Applications for 2024 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 2023
- Performance degree video auditions: UCAS applications by 2 October 2023, video submissions by 27 October 2023
- Composition: UCAS applications and portfolio submissions by 2 October 2023
- Overseas auditions in Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul & Tokyo: UCAS applications and pre-screening video submissions by 2 October 2023
- Overseas auditions in Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong & New York: UCAS applications and pre-screening video submissions by 1 November 2023
Bachelor of Music course information
Taught postgraduate deadlines
GradDip application deadlines
- Auditions in London: UCAS applications by 2 October 2023
- Performance degree video auditions: UCAS applications by 2 October 2023, video submissions by 27 October 2023
- Overseas auditions in Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo & Seoul: UCAS applications and pre-screening video submissions by 2 October 2023
- Overseas auditions in Singapore, Bangkok, New York & Hong Kong: UCAS applications and pre-screening video submissions by 1 November 2023
Graduate Diploma in Vocal Performance course information
MPerf application deadlines
- Auditions in London: UCAS applications by 2 October 2023
- Video auditions: UCAS applications by 2 October 2023, video submissions by 27 October 2023
- Overseas auditions in Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo & Seoul: UCAS applications and pre-screening video submissions by 2 October 2023
- Overseas auditions in Singapore, Bangkok, New York & Hong Kong: UCAS applications and pre-screening video submissions by 1 November 2023
Master of Performance course information
MMus(Perf) application deadlines
- Auditions in London: UCAS applications by 2 October 2023
- Video auditions: UCAS applications by 2 October 2023, video submissions by 27 October 2023
- Conducting: UCAS applications by 2 October 2023, video submissions by 27 October 2023
- Overseas auditions in Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo & Seoul: UCAS applications and pre-screening video submissions by 2 October 2023
- Overseas auditions in Singapore, Bangkok, New York & Hong Kong: UCAS applications and pre-screening video submissions by 1 November 2023
Master of Music in Performance course information
ArtDip application deadlines
ArtDip in Performance
- Auditions in London: UCAS applications by 2 October 2023
- Performance degree video auditions: UCAS applications by 2 October 2023, video submissions by 27 October 2023
- Overseas auditionsin in Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo & Seoul: UCAS applications and pre-screening video submissions by 2 October 2023
- Overseas auditions in Singapore, Bangkok, New York & Hong Kong: UCAS applications and pre-screening video submissions by 1 November 2023
Artist Diploma in Performance course information
ArtDip in Composition
- UCAS applications and portfolio submissions by 2 October 2023
Artist Diploma in Composition course information
ArtDip in Opera
- Auditions in London: UCAS applications by 2 October 2023
- Performance degree video auditions: UCAS applications by 2 October 2022, video submissions by 27 October 2023
Artist Diploma in Opera course information
Research degree deadlines
Undergraduate Applicants' Guide
If you are interested in undergraduate study at the RCM our handy Undergraduate Applicants’ Guide 2024-25 will provide the key information that you need to know about applying to study here.
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.
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