OpenFieldBachelor of Music (BMus Hons) Performance Admission
Four-year intensive conservatory degree offering weekly one-to-one instrumental tuition, chamber music masterclasses, and symphonic concert tours.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Two A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) and minimum Grade 8 ABRSM distinction standard on primary instrument
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 5.5 minimum
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Audition performance of two contrasting pieces and sight-reading examination
- Recommendation letters
- Two musical references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Conservatoire entrance scholarships awarded automatically on audition merit
- Application fee
- UCAS Conservatoires fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- £9,000 per year (Wales Home) / £9,250 (Rest of UK) / £22,800 (International)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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