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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.

UCAS Conservatoires: what to study

How to choose a conservatoire course and when to apply. Courses are available in music, dance, acting, and musical theatre at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Visit conservatoires

Conservatoire open days give you the chance to ask questions and see what facilities are available.

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.

Applying

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

Choosing a postgraduate course

Find out about different postgraduate course types and subject areas, then search for a course using our course search tool.

Postgraduate study

Postgraduate courses can help you progress or change your career. Find out what the options are and how to apply.

Thinking about performing arts?

Thinking of studying a performance-based course? Find out more about the different options and how to make your application.

Mature conservatoire students

Every year, thousands of adults go into higher education and many study at a conservatoire. It's a great chance to develop skills and career options.

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.

FAQs

Got a question? Check out our FAQs and further useful information for all schemes.