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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Australia
Tertiary Entrance Ranking
97+ ATAR, or an OP of band 2 for Queensland. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Austria
Reifezeugnis (Matura)
Reifezeugnis with 1. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Belgium
Certificat D
Certificat D'Enseignement Secondaire Superieur/Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs with 9. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Brazil
No information found.
Bulgaria
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with the majority of subject marks of 5.8. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Canada
Secondary School Certificate/Diploma
High School Certificate/Diploma with 90% OR Ontario University Preparatory Course with 90% at five grade 12 4U subjects. The sixth subject may be at 4U or 4U/C level. OR the Quebec CEGEP Cote R with an overall R score of 33. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Chile
No information found.
China
Gao Kao (University Entrance Examination)
University Entrance Examination with at least a foundation/Access year or a year of undergraduate study at a Chinese university. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Cyprus
Apolytirion
Apolytirion (School Leaving Certificate) with 19 plus at least an additional foundation/Access year. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Czech Republic
Maturita
Maturita with 1. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Denmark
Studentereksamen or Hjere Forberedelseseksamen
Studentereksamen or Højere Forberedelseseksamen with 12. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Estonia
Gmnaasiumi lputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Gümnaasiumi Iõputunnistus with majority marks of 5. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Finland
Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen (National Matriculation)
Ylioppilastutkinto with 7. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
France
Baccalaureat (including the option internationale baccalaureat)
Baccalaureate with 15. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Germany
Abitur
Abitur with 1.2 overall. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Ghana
School Leaving Certificate
the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC/WASSCE) PLUS 3 international Cambridge-board A levels at A*AA. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Greece
Apolytirion
Apolytirion with 19. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Three elective subjects at minimum Levels 5, 5, 5 to include Music plus Level 4 in each of the four core subjects. Grade 8 main instrument and grade 5 piano required.
Hungary
Erettsegi
Erettsegi with 5. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
India
School Leaving Certificate
School Leaving Certificate with 85% overall OR School Leaving Certificate with 75% with at least a foundation/Access year or a year of undergraduate study at an Indian university. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Iran
School Leaving Certificate
Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) OR the National Entrance Exam (Kunkur) with 17 OR 3 Cambridge International A levels at A*AA. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Ireland
Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher level unless otherwise stated)
A1 A1 A1 A2 B1 B1 with grade A in Music. All candidates must obtain ABRSM Grade 8 (main instrument) and Grade 5 (piano) or equivalents
Italy
Esame di Stato
Esame di Stato with 95. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Japan
No information found.
Latvia
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education)
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu with 9.5 with at least a foundation/Access year or a year of undergraduate study at a Latvian university. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Lithuania
Brandos Atestatas (Maturity Certificate)
Brandos Atestatas with 9.5 with at least a foundation/Access year or a year of undergraduate study at a Lithuanian university. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Luxembourg
Diplome de Fin D
Diplome de Fin D'Etudes Secondaires with tres bien and a mark of 55 or above. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Malta
Matriculation Certificate - Advanced level
Matriculation Certificate with AAA. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Mexico
No information found.
Moldova
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma de Bacalaureat with 9.5. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Netherlands
Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)
VWO with 8.5. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
New Zealand
National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 3 (NCEA)
NCEA Level 3 with Excellent. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Nigeria
School Leaving Certificate
The Senior School Certificate (SSC/SSCE) OR the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC/WASSCE) PLUS 3 Cambridge International A levels at A*AA . In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Norway
Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate)
Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering grade 5.5. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Pakistan
High School Certificate (HSSC)
High School Certificate with A1 with at least a foundation/Access year or a year of undergraduate study at a Pakistani university. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Poland
Matura
Matura with 90% in Extended Level Subjects. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Portugal
Diploma de Ensino Secundário
Diploma de Ensino Secundário with 19. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Romania
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma de Bacalaureat with 9.5. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Russia
Attest o (Polnom) Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education)
Attestat o (Polnom) Srednem Obshchem Obrazovanii with an average of 4.5 with at least a foundation/Access year or a year of undergraduate study at a Russian university. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Saudi Arabia
School Leaving Certificate
College of Technology Diploma OR Higher Technical Institute Diploma OR Junior Health College Diploma OR Undergraduate Diploma with 85% OR 3 Cambridge International A levels at A*AA. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Singapore
Singapore A Level
AAA in three content-based H2 subjects (including Music). Knowledge and Inquiry is not considered as part of the offer
Slovakia
Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuska/Maturita
Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuske/Maturita with 1. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Slovenia
Maturitetno Spricevalo (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Maturitetno Spricevalo with 5. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
South Africa
South African Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement
the South African Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate with Matriculation endoresement with AAAAA at Higher Grade. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Spain
Titulo de Bachiller
Titulo de Bachiller with 9 overall. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Sweden
Fullständigt Slutbetyg (School Leaving Certificate)
Fullstandigt Slutbeytg with MVG. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Switzerland
Federal Maturity Certificate
The Federal Maturity Certificate with an overall mark of 5. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
Turkey
Lise Diplomasi (High School Diploma)
Lise Diplomasi with an overall mark of 4 with at least a foundation/Access year or a year of undergraduate study at a Turkish university. In addition they would be expected to have achieved the equivalent to ABRSM grade 8 standard in their main instrument or voice, and ABRSM grade 5 standard in piano.
United Kingdom
A levels
AAA
Compulsory subjects
Grade A at A-level Music. All candidates must obtain ABRSM Grade 8 (main instrument) and Grade 5 (piano) or equivalents
12 unit A level in vocational subjects
Considered on an individual basis
General Studies and Critical Thinking - College policy
Please note that AS/A level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted by King's as one of your A or AS levels. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer
Access to HE Diploma
Access to Humanities (or similar) Diploma including study of Music at Level 3 with 36 Level 3 credits from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining credits at Merit. Supplementary information and achievement e.g marks for certain credits/subjects may be required depending on course content. Grade 8 main instrument, grade 5 piano required
Cambridge Pre-U
3 Pre-U principle subjects with grades D3 D3 D3 including Music. All candidates must obtain ABRSM Grade 8 (main instrument) and Grade 5 (piano) or equivalents
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
Considered on an individual basis
Scottish Highers & Advanced Highers
AAAAB in Highers and AA at Advanced Higher including A in Music. All candidates must obtain ABRSM Grade 8 (main instrument) and Grade 5 (piano) or equivalents
International Baccalaureate
35 points and HL 666 including HL6 in Music. All candidates must obtain ABRSM Grade 8 (main instrument) and Grade 5 (piano) or equivalents
European Baccalaureate
85% overall including 8.5 in Music. All candidates must obtain ABRSM Grade 8 (main instrument) and Grade 5 (piano) or equivalents
USA
Advanced Placement Tests and/or SAT/ACT (SAT/ACT acceptable only where stipulated)
Three AP subjects with 555 with Music (Required grade 8 main instrument, grade 5 piano). Or SAT with a total score of 1900 with at least 600 in each section or the ACT with a score of 28 plus 3 SAT-S with a score of 600 in each (music requirements as before)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
For EU/international students (where eligible) there is additional country-specific information within our international students section
Aptitude testing
No test required
NON ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Scholastic activities (Very Desirable)
We look for applicants with an enthusiasm for scholastic activities such as reading, debating or writing which shows signs of an enquiring and critical attitude in the appreciation of cultural, scientific, and artistic issues. Participation will be valued but achievement in these areas of interest will also be recognised.
In particular regards to furthering musical ability and achievement within a school setting, we welcome applications from those who have participated in musical master-classes or summer schools, or have attended the junior departments of conservatoires or specialist music schools. We look for applicants who show potential and achievement as a performer, composer, or music thinker and can demonstrate an awareness of what the study of music at a university department involves.
We also hope to attract applicants with some knowledge of foreign languages, evidence of acquaintance with some of the standard repertoire through study and/or performance, a good musical ear, and the ability to write about music and cultural issues.
In particular regards to furthering musical ability and achievement within a school setting, we welcome applications from those who have participated in musical master-classes or summer schools, or have attended the junior departments of conservatoires or specialist music schools. We look for applicants who show potential and achievement as a performer, composer, or music thinker and can demonstrate an awareness of what the study of music at a university department involves.
We also hope to attract applicants with some knowledge of foreign languages, evidence of acquaintance with some of the standard repertoire through study and/or performance, a good musical ear, and the ability to write about music and cultural issues.
Community activities (Desirable)
We look for applicants who have participated as fully as possible in school, college or community life, making the most of the opportunities available to them. Artistic and cultural interests, achievements, and contributions to the school and broader community are taken into account, e.g. membership of orchestras, choirs, musical ensembles, music clubs, and participation in theatrical productions, dance performances, visual art exhibitions, poetry readings, and festivals.
General activities/interests (Very Desirable)
We look for applicants who have varied extra-curricular interests and enjoy active participation in areas such as sport, travelling, outdoor activities, crafts, and community work. Participation will be valued but any achievement in extra-curricular activities will also be recognised. King’s aspires to recruit applicants who will continue with their personal interests and contribute to the vitality of the College community.
Work shadowing/observation (Desirable)
Although this is not essential criteria, we welcome applications from those who have undertaken some work experience at festivals, theatres, and with orchestras, opera and theatre companies.
Paid or voluntary work (Desirable)
Although we do not require applicants to have been in paid or voluntary employment, we welcome applications from candidates who have gained relevant experience by assisting their music teachers, or giving instrumental tuition.
Interviewing
Are interviews offered? Yes
Are all applicants interviewed? No. Only candidates deemed to be borderline may be called for interview.
Are all those made an offer interviewed? No. The majority of admissions decisions are made on basis of information provided on UCAS application form.
What form does it take? 20 minute interview with Admissions Tutor and one other member of staff
What is considered at interview?
Communication skills particularly in analysis and debate.
Enthusiasm for an interdisciplinary programme.
Exploring aspects of interviewee’s UCAS application form, particularly the Personal Statement.
Are all applicants interviewed? No. Only candidates deemed to be borderline may be called for interview.
Are all those made an offer interviewed? No. The majority of admissions decisions are made on basis of information provided on UCAS application form.
What form does it take? 20 minute interview with Admissions Tutor and one other member of staff
What is considered at interview?
Communication skills particularly in analysis and debate.
Enthusiasm for an interdisciplinary programme.
Exploring aspects of interviewee’s UCAS application form, particularly the Personal Statement.
Year of entry 2014