Primary instrument/specialism
- Music Technology
This course is not open to application until the 10th July 2025.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Specialise in Performance (vocal or instrumental), Composition or Music Technology at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. We have invested £57 million in our innovative state-of-the-art music facilities with the aim of creating impressive functional spaces that combine tradition with cutting-edge technology. The focus of our undergraduate Music course is to help you realise your potential and become the best musician that you can be; with the support of an encouraging creative environment, we help you achieve the extraordinary. Featuring specialist tuition throughout all four years of the course, you will get the individual attention you need to prepare for a successful career in the music profession. Additional activities are provided to help support your studies and develop your skills in complementary areas such as playing on historical instruments, performance coaching and Alexander technique. You will have opportunities to perform in our five public performance venues, including our stunning 500-seat Bradshaw Hall, and make use of our seven industry-standard recording studios, 100 practice rooms, and many acoustically designed rehearsal and practice rooms. Each year you will have more choice and opportunities to specialise in your studies. In your final year, you will work towards a final project relevant to your own professional aspirations.
Course details
Principal study options
During the application and audition process, you must select which instrument(s) you wish to specialise in for the duration of your course. On this course, you can choose from the following options:
Main specialism
Only one specialism is studied. It may be possible to study a further instrument, but this will not contribute towards the qualification.
Instrument/specialisms
For all courses, you must select at least one specialism from the 'primary' list. For those studying primary/secondary pathways, two instruments may be selected – one from the 'primary' list and one from the 'secondary' list. Joint pathway students may select any two instruments from either list.
How to apply
This course is not open to application until the 10th July 2025.
*If you are an international applicant, or you are applying for a postgraduate course, or are choosing certain assessment locations, the 'on time' deadline may be later in the year - please contact the conservatoire directly.
02Oct
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 302F
- Institution code:
- B34
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
A level - EE
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level
OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 32 UCAS Tariff points. NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 32 UCAS Tariff points. WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 32 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s). Welsh Baccalaureate: 32 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Pass overall Foundation Studies (Art and Design, and Art, Design and Media): Pass overall
Additional entry requirements
Admission tests
Audition
Interview
Institutions Own Test (IOT)
Institutions Own Test. For applicants who audition in the UK. Candidates will be required to demonstrate general musical knowledge and musicianship skills, including harmony and aural.
Institutions Own Test (IOT)
Music Test. For applicants who audition in the UK. Candidates will be required to demonstrate general musical knowledge and musicianship skills, including harmony and aural.
English language requirements
IELTS Minimum overall score of 6.0, with no less than 5.5 in each band
Assessment locations
In the event of a successful assessment, applicants may be invited for a further interview prior to being made an offer.
Remote assessment recordings may be accepted in the event that you cannot attend an assessment in person.
Single specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Birmingham Conservatoire | £75 | £75 |
| China (Mainland) Performers only /local fee | £ | £ |
| Virtual Audition | £75 | £75 |
Joint principal specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Birmingham Conservatoire | £105 | £105 |
| China (Mainland) Performers only /local fee | £ | £ |
| Virtual Audition | £105 | £105 |
Student Outcomes
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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £28460 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £28460 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The Government is proposing to increase the cap on full-time regulated tuition fees to £9,535 from 2025/26 onwards and the University is planning on increasing fees to that maximum level once legislation is enacted. Part-time fees are charged pro-rata, where applicable.
Sponsorship information
Note: applicants not domiciled in the UK can still audition by recording but they will not have the Virtual Audition option.
Provider information
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Birmingham Conservatoire
200 Jennens Road
Birmingham
B4 7XR