Entry requirements
A-level	AAB	Including Music, or AAB at A-Level in addition to a Grade 6 Pass in Music Theory (e.g. through ABRSM examinations or similar). Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A-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. Students studying only two A levels We are aware that some students at specialist musical schools and conservatoires are only able to study two A levels alongside their performance training. In such circumstances we may be able to consider a student for entry to the BMus programme, following an academic interview with our Admissions Tutor. We would recommend any student considering applying with this academic profile to contact the Admissions Office in advance of submitting their application to discuss their potential suitability for the programme.
Access to HE Diploma	D: 33 credits M: 12 credits P: 0 credits	Either: Access to Humanities Diploma (or similar subject) including study of Music at Level 3 with 45 Level 3 credits: 33 Level 3 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining Level 3 credits awarded at Merit. Supplementary information and achievement, e.g. marks for certain credits/subjects, may be required depending on course content. Or: Access to Humanities Diploma (or similar subject) at Level 3 with 45 Level 3 credits: 33 Level 3 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining Level 3 credits at Merit, in addition to a Grade 6 Pass in Music Theory (e.g. through ABRSM examination or similar).
Cambridge Pre-U	D3 D3 M2	including Music or 3 Pre-U principal subjects with grades D3 D3 M2 in addition to a Grade 6 Pass in Music Theory (e.g. through ABRSM examinations or similar). Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) considered.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF from 2010)		Either DDM with eleven Distinctions and two A levels at grades AB or DDM with ten Distinctions and two A levels at grades AA, including either A-level Music or in addition to Grade 6 Pass in Music Theory (e.g. through ABRSM examinations or similar).
BTEC Level 3 Diploma (QCF from 2010)		Either DM with six Distinctions and two A levels at grades AB or DM with four Distinctions and two A levels at grades AA, including either A-level Music or in addition to Grade 6 Pass in Music Theory (e.g. through ABRSM examinations or similar).
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (QCF from 2010)		Either D with four modules at Distinction and two A levels at grades AB or M and two A levels at grades AA, including either A-level in Music or in addition to Grade 6 Pass in Music Theory (e.g. through ABRSM examinations or similar).
Scottish Highers & Advanced Highers	AAB at Highers and AB at Advanced Highers	Either AAB at Higher in one sitting and AB at Advanced Higher including Advanced Higher Music, or AAB at Higher in one sitting and AB at Advanced Higher in addition to a Grade 6 Pass in Music Theory (e.g. through ABRSM examinations or similar). Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
International Baccalaureate	35 points	Including either HL 665 with HL Music, or HL 665 in addition to a Grade 6 Pass in Music Theory (e.g. through ABRSM examinations or similar). Note the total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.
Other International Qualifications		Visit our admissions webpages to view our international entry requirements.
English Language requirements	Band B	Visit our admissions webpages to view our English language entry requirements.

Practical Requirements

We value practical skills highly and offer many performance opportunities. Candidates wishing to pursue performance as a formal part of their studies and to receive individual tuition at the Royal Academy of Music will hold ABRSM Grade 8 in their main instrument by the time they arrive at King’s. Keyboard skills will be an advantage, especially in Techniques, Analysis, Composition and Aural Training.

If ABRSM exams are not being taken, then we will consider equivalent qualifications. For example:

* Trinity College London Music Grade Exams

* London College of Music graded exams

* Similar graded music examinations from other countries

Graded exams are strongly preferred but if they are not available, we will consider a reference from the applicant’s Music Tutor commenting on their level of performance with reference to the ABRSM framework.

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Events

Events

Undergraduate Taster Day: Music - 7 December 2022

Events

Undergraduate Taster Day: Music - 7 December 2022