Entry requirements
ABB including A level Music or A level Music Technology grade B, or ABRSM Grade 8 in Music Theory at Pass. If an applicant is taking grade 8 in any instrument (or singing), a dual offer can be made: ABB or BBB with grade 8 Distinction.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDMBTEC applications are encouraged. We evaluate each BTEC application on its merits.
Not acceptable without A level grade B in Music or Music Technology or ABRSM Grade 8 in Music Theory at Pass.
Including Advanced Higher in Music at grade B.
Scottish Advanced Higher
ABBIncluding Music.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points32 points overall with no score less than 4 including 5 in Higher Level Music or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects including Music.
Applicants who offer the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and meet our offer criteria will be made the standard offer, plus an alternative offer. This will be at one A Level grade lower plus a grade A in the EPQ, for example the offer would be ABB or BBB plus A in the EPQ.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3Including H2 or above in Music.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 4/C required. Applicants with equivalent qualifications or who do not meet these GCSE requirements will be considered on an individual basis according to their circumstances.
As part of our application process, applicants are normally required to attend an Applicant Interview and Music Experience Day, where you will either have an interview or a short audition with an academic member of staff. This is your chance to demonstrate your passion for the subject and allow us to make a decision on your application. (There is an option for phone or Skype interviews).
Contextual admissions
The University of Liverpool is committed to supporting talented applicants from all backgrounds to succeed. One of the ways we support students and fair access to higher education is through making reduced offers as part of our contextual admissions strategy, the Liverpool Scholars programme, Realising Opportunities national collaboration of universities and Sutton Trust Pathways. Additional consideration may be given to applicants with disrupted education or extenuating circumstances.
Learn more on the University of Liverpool website
Historical entry grades data
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