UK
A-level:
BBB (including Music)
Tariff:
120 UCAS tariff points
International Baccalaureate:
30 points with 555 from three Higher Level subjects including Music
BTEC:
DDM in Music
GCSE:
A minimum of grade 4(C) in English Language and Mathematics in addition to other outlined requirements.
Contextual offers
We apply a contextual admissions process for UK undergraduate applicants who have been in care or are the first in their family to enter Higher Education. Those who are eligible may receive a conditional offer with reduced entry requirements, typically two grades lower for A-levels and one grade (or eight tariff points) for BTEC or mixed qualifications.
Read our contextual admissions policy for eligibility criteria and further information.
Mixed qualifications
Typically the only scenario where we make conditional offers expressed as UCAS tariff points is when an applicant presents mixed qualifications, most typically a combination of A Levels and a BTEC qualification.
In this instance, we may make a tariff point offer to present the applicant with more flexibility on equivalencies. In this case, please be aware that we may still ask for a specific score across certain qualifications and subjects. E.g. 'This offer is conditional on you achieving 128 tariff points. This must include A Level Mathematics at grade B.'
Subject exclusions
We do not accept General Studies and Critical Thinking. These subjects will not be included in any conditional offer we make.
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
We welcome applications from students who are completing relevant EPQ Projects. Whilst we recognise the value of these projects in preparing students for independent learning at university, the EPQ is unlikely to form part of any conditional offer we make.
The EPQ will also not lower the specifics of any conditional offer we choose to make. We will consider the EPQ as part of the holistic assessment of the application and it could be used to form part of our final decision at Confirmation stage.
AS levels
We recognise that there will be differences of opportunity varying by school and college. As not all students will have the opportunity to sit AS Level exams, it is unlikely we will include AS Level grades in any offer we choose to make. Where students have completed an AS Level subject, we will consider this as part of the holistic assessment of the application and it could be used to form part of our final decision at Confirmation stage.
Music Qualifications
We accept a range of music qualifications, including 'A' Level Music and ABRSM Theory Qualifications (subject to candidates achieving the requisite UCAS tariff). If you have alternative or international qualifications, or if you do not have formal music qualifications, your application will be considered on its individual merits and we may invite you to submit work samples.
Remember that ABRSM, Trinity and RSL exams at Grade 6 and above, as well as some UAL and RSL Diplomas, all carry UCAS points. Find out if your music qualifications can count towards your UCAS points.
Performance specialisms
We value practical skills highly and performance is a central part of our curriculum. If you wish to pursue 1:1 instrumental or vocal tuition, we normally require a good Grade 7 performance qualification or equivalent.
For those without qualifications, we may request a portfolio of recordings (preferably video) or an audition. For students not intending to take solo performance, we do not require performance qualifications.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of English language proficiency. Minimum requirements are:
IELTS:
6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
PTE Academic: 59 overall with a minimum of 59 in each component.
