Study at School of Contemporary Music
HOW TO APPLY
Are you a UK/EU or International Student? Choose an option below that relates to you and follow the instructions to apply for your course of choice:
For information on how to apply for a short course include spring, summer, music professional development, Saturday weekend courses or online evening course, please visit the relevant website and click on the course you are interested in to find application information.
UK/EU Students: Applications for most of our Bachelor Degree, Diploma, Certificate, Award Foundation, and First Award courses are made via direct application form to Admissions Centre).
International Students: Visit our International Students website and use our step-by-step guide to get your career started with a course from the School of Contemporary Music College.
Take your first steps to joining the School of Contemporary Music College.
Applying to the School of Contemporary Music College is a simple, streamlined involves three primary step process:
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Submit Your Application Form:
Create your account on the application portal, and pay the non-refundable fee to submit your application.
Send Your Transcript:
Before you can receive your decision, you need to have transcripts (and possibly other supporting materials) sent from any school you attended.
Confirm Your Audition and Interview:
After we receive your application, we’ll schedule your audition and interview based on the preferred sites you selected. Once scheduled, you'll be able to view and confirm this invite within the application portal.
*Note: Prospective students do apply to a specific department or major for admission to the college. As a School of Contemporary Music College student, you will declare a major by your first term.
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Once you have successfully completed your application, here's what you should do next:
Apply for Financial Aid:
You’ll be considered for a Financial Aid if you are a U.K. citizen automatically through the admissions process. Make sure to look into other resources for financial aid. If you are a U.K. citizen, file your Application for Student Finances to be considered for aid.
Check Your Status:
Throughout the process, we recommend you sign into the application portal regularly to ensure that the admissions team has received everything they need to issue your decision. Any outstanding items will appear in your application checklist.
Get Your Decision:
We’ll send you an email when your admission decision is posted to the application portal.
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
U.K. Residents/Citizens
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(1) Photo ID: Submit a high-resolution scan of your Driver's License or UK Passport photo page.
(2) Academic Transcript: Submit a transcript from your highest level of education to prove you have graduated from high school (or the equivalent).
International Applicants
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(1) Photo ID: Submit a high-resolution scan of your Driver's License or your Passport photo page.
(2) Academic Transcript: Submit a transcript from your highest level of education to prove you have graduated from high school (or the equivalent).
(3) Proof of English Proficiency: Provide a TOEFL (iBT) score of 50 or above, IELTS 5.0 or above, TOEIC 600 or above, CEFR Level B2 or above.
A diploma or official transcript from a high school or post-secondary institution will serve as Proof of English Proficiency from international students where English is their native speaking language.
*If you are accepted into a program at California College of Music, you will need a student visa in order to study in the United Kingdom.
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