Royal Academy of Music

BMus (Bachelor of Music (Honours))

No fixed portfolio; admission is by audition. Apply via UCAS Conservatoires and create an Acceptd profile. Upload audition videos (actual video files, mp4 preferred; external links not accepted), a spoken English introduction, and a list of works. Repertoire varies by department (for example, undergraduate Strings: first movement with cadenza of a Classical concerto plus a contrasting piece of the candidate's own choice). Some candidates may be invited to an academic interview.

IELTS Academic 5.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking (BMus Year One entry). PTE Academic 59 (minimum 59 in each). TOEFL iBT 72 (R18 / L17 / S20 / W17). Key deadline: official language-test result by 1 May.

£30,850 (2027/28 academic year); £29,900 (2026/27 academic year)

1 October 2026 for most courses (the same for UCAS Conservatoires and Acceptd submission); some courses have later deadlines — check the course page.

Yes — audition (live in London, international centres, or by video); some candidates are invited to an academic interview.

MA (Master of Arts) / MMus (Master of Music) / Professional Diploma / Postgraduate Certificate

Audition via Acceptd; MMus, Professional Diploma, Advanced Professional Diploma, CPD and Advanced Artist Diploma applicants must also upload required written work. Video auditions: horizontal format, follow published department repertoire; accompaniment where required.

MMus / MPhil-PhD: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each skill. MA / Postgraduate Certificate / Professional Diploma: 5.5 overall (5.5 each skill). Advanced diplomas: 6.0 overall (5.5 each).

MMus (Standard Two-Year Track): £36,850 (2027/28); £35,800 (2026/27). MA (Standard Two-Year, excl. Musical Theatre): £31,200 (2027/28).

1 October 2026 for most postgraduate courses (check the course page); the Acceptd submission deadline is the same as UCAS.

Yes — audition and / or interview depending on department.

Gap Year (Undergraduate Gap Year) and Organ Foundation courses are available; international fees are £27,300 (2026/27) and £27,300 (2027/28, listed as £27,300).

The Royal Academy of Music offers scholarships, bursaries and awards (need-based and merit-based); details are on the Fees & Funding / Scholarships & Bursaries pages.

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