Prospectus test | Royal College of Music

UCAS codes: 420F
Duration: 1 year full-time
Location: In-person, London
Applications: Applications for 2026 entry will open in July 2025.

The Graduate Diploma is a specialist one-year full-time programme tailored to graduates from three-year degree programmes. You will receive a learning experience equivalent to the final year of an undergraduate performance degree at the RCM.

The 2026–27 Prospectus

We are delighted to share that our new Prospectus for September 2026 entry is now available.

The Royal College of Music provides inspiring music education at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The Royal College of Music has been ranked the Global No. 1 institution for Performing Arts for the fourth year running and earned the inaugural top spot for Music in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

If you are interested in studying at a leading global institution, this is your indispensable guide. You can find out more about our exceptional professors and alumni, outstanding performance opportunities, immersive digital spaces and excellent facilities to help you to realise your musical ambitions in our friendly, nurturing community.