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UCAS Conservatoires: getting started

You can study performance-based music, dance, drama, and musical theatre courses at conservatoires in the UK – at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

UCAS Conservatoires: international students

UK conservatoires are excellent places for international students to get high quality training in music, dance, drama, or musical theatre. Students come from all over the world, to gain performance skills they can use to succeed on international stages.

2025 cycle applicant figures – October deadline

Statistical release published on 7 November, providing core numbers for the UCAS Conservatoires 2025 October 2 deadline, comparison data over nine cycles, and graphical illustrations of key trends.

Applying

Discover everything you need to know about the application process, including research, the application itself, and your next steps.

How to apply for postgraduate courses

You can use UCAS Postgraduate to apply for some postgraduate courses. Please read the information below carefully to select the correct application route for your course.

No offers?

Find out what to do next if you’re not holding any conservatoire offers.

Sending exam results

We receive results from many exam boards and share this information with your choices, but in some cases you may need to send your results to your unis, colleges, or conservatoires.

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