BMus (Hons) Music

How to Apply

To apply for entry to the BMus programme, you will need to use the Conservatoires UK Admissions Service, CUKAS at www.cukas.ac.uk. You will find full guidance on using this service on the CUKAS website. There is a one-off fee of £16 to register to use CUKAS.

The CUKAS Institution Code for the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is R59 and the Course Code for BMus (Hons) is 300F.

Application Dates

For entry in September 2012, you can submit applications through CUKAS from mid July 2011. Auditions begin in November 2011 so we recommend that you apply as early as possible. The closing date for applications is 1 October 2011.

We are sometimes able to accept late applications through CUKAS if places still exist. After 31st January 2012, please contact the college directly for advice on late applications. 

Audition Guidance

Audition guidance for entry in September 2012.

Applying from Outside the UK

Additional information for international applicants is on the international student pages of the website.

Audition Fees

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama charges an audition administration fee of £60 (one instrument) and £80 (two instruments). The audition fee for late applications, received after the 1st October 2011 is £65.

Audition Dates

For applications received before 1 October 2011, auditions will be held in mid November 2011 (weekdays only).  For applications received after the deadline of 1st October 2011, auditions will be held in February/March 2012 if places still exist.

Please note that only applicants who apply by the deadline of the 1st October 2011 and audition in November will be considered for a scholarship.