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Study music at a leading UK music conservatoire | Apply for 2026 BMus courses | Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

Study music at a leading UK music conservatoire | Apply for 2026 BMus courses | Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

Study at Wales’ national music conservatoire. Applications for 2026 entry are now open. Our BMus (Hons) degrees in performance, composition and jazz are designed to prepare you for a successful, sustainable career in music – make it happen at RWCMD.

Launch your music career at a leading UK conservatoire

Train at RWCMD, Wales's national conservatoire offering professional BMus (Hons) degrees with countless performance opportunities and a bold, career-focused approach to conservatoire study.

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 music career.

What you need to know about our BMus Hons Music courses

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Why choose RWCMD?

Study at Wales’ national music conservatoire, located in Cardiff – one of the UK’s most vibrant and affordable capital cities.
Learn from professional musicians, composers and directors working professionally at the top of the UK and international music industry.
We focus on your music career - nurturing you to develop your skills as an individual and a collaborative artist – essential to building a successful portfolio career in the modern world.
Access masterclasses and workshops with world-class visiting artists.
Perform in our state-of-the-art facilities including the Dora Stoutzker Hall.
Build industry connections through placements and partnerships with major UK arts organisations.

What our students say

'What is so central to life at the RWCMD is the idea that the music that we make is not just what you play, it's about who you are and what you bring to it.'
Elizabeth BonsellBMus

'Having the space to learn from fellow musicians at the top of the British and European music scene alongside the support of fellow students, has been invaluable for my individual development, not only as a professional but also as a friend and mentor.'
Sam GreenBmus Jazz

'Since I started the course, I learned to do things I never thought I could - such as electronic composition or sound synthesis. Everyday I learn something useful and my compositional toolkit is constantly expanding.'
Anna DrewniokBMus Composition

'I was lucky to be able to collaborate across all departments of the College, and I made lots of contacts throughout the UK before graduating. I’ve really benefited from all the opportunities I was given.’
George RobinsonBmus Guitar

'What I love about Cardiff and the College is that it’s a really inclusive place to study, which has helped me to feel comfortable being open about my identity. I’m so proud to be part of a College and a city where I feel diversity is embraced, where I can be free to truly be myself, and where my gifts and talents are recognised and celebrated.'
Mica SmithGraduate

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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