Overview

A minimum of 30 individual lessons a year with our renowned professorial staff are combined with over 100 hours a year of departmental classes, workshops, coaching, and projects with high profile artists, as well as opportunities to perform in some of the country’s finest venues.

From the start, at Music (Honours) programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama you will be treated like a professional, and given the support and encouragement you need to prepare for the industry. You will establish contacts and gain exposure through our partnership organisations such as the Barbican, London Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. A Joint Principal Study pathway is also available.

Key Facts

The Academic Studies department is here to support your Principal Study development in a variety of ways and to enable you to become an enquiring, articulate and well-informed musician. Our emphasis is on promoting the integration of practical and theoretical aspects of music-making, by developing necessary musical knowledge and skills, and by supporting your development in areas of particular individual interest and strength.

Programme Structure

In addition to Principal Study, the curriculum includes classes and tutorials for integrated and progressive learning in musicianship and critical/ analytical skills. From Year 2, depending on completing the Musicianship courses in Year 1, you can select up to two electives.

In Years 3 and 4, Principal Study continues to be the main focus, alongside the culmination of the two core learning areas of critical and analytical skills, and Professional Studies 2.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-02 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

At audition, applicants are assessed on their potential to achieve the minimum standard in PS according to the audition report evaluation criteria. As entry is highly competitive, and numbers limited, in practice candidates need to achieve a higher grading than the minimum.

The minimum academic qualification for entry is a pass in two A-Levels, or the national or international equivalent. Graded music examinations (e.g. ABRSM) are not accepted as equivalent qualifications.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

31790 GBP / year

≈ 31790 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Overseas fees

Year 1 - £31,790

Year 2 and Year 3- £26,230

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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English requirements

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