Primary instrument/specialism
- Accordion
- Bassoon
- Bassoon (Historical Performance)
- Cello
- Cello (Historical Performance)
- Clarinet
This course at RQF Level 8 attracts a cosmopolitan, strongly motivated, and very talented student body which gives participants a realistic sense of the demands required to be at the top of the profession. The Academy's teaching is delivered by leading professional figures, whether in weekly lessons or in high-profile public masterclasses, so that students are educated in a culture that engenders the highest professional standards in relation to artistic interpretation and technical discipline. The Academy's world-class collections of string and keyboard instruments, music manuscripts, early printed materials, and other musical artefacts, together with the programme of events in the Academy's Museum, provide an unparalleled resource which impacts upon the student learning experience at all levels of the programme. The course is right for you if you are already a well-established professional musician; it is ideal if you’re pursuing a career as a soloist, whether you have a recording contract or are looking to build your international profile as a performer. It is designed to enable students to make the most of the educational opportunities afforded by being at the cultural heart of Europe's leading city for classical music. The application deadline for London auditions or video auditions is 2 October 2024. The application deadline for our New York audition centre is 1 November 2024.
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:
Only one instrument is studied. It may be possible to study a further instrument formatively, but this will not contribute towards the qualification.
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.
Please see the information on https://www.ram.ac.uk/study/about-our-courses
*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.
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.
The following entry points are available for this course:
At the Academy we pride ourselves on our diverse international community. Over 800 students study here every year, with around sixty different nationalities from all over the world. https://www.ram.ac.uk/student-life/international; https://www.ram.ac.uk/accommodation. For details about how to prepare a video audition, please see the Audition Requirements section for your Department on https://www.ram.ac.uk/study/departments The application deadline for London auditions is 2 October 2024. The application deadline for video auditions is 2 October 2024 for the UCAS application (25 October for your recordings in Acceptd) The application deadline for our New York audition centre is 1 November 2024 for the UCAS application, and also your pre-screening video in Acceptd. [Ensemble Piano candidates will need to bring their own soloists to the recall audition.] Please note that if the Academy should not hold live auditions in New York, we will assess your pre-screening video as your audition performance, and you may also be invited to have an online interview.
A Master’s qualification or equivalent (in a relevant subject) but the Academy welcomes applications from students who may not meet the normal requirements. A performance standard at least equivalent to a Distinction at Master’s level. https://www.ram.ac.uk/study/entry-requirements
Audition
Evidence of professional performing potential in your principal study
Test | Grade | Additional details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Minimum score of 5.5 in every section of the test for candidates who need a student visa. |
PTE Academic | 59 | Minimum score of 59 in every section of the test for candidates who need a student visa. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | Minimum scores for Reading: 18, Listening: 17, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17. |
We accept IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition. PTE Academic, PTE Academic Online and Cambridge C1 Advanced.
English Language requirements are published on our website:
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.
Location | On-time Fee | Late Fee |
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Video Recording: Upload | £100 | £100 |
New York | £100 | £100 |
London | £100 | £100 |
Location | On-time Fee | Late Fee |
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Video Recording: Upload | Not available at this location | |
New York | Not available at this location | |
London | Not available at this location |
Please see the information on https://www.ram.ac.uk/study/audition. The entry point for this course is Year 1. London in-person auditions for your Principal Study are not pre-screened. Video auditions: for details about how to prepare a video audition, please see the Audition Requirements section for your Department on https://www.ram.ac.uk/study/departments. New York: The application deadline for our New York audition centre is 1 November 2024, that is for the UCAS application and also your pre-screening video in Acceptd.
No fee information has been provided for this course
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 .
Entrance Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit following entrance assessment during our advertised audition sessions. There is no separate scholarship application process, and entrance scholarship awards are confirmed in candidates' offer details. You can find more details about financial support on https://www.ram.ac.uk/study/fees-scholarships-and-bursaries.
Royal Academy of Music, University of London
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