The Royal College of Music will support you as an artist, our professors represent the best international talent and many are principal player with London’s major orchestras and ensembles. We have recently opened two new state-of-the-art performance spaces, a new Royal College of Music Museum as well as new facilities for learning and collaboration to support student development. We will also prepare you for life after graduation. Our Creative Careers Centre gives you access to a wealth of job opportunities and can offer training in the transferable skills and digital practices that will help you build a successful career.

The Royal College of Music is one of the world's greatest conservatoires. Ranked the top global institution for performing arts in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022. We have nurtured exceptional musical talent for more than 140 years and welcome students from all over the world.

Prince Consort Road

London

SW7 2BS

+44 (0)20 7591 4300

Audition Requirements

Audition requirements are set by each faculty. See website for further information.

The RCM is a world leader in career development for musicians. Our dedicated Creative Careers Centre will guide you through a range of opportunities which mirror the professional world. You can use these services from day one of your course to develop an outstanding CV and wealth of experience which will help shape your future career, and the Creative Careers Centre provides advice and services to RCM alumni for five years after graduation.

KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)

Music Faculty: 45 full time, 300 adjunct

Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Early Music • Music Education • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Composition for Screen

Undergraduate Programs / Graduate Programs

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