Bachelor of Music (Honours) Jazz | Royal Academy of Music, University of London

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Course summary

For many years, the Academy has produced the most outstanding array of exciting, versatile, creative and employable musicians to emerge on to the jazz scene. We offer a supportive environment in which to learn and experiment with this extremely broad art form. We encourage our students to find their own creative voice and equip them with the skills needed to enable them to pursue a future as working jazz musicians. The Academy jazz course benefits from small numbers, enabling students to receive a personalised education and close support throughout their studies.
The deadline for your UCAS Conservatoires application is 2 October 2025.
All Jazz candidates are initially assessed by video recording as Round One of the audition process; the deadline for your video upload is 2 October 2025, 18:00 UK time.

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

Any Musical Instrument (Jazz)
Clarinet (Jazz)
Double Bass (Jazz)
Drumkit (Jazz)
Electric bass (jazz)
Flute (Jazz)
Guitar (Jazz)
Piano (Jazz)
Saxophone (Jazz)
Trombone (Jazz)
Trumpet (Jazz)
Vibraphone (Jazz)
Violin (Jazz)
Voice (Jazz)

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.

Application codes

Course code:: 300F
Institution code:: R53

Student Outcomes

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90 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

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Sponsorship information

Entrance Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit following the audition assessment (in person or by recording) during our advertised audition sessions. There is no separate scholarship application process, and entrance scholarship awards are confirmed in candidates' offer details.
The UK Student Finance Company allows eligible students to apply for tuition fee loans to cover the tuition costs, and eligible students can also apply for maintenance awards to assist with living costs.
You can find more details about financial support on https://www.ram.ac.uk/study/fees-scholarships-and-bursaries.