Course contact details
Admissions Team
Email:admissions@rwcmd.ac.uk
Phone:029 2039 1361
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Castle Grounds
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3ER
BMus (Hons) Music
- BMus (Hon)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 21 September 2026
- 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) Music is a four year full-time undergraduate course. Train alongside the world’s best musicians in an inspiring, collaborative environment that helps you meet the demands of a contemporary music career.
Our flagship music course takes you on an exploration of artistic development, with practical training and opportunities strongly linked to current music industries at its heart.
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:
Main specialism
Only one specialism is studied. It may be possible to study a further instrument, but this will not contribute towards the qualification.
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
- Bassoon
- Cello
- Clarinet
- Composition
- Cornet
- Double Bass
- Euphonium
- Flugelhorn
- Flute
- Guitar (Classical)
- Harp
- Horn (Baritone)
- Horn (French)
- Horn (Tenor)
- Oboe
- Percussion (Orchestral) & Timpani
- Piano
- Saxophone
- Trombone (Bass)
- Trombone (Tenor)
- Trumpet
- Tuba
- Viola
- Violin
- Voice (Alto)
- Voice (Baritone)
- Voice (Bass)
- Voice (Bass-Baritone)
- Voice (Contralto)
- Voice (Counter-Tenor)
- Voice (Mezzo-Soprano)
- Voice (Soprano)
- Voice (Tenor)
- Woodwind Multi-Instrumentalist
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
2 October
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:
- 300F
- Institution code:
- R59
- Campus name:
- Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
International applicants
International applicants whose first language is not English will need to gain an English language qualification. For more information, please see our website: http://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/englishlanguage
Entry requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Entry to the BMus (Hons) Music course is by audition for vocalists and instrumentalists, and by interview for composers.
As a guide to the minimum standard required for entry, we expect instrumental and vocal candidates to be able to demonstrate musical ability equivalent to that required to gain a Distinction at ABRSM Grade VIII.
Composers are required to submit examples of their creative work to discuss at interview.
Candidates who are successful at audition/interview 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.
ABRSM 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 any offer of a place are based on individual applications/auditions, and will often 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).
- Portfolio
- Composers are required to submit a portfolio of original work in advance of their interview. Portfolios are submitted via Acceptd.
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 | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| UKEC China | No fee charged | |
| China - ZL Estrella | No fee charged | |
| Cardiff RWCMD | £63 | £63 |
| Online | £63 | £63 |
*Fee not collected by UCAS
Joint principal specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee | Late fee |
|---|---|---|
| UKEC China | Not available at this location | |
| China - ZL Estrella | Not available at this location | |
| Cardiff RWCMD | Not available at this location | |
| Online | Not available at this location | |
*Fee not collected by UCAS
Additional Information
All auditions and interviews are arranged via Acceptd. Please note that portfolio submissions and all interviews for Composition pathways are conducted online.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
* 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.
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