Musical, academic and English criteria for international students.
This page details entry requirement guidelines for our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, along with examples of standard academic requirements and acceptable English language qualifications. In addition to any requirements below, please note that you must be at least 18 years old at the beginning of your studies.
Academic and Musical Entry Requirements by Course
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) Music (Classical)
BA (Hons) Music (Classical with 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) Music (Classical 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 (Film 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) Music (Film 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) Music (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) Music (Jazz)
BA (Hons) Music (Jazz with Popular)
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) Music (Jazz with 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.
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 and interview where they will be asked questions about the theoretical elements of the pieces they have played / included in their portfolio 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 (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)
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) Music (Production with 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 and interview where they will be asked questions about the theoretical elements of the pieces they have played / included in their portfolio 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 (Production with Popular)
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 and interview where they will be asked questions about the theoretical elements of the pieces they have played / included in their portfolio 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 (Popular)
BA (Hons) Music (Popular with 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.
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 (Popular with 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.
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 and interview where they will be asked questions about the theoretical elements of the pieces they have played / included in their portfolio 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 (Popular) 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 (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.
Overseas Qualification Comparison Table
The table below shows the equivalent entry requirements for countries from which we receive substantial numbers of applications.
If you are applying from a country not listed below, please contact the Admissions and Registration Team with details of your highest academic qualification and we will let you know your academic suitability for the course you are interested in studying.
Country |
BA (Hons) degree (3 year) |
BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years) |
MA degree (1year) |
Austria |
Matura with an average grade of 3 or better (Ohne Auszeichnung) bestanden) | Matura with an average grade of 4 or better (Ohne Auszeichnung) bestanden) | Bachelor degree with an overall score of 3/5 |
|
Belgium |
Diploma van secundair inderwijs / Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur / Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts with an overall average score of 14/20 | Diploma van secundair inderwijs / Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur / Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts with an overall score of 11/20 | Bachelor degree with an overall score of 12/20 or 60% |
Canada |
Ontario British Colombia Applicants from other provinces or territories, please contact admissions@lcm.ac.uk for entry requirements |
Ontario British Colombia Applicants from other provinces or territories, please contact admissions@lcm.ac.uk for entry requirements |
Bachelor degree (Honours) with an overall score of 2.5/4.0 or 70% |
China |
Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate / 高中毕业证书 with an overall score of 70% PLUS the minimum pass mark for your province in the GaoKao | Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate / 高中毕业证书 with an overall score of 70% | 学士学位 (Bachelor degree) with an overall score of 70% |
Colombia |
Foundation year required *EMMAT students please contact admissions@lcm.ac.uk |
Bachillerato with an overall score of 70% | Licenciado with an overall score of 3/5 |
Cyprus |
Apolytirio with an overall score of 17 | Apolytirio with an overall score of 14 | Ptychio with an overall score of 6.5/10 |
France |
Diplôme du Baccalauréat General with an overall score of 12 | Diplôme du Baccalauréat General with an overall score of 11 | Licence with an overall score of 12/20 |
Germany |
Abitur / Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife with an overall grade of 2.5 | Abitur / Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife with an overall grade of 3.5 | Bachelor degree with an overall score between 2.5 - 3.0 |
Greece |
Apolytirio with an overall score of 16 | Apolytirio with an overall score of 14 | Ptychio with an overall score of 6/10 |
Hong Kong |
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) / 香港中學文憑 with 4,4,4 | Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) / 香港中學文憑 with 4,3,3 | Bachelor degree (Honours) with an overall classification of 2:2 |
India |
Indian School Certificate / Higher Secondary School Certificate / Standard XII with an overall score of 70% | Indian School Certificate / Higher Secondary School Certificate / Standard XII with an overall score of 60% | Bachelor degree with an overall score of 60% |
Italy |
Diploma di Esame di Stato with an overall score of 70% | Diploma di Esame di Stato with an overall score of 60% | Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello/Laurea with an overall score of 80 |
Iceland |
Stúdentspróf (Matriculation Certificate) with an overall score of 6 | Stúdentspróf (Matriculation Certificate) with an overall score of 5 | Please contact admissions@lcm.ac.uk |
Japan |
Foundation year required | Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate / Kōtō Gakkō Sotsugyō Shōmei-sho with an overall of 3/5 | Bachelor degree with an overall score of 2.0/4.0 or 65% |
Malta |
Matriculation Certificate with CC in Advanced Level subjects and CCCC in Intermediate Level subjects | Matriculation Certificate with DD in Advanced Level subjects and DDDD in Intermediate Level subjects | Bachelor degree with a lower second classification |
Mexico |
Foundation year required | Título Académico de Bachiller / Diploma de Bachiller / Bachillerato General with an overall score of 7/10 | Título de Licenciado with an overall score of 7/10 |
Netherlands |
Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) with an overall score of 7 | Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) with an overall score of 6 | Bachelor degree with an overall score of 6/10 |
Norway |
Vitnemål for Videregående Opplæring (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School) with an overall score of 3 |
Vitnemål for Videregående Opplæring (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School) with an overall score of 2.75 |
Bachelorgrad with an overall score of C |
Poland |
Świadectwo Dojrzałości (Certificate of Maturity) with an overall score of 65% |
Świadectwo Dojrzałości (Certificate of Maturity) with an overall score of 40% |
Licencjat / Inżynier (Bachelor degree) with an overall score of 4/6 |
Portugal |
Diploma Nível Secundário de Educação / Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação with an overall score of 14 | Diploma Nível Secundário de Educação / Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação with an overall score of 11 | Licenciado with an overall score of 12/20 |
Romania |
Diplomă de Bacalaureat (Baccalaureate Diploma) with an overall score of 7.5 | Diplomă de Bacalaureat (Baccalaureate Diploma) with an overall score of 6 | Diplomă de Licenţă with an overall score of 8/10 |
South Africa |
National Senior Certificate with a final score of 55555 | National Senior Certificate with a final score of 55444 | Bachelor degree with an overall score of 60% |
South Korea |
Foundation year required | High School Diploma / 고등학교 졸업장 / 고등학교 과정 수료증 with overall C or Mi / 미 | Bachelor degree with an overall score of 2.5/4.0 or 2.7/4.3 or 2.8/4.5 |
Spain |
Título de Bachiller with an overall score of 6 | Título de Bachiller with an overall score of 5 | Título Universitario Oficial de Graduado with an overall score of 6/10 |
Sweden |
Högskoleförberedande examen with a minimum of 2250 credits and an overall average of C | Högskoleförberedande examen with a minimum of 2250 credits and an overall average of E | Please contact admissions@lcm.ac.uk |
Switzerland |
Certificat de Maturite with an overall score of 4.5 | Certificat de Maturite with an overall score of 4 | Bachelor degree with an overall score of 4/6 or 7/10 |
Taiwan |
Foundation year required | Senior High School Leaving Certificate / 高級中學畢業證書 with an overall score of 70% | Bachelor degree with an overall score of 70% |
Turkey |
Foundation year required | Devlet Lise Diplomasi with an overall score of 2.5/5 | Lisans Diplomasi with an overall score of 2.5/4.0 |
Ukraine |
Foundation year required | Aтестат про повну загальну середню освіту (Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education) with overall grade 12 score of 4/5 or 9/12 | Диплом бакалавра (Bachelor degree) with an overall score of 3.5/5.0 or 6/12 |
USA |
High School Graduation Diploma with an overall score of 80% or GPA 3.0 PLUS Advanced Placement Exams at 4,4,4 | High School Graduation Diploma with an overall score of 80% or GPA 3.0 |
Bachelor degree with an overall CGPA of 2.5/4.0 |
Austria |
|
| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) |
Matura with an average grade of 3 or better (Ohne Auszeichnung) bestanden |
| BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years) | Matura with an average grade of 4 or better (Ohne Auszeichnung) bestanden) |
| MA degree (1 year) | Bachelor degree with an overall score of 3/5 |
Belgium |
|
| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) |
Diploma van secundair inderwijs / Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur / Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts with an overall average score of 14/20 |
| BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years) | Diploma van secundair inderwijs / Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur / Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts with an overall score of 11/20 |
| MA degree (1 year) | Bachelor degree with an overall score of 12/20 or 60% |
Canada |
|
| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) |
Ontario British Colombia Applicants from other provinces or territories, please contact admissions@lcm.ac.uk for entry requirements |
| BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years) |
Ontario British Colombia Applicants from other provinces or territories, please contact admissions@lcm.ac.uk for entry requirements |
| MA degree (1 year) | Bachelor degree (Honours) with an overall score of 2.5/4.0 or 70% |
China |
|
| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) |
Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate / 高中毕业证书 with an overall score of 70% PLUS the minimum pass mark for your province in the GaoKao |
| BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years) | Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate / 高中毕业证书 with an overall score of 70% |
| MA degree (1 year) | 学士学位 (Bachelor degree) with an overall score of 70% |
Colombia |
|
| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Foundation year required *EMMAT students please contact admissions@lcm.ac.uk |
| BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years) | Bachillerato with an overall score of 70% |
| MA degree (1 year) | Licenciado with an overall score of 3/5 |
Cyprus |
|
| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Apolytirio with an overall score of 17 |
|
BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years)
|
Apolytirio with an overall score of 14 |
| MA degree (1 year) | Ptychio with an overall score of 6.5/10 |
France |
|
| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Diplôme du Baccalauréat General with an overall score of 12 |
|
BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years)
|
Diplôme du Baccalauréat General with an overall score of 11 |
| MA degree (1 year) | Bachelor degree with an overall score between 2.5 - 3.0 |
Germany |
|
| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Abitur / Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife with an overall grade of 2.5 |
|
BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years)
|
Abitur / Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife with an overall grade of 3.5 |
| MA degree (1 year) | Licence with an overall score of 12/20 |
Greece |
|
| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Apolytirio with an overall score of 16 |
|
BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years)
|
Apolytirio with an overall score of 14 |
| MA degree (1 year) | Ptychio with an overall score of 6/10 |
Hong Kong |
|
| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) / 香港中學文憑 with 4,4,4 |
| BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years) | Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) / 香港中學文憑 with 4,3,3 |
| MA degree (1 year) | Bachelor degree (Honours) with an overall classification of 2:2 |
India |
|
| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Indian School Certificate / Higher Secondary School Certificate / Standard XII with an overall score of 70% |
|
BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years)
|
Indian School Certificate / Higher Secondary School Certificate / Standard XII with an overall score of 60% |
| MA degree (1 year) | Bachelor degree with an overall score of 60% |
Italy |
|
| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Diploma di Esame di Stato with an overall score of 70% |
|
BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years)
|
Diploma di Esame di Stato with an overall score of 60% |
| MA degree (1 year) | Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello/Laurea with an overall score of 80 |
Iceland |
|
| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Stúdentspróf (Matriculation Certificate) with an overall score of 6 |
|
BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years)
|
Stúdentspróf (Matriculation Certificate) with an overall score of 5 |
| MA degree (1 year) | Please contact admissions@lcm.ac.uk |
Japan |
|
| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Foundation year required |
|
BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years)
|
Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate / Kōtō Gakkō Sotsugyō Shōmei-sho with an overall of 3/5 |
| MA degree (1 year) | Bachelor degree with an overall score of 2.0/4.0 or 65% |
Malta |
|
| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Matriculation Certificate with CC in Advanced Level subjects and CCCC in Intermediate Level subjects |
|
BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years)
|
Matriculation Certificate with DD in Advanced Level subjects and DDDD in Intermediate Level subjects |
| MA degree (1 year) | Bachelor degree with a lower second classification |
Mexico |
|
| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Foundation year required |
|
BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years)
|
Título Académico de Bachiller / Diploma de Bachiller / Bachillerato General with an overall score of 7/10 |
| MA degree (1 year) | Título de Licenciado with an overall score of 7/10 |
Netherlands |
|
| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) with an overall score of 7 |
|
BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years)
|
Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) with an overall score of 6 |
| MA degree (1 year) | Bachelor degree with an overall score of 6/10 |
Norway |
|
| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) |
Vitnemål for Videregående Opplæring (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School) with an overall score of 3 |
|
BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years)
|
Vitnemål for Videregående Opplæring (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School) with an overall score of 2.75 |
| MA degree (1 year) |
Bachelorgrad with an overall score of C |
Poland |
|
| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) |
Świadectwo Dojrzałości (Certificate of Maturity) with an overall score of 65% |
|
BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years)
|
Świadectwo Dojrzałości (Certificate of Maturity) with an overall score of 40% |
| MA degree (1 year) |
Licencjat / Inżynier (Bachelor degree) with an overall score of 4/6 |
Portugal |
|
| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Diploma Nível Secundário de Educação / Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação with an overall score of 14 |
|
BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years)
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Diploma Nível Secundário de Educação / Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação with an overall score of 11 |
| MA degree (1 year) | Licenciado with an overall score of 12/20 |
Romania |
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| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Diplomă de Bacalaureat (Baccalaureate Diploma) with an overall score of 7.5 |
| BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years) | Diplomă de Bacalaureat (Baccalaureate Diploma) with an overall score of 6 |
| MA degree (1 year) | Diplomă de Licenţă with an overall score of 8/10 |
South Africa |
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| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | National Senior Certificate with a final score of 55555 |
| BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years) | National Senior Certificate with a final score of 55444 |
| MA degree (1 year) | Bachelor degree with an overall score of 60% |
South Korea |
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| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Foundation year required |
| BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years) | High School Diploma / 고등학교 졸업장 / 고등학교 과정 수료증 with overall C or Mi / 미 |
| MA degree (1 year) | Bachelor degree with an overall score of 2.5/4.0 or 2.7/4.3 or 2.8/4.5 |
Spain |
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| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Título de Bachiller with an overall score of 6 |
| BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years) | Título de Bachiller with an overall score of 5 |
| MA degree (1 year) | Título Universitario Oficial de Graduado with an overall score of 6/10 |
Sweden |
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| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Högskoleförberedande examen with a minimum of 2250 credits and an overall average of C |
| BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years) | Högskoleförberedande examen with a minimum of 2250 credits and an overall average of E |
| MA degree (1 year) | Please contact admissions@lcm.ac.uk |
Switzerland |
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| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Certificat de Maturite with an overall score of 4.5 |
| BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years) | Certificat de Maturite with an overall score of 4 |
| MA degree (1 year) | Bachelor degree with an overall score of 4/6 or 7/10 |
Taiwan |
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| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Foundation year required |
| BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years) | Senior High School Leaving Certificate / 高級中學畢業證書 with an overall score of 70% |
| MA degree (1 year) | Bachelor degree with an overall score of 70% |
Turkey |
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| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Foundation year required |
| BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years) | Devlet Lise Diplomasi with an overall score of 2.5/5 |
| MA degree (1 year) | Lisans Diplomasi with an overall score of 2.5/4.0 |
Ukraine |
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| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | Foundation year required |
| BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years) | Aтестат про повну загальну середню освіту (Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education) with overall grade 12 score of 4/5 or 9/12 |
| MA degree (1 year) | Диплом бакалавра (Bachelor degree) with an overall score of 3.5/5.0 or 6/12 |
USA |
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| BA (Hons) degree (3 year) | High School Graduation Diploma with an overall score of 80% or GPA 3.0 PLUS Advanced Placement Exams at 4,4,4 |
| BA (Hons) degree with Foundation Year (4 years) | High School Graduation Diploma with an overall score of 80% or GPA 3.0 |
| MA degree (1 year) |
Bachelor degree with an overall CGPA of 2.5/4.0 |
English Language Requirements
You must demonstrate your English language ability to secure a place at Leeds Conservatoire.
If you require a student visa to study in the UK you will need one of the following approved English Language Tests with the scores shown below to secure a place at Leeds Conservatoire.
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Test |
Required score |
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IELTS Academic or IELTS Academic for UKVI |
Overall score of 6.0 with no sub-test below 5.5 |
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TOEFL iBT |
Overall score of 80 and no sub-test below 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking |
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Pearson PTE Academic or Pearson PTE Academic UKVI |
Overall score of 60 with no sub-test below 59 |
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Cambridge C1 Advanced |
Overall score of 169 and no sub-test below 162 |
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Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE II)* |
Distinction in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing |
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Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE III)* |
Pass in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing |
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LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 |
Overall score of High Pass and no sub-test below 33/50 |
These qualifications are valid for 2 years (with the exception of the Cambridge C1 Advanced, which does not expire). We only accept tests taken in-person at approved test centres. If you have any questions please contact our admissions team
*Please note that the Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English is only available to take in the UK.
If you are a national of a majority English speaking country we may be able to accept a different qualification (please see below).
Majority English Speaking Countries
If you are a national of a UKVI recognised majority English speaking country, you are not required to prove your knowledge of English to the UKVI as part of your visa application. However, you will still be required to meet the minimum English Language requirement set by Leeds Conservatoire. Please contact the Admissions and Registration Team for details of the minimum scores required for acceptable qualifications from your country.
EU Settlement scheme – Settled/Pre-Settled status
If you are an EU National who has been granted settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement scheme, but completed your education outside of the UK, you may have already met the Conservatoires minimum English Language requirement. The Admissions and Registration Team will be able to advise whether or not your previous qualifications are currently acceptable to meet the requirement, or whether you will be required to sit an additional English Language qualification.
