Entry Requirements

Find out what our academic and course specific entry requirements are.

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BA (Hons) Acting

Academic Entry Requirements

We will review every application on an individual basis to assess academic eligibility which must be equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points (UK A-Level CCC).

See our comparison table below for required qualifications for certain countries.

Audition

Applicants to BA (Hons) Acting will need to complete an audition.

English Language Entry Requirements

All international applicants must refer to our detailed guide on English language requirements, below.

BA (Hons) Actor Musician

Academic Entry Requirements

We will review every application on an individual basis to assess academic eligibility which must be equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points (UK A-Level CCC).

See our comparison table below for required qualifications for certain countries.

Audition

Applicants to BA (Hons) Actor Musician will need to complete an audition.

English Language Entry Requirements

All international applicants must refer to our detailed guide on English language requirements, below.

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

Academic Entry Requirements

We will review every application on an individual basis to assess academic eligibility which must be equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points (UK A-Level CCC).

See our comparison table below for required qualifications for certain countries.

Audition

Applicants to BA (Hons) Musical Theatre will need to complete an audition.

English Language Entry Requirements

All international applicants must refer to our detailed guide on English language requirements, below.

BA (Hons) Classical Music

Academic Entry Requirements

We will review every application on an individual basis to assess academic eligibility which must be equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points (UK A-Level CCC).

See our comparison table below for required qualifications for certain countries. 

Music Entry Requirements

a. Performance Standard

Performers are expected to demonstrate at audition a playing/singing standard equivalent to Grade 8 ABRSM, London College of Music, Trinity College, or Rock School.

Composers/Songwriters are expected to demonstrate at audition a playing/singing standard equivalent to Grade 6 ABRSM, London College of Music, Trinity College, or Rock School.

b. Musical Theory Standard

Applicants’ understanding of applied music theory will be assessed at audition where they will be asked questions about the theoretical elements of the pieces they have played to ensure that they are suitable for the course.

English Language Entry Requirements

All international applicants must refer to our detailed guide on English language requirements, below.


BA (Hons) Classical Music with Foundation Year

Academic Entry Requirements

We will review every application on an individual basis to assess academic eligibility which must be equivalent to 64 UCAS tariff points.

See our comparison table below for required qualifications for certain countries. 

Music Entry Requirements

a. Performance Standard

Applicants are expected to demonstrate at audition a playing/singing standard equivalent to Grade 6 ABRSM, London College of Music, Trinity College, or Rock School.

b. Musical Theory Standard

Applicants’ understanding of applied music theory will be assessed at audition where they will be asked questions about the theoretical elements of the pieces they have played to ensure that they are suitable for the course and to identify those applicants who need to take a Theory module at Level 3.

English Language Entry Requirements

All international applicants must refer to our detailed guide on English language requirements, below

BA (Hons) Film, TV & Games Music

Academic Entry Requirements

We will review every application on an individual basis to assess academic eligibility which must be equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points (UK A-Level CCC).

See our comparison table below for required qualifications for certain countries. 

Music Entry Requirements

Applicants’ understanding of applied music theory will be assessed at interview where they will be asked questions about the theoretical elements of the pieces they have included in their portfolio to ensure that they are suitable for the course. They are expected to be at Grade 5 Music Theory standard.

English Language Entry Requirements

All international applicants must refer to our detailed guide on English language requirements, below 


BA (Hons) Film, TV & Games Music with Foundation Year

Academic Entry Requirements

We will review every application on an individual basis to assess academic eligibility which must be equivalent to 64 UCAS tariff points.

See our comparison table below for required qualifications for certain countries. 

Music Entry Requirements

Applicants’ understanding of applied music theory will be assessed at interview where they will be asked questions about the theoretical elements of the pieces they have included in their portfolio to ensure they are suitable for the course and to identify those applicants who need to take a Theory module at Level 3.

English Language Entry Requirements

All international applicants must refer to our detailed guide on English language requirements, below

BA (Hons) Folk, Roots & Blues

Academic Entry Requirements

We will review every application on an individual basis to assess academic eligibility which must be equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points (UK A-Level CCC).

See our comparison table below for required qualifications for certain countries. 

Music Entry Requirements

Performers are expected to demonstrate at audition a playing/singing standard equivalent to Grade 8 ABRSM, London College of Music, Trinity College, or Rock School.

Composers/Songwriters are expected to demonstrate at audition a playing/singing standard equivalent to Grade 6 ABRSM, London College of Music, Trinity College, or Rock School.

English Language Entry Requirements

All international applicants must refer to our detailed guide on English language requirements, below

BA (Hons) Jazz

Academic Entry Requirements

We will review every application on an individual basis to assess academic eligibility which must be equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points (UK A-Level CCC).

See our comparison table below for required qualifications for certain countries. 

Music Entry Requirements

a. Performance Standard

Performers are expected to demonstrate at audition a playing/singing standard equivalent to Grade 8 ABRSM, London College of Music, Trinity College, or Rock School.

Composers/Songwriters are expected to demonstrate at audition a playing/singing standard equivalent to Grade 6 ABRSM, London College of Music, Trinity College, or Rock School.

b. Musical Theory Standard

Applicants’ understanding of applied music theory will be assessed at audition where they will be asked questions about the theoretical elements of the pieces they have played to ensure that they are suitable for the course.

English Language Entry Requirements

All international applicants must refer to our detailed guide on English language requirements, below. 


BA (Hons) Jazz with Foundation Year

Academic Entry Requirements

We will review every application on an individual basis to assess academic eligibility which must be equivalent to 64 UCAS tariff points.

See our comparison table below for required qualifications for certain countries. 

Music Entry Requirements

a. Performance Standard

Applicants are expected to demonstrate at audition a playing/singing standard equivalent to Grade 6 ABRSM, London College of Music, Trinity College, or Rock School.

b. Musical Theory Standard

Applicants’ understanding of applied music theory will be assessed at audition where they will be asked questions about the theoretical elements of the pieces they have played to ensure that they are suitable for the course and to identify those applicants who need to take a Theory module at Level 3.

English Language Entry Requirements

All international applicants must refer to our detailed guide on English language requirements, below

BA (Hons) Music Business and Events

Academic Entry Requirements

We will review every application on an individual basis to assess academic eligibility which must be equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points (UK A-Level CCC)

See our comparison table below for required qualifications for certain countries. 

Other Entry Requirements

Suitability for the Business pathway will be assessed by reference to application forms and personal statements, interviews, and applicants’ portfolios, as appropriate. 

English Language Entry Requirements

All international applicants must refer to our detailed guide on English language requirements, below.

BA (Hons) Music Production

Academic Entry Requirements

We will review every application on an individual basis to assess academic eligibility which must be equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points (UK A-Level CCC).

See our comparison table below for required qualifications for certain countries. 

Other Entry Requirements

Suitability for the Production pathway will be assessed by reference to application forms and personal statements, interviews, and applicants’ portfolios, as appropriate.

English Language Entry Requirements

All international applicants must refer to our detailed guide on English language requirements, below.

BA (Hons) Popular Muisc

Academic Entry Requirements:

We will review every application on an individual basis to assess academic eligibility which must be equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points (UK A-Level CCC).

See our comparison table below for required qualifications for certain countries. 

Music Entry Requirements:

a. Performance Standard

Performers are expected to demonstrate at audition a playing/singing standard equivalent to Grade 8 ABRSM, London College of Music, Trinity College, or Rock School.

b. Musical Theory Standard

Applicants’ understanding of applied music theory will be assessed at audition where they will be asked questions about the theoretical elements of the pieces they have played to ensure that they are suitable for the course.

English Language Entry Requirements

All international applicants must refer to our detailed guide on English language requirements, below


BA (Hons) Popular Music with Foundation Year

Academic Entry Requirements:

We will review every application on an individual basis to assess academic eligibility which must be equivalent to 64 UCAS tariff points.

See our comparison table below for required qualifications for certain countries. 

Music Entry Requirements:

a. Performance Standard

Applicants are expected to demonstrate at audition a playing/singing standard equivalent to Grade 6 ABRSM, London College of Music, Trinity College, or Rock School.

b. Musical Theory Standard

Applicants’ understanding of applied music theory will be assessed at audition where they will be asked questions about the theoretical elements of the pieces they have played to ensure that they are suitable for the course and to identify those applicants who need to take a Theory module at Level 3.

English Language Entry Requirements

All international applicants must refer to our detailed guide on English language requirements, below

BA (Hons) Songwriting

Academic Entry Requirements

We will review every application on an individual basis to assess academic eligibility which must be equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points (UK A-Level CCC).

See our comparison table below for required qualifications for certain countries. 

Music Entry Requirements

a. Performance Standard

Performers are expected to demonstrate at audition a playing/singing standard equivalent to Grade 6 ABRSM, London College of Music, Trinity College, or Rock School.

b. Musical Theory Standard

Applicants’ understanding of applied music theory will be assessed at audition where they will be asked questions about the theoretical elements of the pieces they have played to ensure that they are suitable for the course.

English Language Entry Requirements

All international applicants must refer to our detailed guide on English language requirements, below.


BA (Hons) Music (Songwriting with Foundation Year)

Academic Entry Requirements

We will review every application on an individual basis to assess academic eligibility which must be equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points (UK A-Level CCC).

See our comparison table below for required qualifications for certain countries. 

Music Entry Requirements

a. Performance Standard

Applicants are expected to demonstrate at audition a playing/singing standard equivalent to Grade 6 ABRSM, London College of Music, Trinity College, or Rock School.

b. Musical Theory Standard

Applicants’ understanding of applied music theory will be assessed at audition where they will be asked questions about the theoretical elements of the pieces they have played to ensure that they are suitable for the course and to identify those applicants who need to take a Theory module at Level 3.

English Language Entry Requirements

All international applicants must refer to our detailed guide on English language requirements, below.

Academic Entry Requirements

All postgraduate applications will be reviewed individually to assess academic eligibility, which requires at least a good honours degree or 2:2 classification, or equivalent.

See our comparison table below for required qualifications for certain countries.

Audition

Find out more and read our full guidance on our Postgraduate Auditions page.

English Language Entry Requirements

All international applicants must refer to our detailed guide on English language requirements, below.

Please note that all applicants must be at least 18 years of age on the final day of enrolment, which for 2025 entry is Friday 2nd October 2026.


Music Examination Grades UCAS Points*

Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance

  Grade 8 Grade 7 Grade 6
Distinction 30 16 12
Merit 24 14 10
Pass 18 12 8

 

  Grade 8 Grade 7 Grade 6
Distinction 10 8 6
Merit 9 7 5
Pass 8 6 4

 


Postgraduate

Entry requirements for Postgraduate Study

  • A good honours degree, with a 2nd (2:2) classification or equivalent, usually theatre, music or theatre/music-related, but qualifications in other fields will also be reviewed and considered. 

Alternatively...

  • Professional experience equivalent to a good honours degree (see our APL process below)

Additional Information

  • All suitable applicants are invited for interview and/or audition. 

Accreditation of prior learning (APL)

Applicants who have undertaken learning which has been formally assessed and certified by another educational institution or training provider, as well as applicants who have gained formal recognition of learning through other experience (e.g. in-house training programmes that are not externally assessed), may be able to use this towards their study at Leeds Conservatoire. The following document provides further information on the conservatoire’s APL application procedure.

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) PDF


Additional Course Specific Entry Requirements

MA Directing

2:1 undergraduate qualification. Usually theatre, music or theatre/music related, but qualifications in other fields will also be reviewed and considered. 

Directing applicants will be asked to present an idea for a production of an established text, work with actors in person to assess their skills in this area and attend an interview.  

MA Dramaturgy

Dramaturgy applicants will be asked to present an idea for a project telling a personal narrative or story. 

MA Directing

Musical Directing applicants will provide a portfolio of their previous work/material. Either as a composer, arranger, instrumentalist or musical director.

MA Music Production

  • Composition: two recent original works and/or recordings with a total duration of around 10 minutes. 
  • Technology & production: two recent projects (e.g., studio production, sound design, electronic composition work) totalling around 10 minutes.

MA Popular Music (All Variants)

Candidates must also demonstrate appropriate proficiency in their chosen discipline, or disciplines (songwriting, performance, writer performer, writer producer), which will be assessed through an interview/audition. 

A high level of spoken and written English is required for the course, so some applicants may be subject to additional English language requirements on top of academic requirements.

The English requirements vary depending on whether you require a visa to study in the UK, and whether English is the main spoken language in your home country. All students requiring a visa to study in the UK must meet the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) department's English Language requirement of IELTS 6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.5.

Our English Language Entry Requirements table provides details on any alternative exams or qualifications.

Open Days

Find out what it's like to study at Leeds Conservatoire by coming along to one of our Open Days. 

As well as talks and tours specific to the courses you're interested in, you can also chat to our staff and students.

Plus, get immediate access to our On-Demand Open Day.

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Open Days

Find out what it's like to study at Leeds Conservatoire by coming along to one of our Open Days. 

As well as talks and tours specific to the courses you're interested in, you can also chat to our staff and students.

Plus, get immediate access to our On-Demand Open Day.

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