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Royal Academy of Music, University of London

(4.3)
19 reviews

Overview

Royal Academy of Music, University of London information

Level of study
Undergraduate47%Postgraduate53%
Mode of study
Full-time100%Part-time0%
Gender ratio
Female52%Male47%Other1%
Where students come from
International45%UK55%
Number of students
790
Source: HESA

About Royal Academy of Music, University of London

UCAS code: R53

The Royal Academy of Music has been training musicians to the highest professional standards since its foundation in 1822. Every year some of the most talented young musicians from over 50 countries come to study here, attracted by renowned teachers and a rich culture that broadens musical horizons, develops professional creativity and fosters entrepreneurial spirit.

Source: Royal Academy of Music, University of London

Tuition fees at Royal Academy of Music, University of London

No tuition fees information available.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

£23.7k

Average graduate salary

90%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

94%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Royal Academy of Music, University of London

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Royal Academy of Music, University of London

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Here are Royal Academy of Music, University of London's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

32 UCAS points
Bachelor of Music (Honours) Composition

BMus (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

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Undergraduate Gap Year

No award 1 Years full-time 2026

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Organ Foundation

No award 1 Years full-time 2026

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Bachelor of Music (Honours) Jazz

BMus (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

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Bachelor of Music (Honours)

BMus (Hon) 4 Years full-time 2026

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Royal Academy of Music, University of London student reviews

(4.3)
Based on 19 reviews from Royal Academy of Music, University of London's students and alumni
5 star
59%
4 star
24%
3 star
12%
2 star
0%
1 star
6%
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Showing 17 reviews

1st year student

2 years ago

One star: Poor

(1)
Student Union

1st year student

2 years ago

Four stars: Great

(4)
Support

1st year student

2 years ago

The course is engaging but the institution is impossibly woke.

(3)
Overall

Graduate

3 years ago

The student union was excellent. There was clubs you could join and loads of social nights.

(5)
Student Union

Graduate

3 years ago

I love the “uni” lifestyle it is so independent and very grown up.

(5)
University life

Graduate

3 years ago

For my course it wasn’t as financially impacting as other courses, I feel like it was an reasonable price for the experience and education you receive.

(4)
Finance

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Royal Academy of Music, University of London

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

84%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

92%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

79%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

76%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

79%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

83%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

74%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

79%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

81%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

76%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

64%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

84%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

53%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

93%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

87%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

84%

high

How well organised is your course?

72%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

65%

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?

71%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

44%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

72%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

71%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

79%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

80%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

88%

high

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