King's College London

Entry Requirements

UK applicants

Standard requirements

A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree

If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

Programme specific requirements

Bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours in Music or a related discipline is usually required. However applicants with equivalent qualifications or experience will be seriously considered.

In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

Additional requirements for "Musicology" or "Composition" pathways (please note, we do not offer Performance): please read carefully the instructions for your Personal Statement and Supporting Information below.

International applicants

Equivalent International qualifications

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English language requirements

English language band: C

Selection Process

Applications must be made online using King's Apply, the Admissions Portal.

A non-refundable application fee of £85 applies.

Applications are seen by at least two members of the teaching staff; candidates may be called for interview or (for overseas candidates) interviewed by phone or online.

Personal statement and supporting information

Please note that there are different application procedures for Composition or Musicology and Ethnomusicology pathways. You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

Personal Statement	Yes (all applicants)	Please provide a personal statement of around 500 words, answering the following questions: Briefly explain why you are applying for this specific programme and how it fits with your future plans? (max 250 words) How does your experience and education make you a suitable candidate for this programme? (max 250 words) Please specify the pathway (musicology and ethnomusicology OR composition) in your personal statement as well. If you do not include this we will not be able to process your application. Please write these questions as separate answers, with a clear title for your answer to each question. Documents where your answers are not clearly titled and separated will not be accepted.
Previous Academic Study	Yes (all applicants)	A scan or digital copy of your official academic transcript(s) showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English will need to submit both the original and an official translation of their documents.
References	Yes (all applicants)	One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. In some cases, we may request an additional reference from you.
Portfolio	Composition only	Applicants for the Composition pathway should send a portfolio of recent scores (pdf), accompanied by recordings of the works if available. You can provide these digitally, uploading them in the writing sample section of your application.
Writing Sample	Musicology and Ethnomusicology only	Applicants for the Musicology and Ethnomusicology pathway should upload an undergraduate dissertation (if available) or two or three recent essays to the writing sample section of your application. Your work should engage with the existing scholarly literature (so essays that are purely descriptive or technical are unlikely to be appropriate).
Other	Optional	Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application.