

Study music in the UK at a leading conservatoire | Bachelor’s programmes at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
Discover your future in music at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama – Wales’ national conservatoire and one of the UK’s top destinations for music training. Explore our Bachelor of Music (BMus Hons) degrees in performance, composition and jazz.
Make it happen - Launch your international music career in the UK
Train in the heart of Cardiff, the capital of Wales, at a world-leading UK conservatoire known for performance, creativity and career-focused training. The UK has a global reputation for excellence in music education, and at RWCMD you’ll benefit from intensive, practical learning from day one.
At RWCMD, you’ll join a vibrant international community and study with acclaimed performers, composers and educators working at the highest levels across the UK and internationally.
Whether you're a classical instrumentalist, jazz musician, composer or singer, you'll develop the skills, confidence and artistic voice you need for a successful global music career.
Why choose RWCMD?
- Experience a practical, collaborative approach to conservatoire training – designed to equip you for a sustainable career in the creative industries.
- Learn from leading UK and international musicians and composers, many active at the top of the UK and international music industry.
- Our small class sizes and one-to-one teaching with some of the world’s most inspirational artists will provide you with a bespoke education that is best suited to your needs.
- With fewer than 1,000 students, you can expect a high level of individual attention.
- Take part in masterclasses and creative workshops with world-class visiting artists.
- Perform in our state-of-the-art venues including the award-winning Dora Stoutzker Hall.
- Build industry connections through placements and partnerships with major UK arts organisations.
- Join a vibrant international student community, which includes students from more than 40 countries.
- Live and study in Cardiff - the welcoming capital city of Wales and thriving cultural hub, just two hours from London.
Explore our undergraduate music courses

BMus (Anrh) Cerddoriaeth – Offerynnol a Lleisiol

BMus (Anrh) Cerddoriaeth – Cyfansoddi

BMus (Anrh) Jazz
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‘The College feels like a place of true investigation into what the future of music will be like, in all its forms, asking the important questions of our time about music and drama.'Errollyn WallenComposer in Residence
Study music in Cardiff - Wales' capital city
Cardiff is the capital of Wales and one of the UK’s most student-friendly cities. It’s known for being safe, affordable and easy to get around – with everything from cultural venues to cafés within easy reach from campus.
You’ll be part of a thriving music and arts scene, with national companies like Welsh National Opera and BBC National Orchestra of Wales on your doorstep. The city also hosts major festivals and international TV and film productions, offering valuable experience and inspiration for music students.
As an international student, you’ll find Cardiff a welcoming and inclusive place to live – big enough to feel exciting, small enough to feel like home.

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