Cambridge Pre-Us
Facts about Pre-U: who they are for, subjects, what's involved in taking one, and assessment and grades.
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Cambridge Pre-Us
Facts about Pre-U: who they are for, subjects, what's involved in taking one, and assessment and grades.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Arts
Studying fine art, design, photography, dance, or another arts subject? Discover what arts scholarships, grants, and bursaries are available to help with the cost of course materials, plus general living expenses and tuition fees.
UCAS Conservatoires
UK conservatoires are excellent places for international students to get high quality training in music, dance, drama, or musical theatre. You can do all your research and apply for courses online.
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.
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.
What to study at a conservatoire
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.
How can we help?
Having trouble with something on your application? Search our FAQs to see if you can find an answer to common issues people contact us about, or find out how to get in touch below.
International students
Discover everything you need to know as an international student planning to come to the UK. Whether you're coming for the first time, returning for postgraduate, or are still waiting to make a decision, our guidance below can help you prepare as best you can for life in the UK.
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.
Supporting international students
We support international counsellors, agents and advisers, as well as processing applications to hundreds of universities and colleges in the UK.
Thinking about performing arts?
Thinking of studying a performance-based course? Find out more about the different options and how to make your application.
UCAS Conservatoires: when to apply
Find out when and how to apply for both undergraduate and postgraduate Conservatoire courses and how to meet entry requirements.
Visit conservatoires
Conservatoire open days give you the chance to ask questions and see what facilities are available.
Conservatoire audition and application fees
Find more information about conservatoire audition/assessment fees and how to pay for them.
Music 2026 personal statement guide
Whether your musical interests lie in performance or music history, think engaging, detailed and relevant to strike the right note with music admissions tutors.
2020 cycle applicant figures – 15 January deadline
NB Subject level data for 2018 cycle was updated at 1600 on Wednesday 4 March. Statistical release published on 5 March, providing core numbers for the UCAS Conservatoires 2020 January 15 deadline, comparison data over 5 cycles, and graphical illustrations of key trends.
2020 cycle applicant figures – 15 January deadline
Statistical release published on 5 March, providing core numbers for the UCAS Conservatoires 2020 January 15 deadline, comparison data over 5 cycles, and graphical illustrations of key trends.
2021 cycle applicant figures – January equal consideration deadline
Statistical release published on 4 March, providing core numbers for the UCAS Conservatoires 2021 29 January deadline, comparison data to previous 15 January deadlines, and graphical illustrations of key trends.