1. Applying to study MUSIC at a UK University or Conservatoire

2. If you wish to study MUSIC at UNIVERSITY or one of the following CONSERVATOIRES:

3.  Birmingham Conservatoire  Leeds College of Music  Royal Academy of Music  Royal College of Music  Royal Northern College of Music  Royal Conservatoire of Scotland  Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama  Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Drama

4. you need to apply online through UCAS

5. The Guildhall School of Music and Drama is not part of UCAS. You need to apply direct to the conservatoire.

6. Wherever you apply to, competition for a place on your chosen course is likely to be strong.

7. To study music you’ll need to be at a reasonably high standard on at least one instrument and you’ll probably have to attend an entrance audition, performing at least one technically demanding piece of music

8. To study harmony and composition, you will be expected to bring with you a portfolio of your compositions and harmony exercises and possibly also an essay to the interview.

9. If you’re thinking of studying MUSIC, whether at University or Conservatoire, do attend Open Days for a much broader picture of your chosen course and institution of learning.

10. After study leave, you should let your Tutor and Senior Tutor know if you intend to apply to any conservatoires via UCAS as the deadline for those applications is OCTOBER 1 st