The BMus combines focused study in performance with supporting academic studies. Every aspect is designed to help you towards realising your full musical potential, and to prepare you for your career in music. You will have at least one hour of one-to-one tuition per week in your Principal Study, with numerous performance opportunities.
We offer a wide range of activities, events, training sessions and modules for you to hone your skill in such things as studio recording and editing techniques, self promotion and marketing, writing CVs, making funding applications, understanding the music business and working in arts management. At the end of your third and fourth years, you submit a portfolio of materials to help prepare you for professional life after the Academy.
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
Accordion
Bassoon
Bassoon (Historical Performance)
Cello
Cello (Historical Performance)
Clarinet
Clarinet (Historical Performance)
Double Bass
Double Bass (Historical Performance)
Flute
Flute (Historical Performance)
Fortepiano (Historical)
Guitar (Classical)
Harp
Harpsichord
Horn (French)
Lute
Oboe
Oboe (Historical Performance)
Organ
Percussion (Orchestral) & Timpani
Piano
Recorder
Saxophone
Trombone (Bass)
Trombone (Tenor)
Trumpet
Tuba
Viola
Viola (Historical Performance)
Viola da Gamba
Violin
Violin (Historical Performance)
Voice (Bass-Baritone)
Voice (Counter-Tenor)
Voice (Mezzo-Soprano)
Voice (Soprano)
Voice (Tenor)
Ways to study this course
Campuses
Main Site
Study options
BMus (Hon) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
14/09/2026
Application codes
Course code:
302F
Institution code:
R53
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Royal Academy of Music, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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:
302F
Institution code:
R53
Student Outcomes
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40%
40 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
90 Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
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Entrance Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit following the entrance assessment 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.
