Students sitting on the Royal Albert Hall steps in front of the RCM

Successful applicants

Congratulations on receiving confirmation of an offer to study at the Royal College of Music. We hope you choose the RCM as your next step in forging a successful career. You can find out more about the next steps and further information about studying at the RCM in these webpages.

Successful applicants will receive a message confirming our offer of a place to study at the Royal College of Music. You will also receive a formal offer letter from UCAS Conservatoires when decisions on all of your choices are available. Details of the conditions you need to fulfil to secure your place will also be available to you via UCAS Conservatoires.

Doctoral applicants will receive an letter directly from the RCM, by email.

Please take the time to read all the information on these webpages carefully, ensuring you have taken all the necessary steps to accept your offer and begin your studies.

Tour of RCM campus

If you have not had the opportunity to visit the Royal College of Music you can explore our campus and facilities with members of our Students’ Union team in a video tour above.

Accept your place

Let us know that you would like to accept your offer and take up your place at the RCM

What to do next

Find out what you need to do before you arrive for registration and induction week

Scholarships

The RCM awards a number of scholarships each year.

All applicants for 2025 entry have been considered for a scholarship on the basis of their performance. If you are offered a scholarship you will normally receive a letter via email with further details within 10 days of receiving your offer. If you don't receive any communication, you should assume that the RCM is unable to offer you a scholarship.

'The highly competitive world of music is made infinitely less intimidating by the friendly faces of students and staff alike.'

Emma Purslow, Bachelor of Music

'One of the richest and most intensive programmes of public performance of any conservatoire in the world.'

Higher Education Funding Council for England

'London is a wonderful city, especially for musicians. There is a rich musical culture to be explored here. The RCM’s location, opposite the Royal Albert Hall and next to Hyde Park, is amazing.’

Daniel Xia, Bachelor of Music

Enquiries

If you have any queries about your offer, the information provided, or any other aspect of study at the Royal College of Music, please contact our Admissions team, clearly stating your principal study and degree programme in any correspondence.