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Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
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Cardiff
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BMus (Hons) Jazz
- Bachelor of Music (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 20 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
- Course scheme
- UCAS Conservatoires
- Awarded by:
- University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
Course summary
BMus (Hons) Jazz is a four year full-time undergraduate course. Performing, collaborating and composing are at the heart of our professional jazz training, giving you all the skills you need for a career in music.
Incorporating many of the distinctive components of our flagship BMus course, this programme offers specialist modules for those students who want to pursue a professional career in jazz.
Inspired by the ever-changing needs of the jazz performer and composer, it covers the main performance disciplines associated with the genre: vocal, instrumental and composition.
Course details
Principal study options
During the application and audition process, you must select which instrument(s) you wish to specialise in for the duration of your course. On this course, you can choose from the following options:
Instrument/specialisms
For all courses, you must select at least one specialism from the 'primary' list. For those studying primary/secondary pathways, two instruments may be selected – one from the 'primary' list and one from the 'secondary' list. Joint pathway students may select any two instruments from either list.
Primary instrument/specialism
- Cello (Jazz)
- Clarinet (Jazz)
- Double Bass (Jazz)
- Drumkit (Jazz)
- Electric bass (jazz)
- Flute (Jazz)
- Guitar (Jazz)
- Harp
- Piano (Jazz)
- Saxophone (Jazz)
- Trombone (Jazz)
- Trumpet (Jazz)
- Violin (Jazz)
- Voice (Jazz)
Modules
How to apply
If you are an international applicant, or you are applying for a postgraduate course, or are choosing certain assessment locations, the 'on time' deadline may be later in the year - please contact the conservatoire directly.
Apply by
1 October 2026
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 310F
- Institution code:
- R59
- Campus name:
- Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Entry to the BMus (Hons) Jazz course is by audition. We expect instrumental and vocal candidates to be able to demonstrate an excellent technical facility and a musical/stylistically aware approach to jazz performance, including improvisation.
Candidates who are successful at audition are usually expected to gain at least two A-Levels, including Music or an equivalent level 3 qualification prior to entry.
Equivalent qualifications include Scottish Highers, BTEC National Diploma/Certificate, WBQ, International Baccalaureate, Advanced GNVQ, AVCE or Advanced Diploma (Level 3) and recognised international qualifications.
Music theory qualifications at Grade VI or above may also be considered as an alternative to an A-Level in Music.
In any case, the minimum conditions attached to an offer of a place are based on individual applications and may be higher than the minimum requirements stated above.
Additional entry requirements
- Audition
- Regardless of how you intend to audition all applicants are required to create an Acceptd profile and application at the point of submitting their UCAS application (https://app.getacceptd.com/rwcmd).
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| Institution's Own Test | Requirements vary depending on the course of study | If you're applying from outside the UK, you will usually have to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements. The requirements will vary depending on your chosen course of study. The tests we accept and minimum levels required for entry are available on the RWCMD website: |
https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/international-students/english-language-requirements
Assessment locations
In the event of a successful assessment, applicants may be invited for a further interview prior to being made an offer.
Remote assessment recordings may be accepted in the event that you cannot attend an assessment in person.
Single specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee |
|---|---|
| Cardiff RWCMD | £63 |
| Online | £63 |
| CBCDC Myfyrwyr | Fee Not Known |
Joint principal specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee |
|---|---|
| Cardiff RWCMD | Not Applicable |
| Online | Not Applicable |
| CBCDC Myfyrwyr | Not Applicable |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please note:
The maximum annual Tuition Fee for home students on full-time undergraduate courses is governed by the Welsh Government and is subject to increase.
The international & EU fees stated are for one academic year and are subject to an annual increase.
*Provisional fee
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 1
Please see our website for further information: https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/fees-and-funding
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