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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Music course at King's College London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
Must include Music, or Grade 6 Pass in Music Theory (e.g. through ABRSM examinations or similar). Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Students studying only two A levels: We are aware that some students at specialist musical schools and conservatoires are only able to study two A levels alongside their performance training. In such circumstances we may be able to consider a student for entry to the BMus programme, following an academic interview with our Admissions Tutor. We would recommend any student considering applying with this academic profile to contact the Admissions Office in advance of submitting their application to discuss their potential suitability for the programme.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at King's College London. These students are taking Music or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Music | A |
| English Literature | A |
| Mathematics | A |
| Fine Art | A |
| History | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W302
Here's what King's College London says about its Music course.
Delivered in one of the musical capitals of the world, this highly personalised degree leads to advanced work in three areas: historical and cultural studies of music, performance from a range of traditions, and composition. Students interested in performance will benefit from our relationship with the Royal Academy of Music, while those interested in composition will enjoy our expert teaching and access to London’s rich contemporary music scene.
The course introduces all students to a broad range of theoretical and historical approaches to music, and will develop essential skills in critical thinking, expression and research.
Key benefits
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Study a flexible course that will allow you to explore an unbeatable variety of music, from opera and jazz to Bollywood and Haydn.
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Enjoy our strong links with the Royal Academy of Music and School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)—all in the cultural heart of London.
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Refine your musical skills by using our array of practice rooms overlooking the River Thames or joining some of the musical ensembles and societies at King’s.
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Develop the key creative and analytical skills sought after by employers, opening the door to a vast range of career options in music and beyond - from music performance and opera direction to public relations, business management, fundraising, and broadcasting.
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Broaden your student experience by spending a semester at one of our global partner institutions in Australia, Germany, Hong Kong, or the USA.
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Choral and organ scholarships are available.
Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/music-bmus
Source: King's College London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Music (with Honours) - BMus (Hon)
Department
Music
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Music
Start date
29 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
King's College London student reviews
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Very expensive to live in central london. rent and living expenses are the big issues for everyone.
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very busy and tough course
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at King's College London
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from King's College London students who took the Music course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
low
Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
79%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
79%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
76%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
82%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
66%
low
Assessment and feedback
66%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
73%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
73%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
58%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
58%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
70%
low
Academic support
92%
med
Academic support
92%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
97%
high
Organisation and management
73%
med
Organisation and management
73%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
med
How well organised is your course?
61%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
73%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
med
Student voice
82%
high
Student voice
82%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
73%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
72%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
79%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Student information
See who's studying at King's College London. These students are taking Music or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Music at King's College London.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from King's College London graduates who took Music - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.9k
Third year after graduation
£33.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Music.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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