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GCSE Music Component 1: guidance for supporting learners with extra time

For summer 2024 we’ve made changes to the way you submit your non-exam assessment (NEA) coursework samples for GCSE Music.

GCSE Music: submitting NEA sample files in summer 2024

For summer 2024 we’ve made changes to the way you submit your non-exam assessment (NEA) coursework samples for GCSE Music.

Updated JCQ guidance: use of artificial intelligence in assessments

The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) has published updated guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) use in assessments.

GCSE and A-level Music: Component 3 preliminary materials for summer 2024

The GCSE and A-level Music Component 3 preliminary materials for assessment in summer 2024 are available on Centre Services.

GCSE Music: specification changes for first teaching in September 2024

We’ve updated our GCSE Music (8271) specification to replace the study pieces for areas of study 1 to 4 in the 'Subject content' section. The changes will affect first teaching in September 2024 with first exams in summer 2026.

Creating a more inclusive curriculum for the creative arts

In our latest blog on equality, diversity and inclusion in our qualifications, our Head of Curriculum for Creative Arts, Sandra Allan, explains the further work we’ve done to bring greater diversity to our creative arts subjects.

GCSE Music Component 3: important NEA reminders for 2023

The time is approaching for you to submit your marks and samples for GCSE Music (8271/C) composition.

GCSE Music: Components 2 and 3 – arrangements for summer 2023

For students taking exams in summer 2023, the usual arrangements for NEA are now in place. Here's a reminder of the specification requirements for GCSE Music.

An update on GCSE Music (8271/W)

Students will be awarded the full 4 marks for question 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 in section A of our GCSE Music exam.

Dance, drama and music: performance duration declaration form for 2022

For 2022, you'll need to complete our performance duration declaration form for Dance, Drama and Music qualifications.