How to Apply (UK/EU)

Undergraduate programmes

BMus(Hons) and Experience Programmes

UK students

• A level Music at grade C or above (most students achieve grade A or B), and either
• A second A level at grade E or above, or
• Two AS levels both at grade C or above (not including Music)

Music Technology is not accepted as a substitute for A level Music, but can be your second A level or one of your AS levels.

If you are not taking A level Music, but still wish to apply to the RCM, you may still be considered if you can demonstrate an appropriate level of musical knowledge and literacy. You may be tested or interviewed at audition or during the admissions process to ascertain this.

Alternative entrance qualifications which are accepted instead of A levels are:

• three SCE Higher Grade passes, one of which should be in Music
• Cambridge Pre-U
• Advanced GNVQs
• BTEC qualifications
• International Baccalaureate

International students

• European or International Baccalaureate or other equivalent international qualifications sufficient for university entrance in your own country.

Students transferring from other institutions

BMus or Experience Programme applicants wishing to enter Year 2 or 3 of the Undergraduate Programme should provide full transcripts from their current university or college to demonstrate successful progression through their course of study.