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Music Examinations

 
Music Examinations
(ABRSM, LCMM/UWL, Rockschool and Trinity Guildhall/Trinity College London)
Summary The aims of the Music Awards are to:
  • give students opportunities to acquire the knowledge, skills and understanding to perform music with accuracy, technical fluency and musical awareness
  • provide a clear framework against which to measure musical development
  • encourage and motivate players and singers at all levels, from the earliest stages to conservatoire entry level, regardless of age and background, through the provision of goals and the measurement of progress
  • provide opportunities for progression by way of a carefully graded scheme which covers all levels, each grade building progressively on the skills of the previous level to provide a logical framework for progress.
Tariff Expert Group The qualification was first considered for UCAS Tariff points in January 2002. Points came into effect for entry to higher education from 2004 onwards. Tariff points were transferred to new specifications (Qualifications and Credit Framework) following a review in July 2011. In July 2012 it was agreed to extend the Tariff points to include the Trinity College London Rock & Pop practical examinations at grades 6, 7 and 8.

Expert Group report (PDF)
UCAS Tariff points Grades Practical Theory
Grade 8 Grade 7 Grade 6 Grade 8 Grade 7 Grade 6
Distinction
Merit
Pass		 75
70
55		 60
55
40		 45
40
25		 30
25
20		 20
15
10		 15
10
5
Qualification sector 09 Arts, Media and Publishing
09.1 Performing Arts
Awarding organisation 1. Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) www.abrsm.ac.uk
2. London College of Music & Media (LCMM)/University of West London www.uwl.ac.uk
3. Rockschool www.rockschool.co.uk
4. Trinity Guildhall/ Trinity College London www.trinitycollege.co.uk
Further information Visit the Register of Regulated Qualifications website:
Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications