To take Music at Bilborough Sixth Form College you must have strong performing skills at or above Grade 5. ABRSM, Trinity and Rockschool grades are all acceptable. If you have not taken formal graded exams, but can confidently perform to a Grade 5 level, you are welcome to participate on the course. An understanding of music theory is also essential. The course demands performing, composing, listening and analytical skills in almost equal measure. You will listen to a wide variety of music and develop a more informed appreciation of how and why it was written and performed. All our Music students are expected to take an active role in the musical life of the college, getting involved in concerts, productions and ensembles.

To study Music at Bilborough, you need a minimum grade C/4 or above in English GCSE, and if you have taken Music at GCSE, a minimum grade C/4 in that subject.  You will also need performance skills at at least grade 5 level or the equivalent level of experience.  You should ideally have a grade 5 standard in Music Theory too or have the equivalent experience.

A level Film Studies is designed to deepen your understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of film. To succeed you will need a genuine interest in a wide range of films and good, clear, written English; to do well we recommend you have at least grade B at GCSE English Language. You’ll also need imagination, creativity and the ability to evaluate – and, of course, a love of films! We follow the new WJEC specification: you can view the topics in detail here. Our department results are very good. In 2013 100 per cent of our A-level students passed, with 78 per cent getting an A* to C grade.

To study Film Studies at Bilborough, you need a minimum grade C in GCSE English, with a B being preferred.