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Applications for 2025 entry

Application deadlines vary depending on the course you are applying for and, in the case of performance courses, where you choose to have your audition. You can view specific course deadlines in the dropdown sections below.

Information on auditions and audition locations can be found here.

If you have missed a deadline late applications may be accepted. Please contact admissions@rcm.ac.uk to enquire.

Undergraduate deadlines

BMus application deadlines

Auditions in London: UCAS applications by 2 October 2024
Performance degree video auditions: UCAS applications by 2 October 2024, video submissions by 28 October 2024
Composition: UCAS applications and portfolio submissions by 2 October 2024
Overseas auditions in Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul & Tokyo: UCAS applications and pre-screening video submissions by 2 October 2024
Overseas auditions in Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong & New York: UCAS applications and pre-screening video submissions by 1 November 2024

Bachelor of Music course information

Taught postgraduate deadlines

GradDip application deadlines

Auditions in London: UCAS applications by 2 October 2024
Performance degree video auditions: UCAS applications by 2 October 2024, video submissions by 28 October 2024
Overseas auditions in Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo & Seoul: UCAS applications and pre-screening video submissions by 2 October 2024
Overseas auditions in Singapore, Bangkok, New York & Hong Kong: UCAS applications and pre-screening video submissions by 1 November 2024

Graduate Diploma in Vocal Performance course information

MPerf application deadlines

Auditions in London: UCAS applications by 2 October 2024
Video auditions: UCAS applications by 2 October 2024, video submissions by 28 October 2024
Overseas auditions in Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo & Seoul: UCAS applications and pre-screening video submissions by 2 October 2024
Overseas auditions in Singapore, Bangkok, New York & Hong Kong: UCAS applications and pre-screening video submissions by 1 November 2024

Master of Performance course information

MComp application deadlines

UCAS applications and portfolio submissions by 2 October 2024

Master of Composition course information

MMus(Perf) application deadlines

Auditions in London: UCAS applications by 2 October 2024
Video auditions: UCAS applications by 2 October 2024, video submissions by 28 October 2024
Conducting: UCAS applications by 2 October 2024, video submissions by 28 October 2024
Overseas auditions in Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo & Seoul: UCAS applications and pre-screening video submissions by 2 October 2024
Overseas auditions in Singapore, Bangkok, New York & Hong Kong: UCAS applications and pre-screening video submissions by 1 November 2024

Master of Music in Performance course information

MMus(Comp) application deadlines

UCAS applications and portfolio submissions by 2 October 2024

Master of Music in Composition course information

MSc application deadlines

For 2025 entry:

UCAS applications by 29 January 2025

Master of Science in Performance Science course information

MMusEd application deadlines

UCAS applications by 2 October 2024

MMusEd Teaching Musician course information

ArtDip application deadlines

ArtDip in Performance

Auditions in London: UCAS applications by 2 October 2024
Performance degree video auditions: UCAS applications by 2 October 2024, video submissions by 28 October 2024
Overseas auditions in Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo & Seoul: UCAS applications and pre-screening video submissions by 2 October 2024
Overseas auditions in Singapore, Bangkok, New York & Hong Kong: UCAS applications and pre-screening video submissions by 1 November 2024

Artist Diploma in Performance course information

ArtDip in Composition

UCAS applications and portfolio submissions by 2 October 2024

Artist Diploma in Composition course information

ArtDip in Opera

Auditions in London: UCAS applications by 2 October 2024
Performance degree video auditions: UCAS applications by 2 October 2024, video submissions by 28 October 2024

Artist Diploma in Opera course information

Research degree deadlines

PhD application deadline

For 2025 entry applications must be submitted by 28 November. For more information on how to apply, please follow the link below.

Doctor of Philosophy course information

Advice for prospective students

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Applicant's Guide

If you are interested in undergraduate study at the Royal College of Music our handy applicant’s guide 2025–26 will provide the key information that you need to know about applying to study here.

2025–26 Applicants' Guide

Entry requirements

The Royal College of Music's entry requirements vary between courses. You are advised to browse our course listings to find the information most relevant to your application. Links to audition requirements are provided where applicable.

Find the entry requirements for your course

All applicants must be able to demonstrate that their level of English language ability meets the Royal College of Music's minimum requirements in order for their application to be accepted.

Read our English language requirements

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