment and criteria used for grading.

How is non-exam assessment (NEA) handled?

It describes how NEA must be supervised and authenticated, how evidence is submitted to AQA, and how malpractice can be avoided, along with factors affecting individual students.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by nayy☆