A Level Music Technology Specification - Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Music Technology (9MT0) - Issue 3 - Summary of specification changes

Oct 20, 2026

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Pearson Edexcel A Level Music Technology Specification (9MT0), Issue 3, outlines changes to assessment requirements and delivery across Components 1–4, focusing on submission processes for Recording and Technology-based Composition via digital formats and the Learner Work Transfer (LWT) platform. It updates Component 3 Listening and analysing wording from audio recordings to audio files and clarifies access needs, including computer workstation use plus headphones and an individual audio player. The document also introduces the qualification’s aims, teaching approach, and assessment structure, plus supporting appendices.

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Summary of Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Music Technology specification Issue 3 changes

Contents

1 Introduction

2 Subject content and assessment information

3 Administration and general information

Appendix 1: Command word taxonomy

Appendix 2: Question types

Appendix 3: List of acronyms

Appendix 4: The context for the development of this qualification

Appendix 5: Transferable skills

Appendix 6: Level 3 Extended Project qualification

Appendix 7: Codes

A Level Music Technology Specification Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Music Technology (9MT0) First teaching from September 2017 First certification from 2019 Issue 3 Summary of Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Music Technology specification Issue 3 changes | Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number | | --- | --- | | In Component 1: Recording, Items for submission for assessment sections the following has been updated:
‘The complete recording must be submitted digitally in the format detailed in the administrative support guide which can be found on the Pearson website. Each student’s work should be clearly labelled with their name, centre number, candidate number and component code.’
‘The complete recording must be submitted via the online submission platform Learner Work Transfer (LWT) . Each student’s work should be clearly labelled with their name, centre number, candidate number and component code.’ | 15 | | In Component 2: Technology-based Composition Items for submission for assessment sections the following has been updated:
‘The complete technology-based composition must be submitted digitally in the format detailed in the administrative support guide which can be found on the Pearson website. Each student’s work should be clearly labelled with their name, centre number, candidate number and component code.’
‘The complete technology-based composition must be submitted via the online submission platform LWT. Each student’s work should be clearly labelled with their name, centre number, candidate number and component code.’ | 27 | | In Component 3: Listening and analysing the following has been updated:‘Each student will have seven audio recordings.’ to
‘Each student will have seven audio files.’ | 41 | | In Component 3: Listening and analysing the following has been updated:
‘Each student will need access to a computer workstation to hear the audio recordings.’‘Each student will need access to headphones and an individual audio player to hearthe audio files.’ | 41 | Earlier issue 2 shows previous changes. If you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html). Contents 1 Introduction 2 Why choose Edexcel A Level Music Technology? 2 Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 3 Qualification at a glance 4 Overview of Areas of Study 6 2 Subject content and assessment information 7 Component 1: Recording 8 Component 2: Technology-based Composition 21 Component 3: Listening and analysing 34 Component 4: Producing and analysing 42 Assessment Objectives 52 3 Administration and general information 53 Entries 53 Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice 53 Student recruitment and progression 55 Appendix 1: Command word taxonomy 59 Appendix 2: Question types 60 Appendix 3: List of acronyms 61 Appendix 4: The context for the development of this qualification 62 Appendix 5: Transferable skills 64 Appendix 6: Level 3 Extended Project qualification 65 Appendix 7: Codes 67 1 Introduction Why choose Edexcel A Level Music Technology? We’ve listened to feedback from all parts of the music technology community, including teachers, subject associations and higher education . We’ve used this opportunity of curriculum change to redesign qualifications so that they reflect the demands of the evolving music technology environment, allowing us to design qualifications that enable your students to apply themselves and give them the skills to succeed in their chosen field. Clear emphasis on music technology, without the emphasis on music theory – We’ve retained the practical and theoretical elements of music technology which motivate your students and reduced the emphasis on music

FAQs

What submission method changes apply to Component 1 Recording in Issue 3?

The complete recording must be submitted digitally in the format specified in the administrative support guide and submitted via the online Learner Work Transfer (LWT) platform, with work clearly labelled with required candidate and component details.

What submission method changes apply to Component 2 Technology-based Composition in Issue 3?

The complete technology-based composition must be submitted digitally in the format specified in the administrative support guide and submitted via LWT, with the same labelling requirements for each student’s work.

What wording and access updates were made for Component 3 Listening and analysing?

The document updates language from “seven audio recordings” to “seven audio files,” and clarifies that students need access to a computer workstation plus headphones and an individual audio player to hear the audio files.

Oct 20, 2026

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