A performance standard at least equivalent to that of a recognised music performance diploma in your Principal Study.
A performance standard at least equivalent to recognised postgraduate degrees and a clear sense of a direction (specialism) for further study.
A performance standard at least equivalent to a Distinction at Master’s level.
Entry to the programme will be dependent on the applicant’s ability to demonstrate at audition and interview that s/he will be able to achieve and sustain the standards required to participate in Royal Academy Opera productions and scenes, and that s/he will be able to synthesise the knowledge, skills and experience demanded of participation in Royal Academy Opera’s artistic and educational projects.
A good Honours Bachelor degree (normally in Music: RQF Level 6) otherwise an international qualification of an equivalent standard (for example, 1st Cycle in the Bergen Declaration of the Bologna Process) from a university or educational institution of university rank is required.
An upper second-class honours Bachelor degree and it is preferable also to have a Master’s degree.
A Master’s qualification or equivalent (in a relevant subject) but the Academy welcomes applications from students who may not meet the normal requirements (see APEL below).
If your qualification was gained in Italy and you have been awarded a conservatoire Diploma or university Laurea, we will need the full title of the award (for example: ‘Diploma Accademico di Secondo Livello’) and also a copy of your Diploma di Esame di Stato certificate.
Students from Italy can use an Italian conservatoire’s Diploma Accademico of either level to matriculate onto a taught Master’s degree (MA or MMus).
You may verify the acceptability of your qualifications with the Admissions Team, admissions@ram.ac.uk. If you require more specific advice, the National Academic Recognition Information Centre for the United Kingdom (UK NARIC) can also assist – call +44 (0)870 990 4088 or email info@naric.org.uk.
We do not accept transfers into our postgraduate programmes from another higher education institution. Candidates should instead apply for entry to Year 1 of their chosen postgraduate programme.
If you wish to join a postgraduate programme at the Academy and your education background means you have not gained a Bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification, please see our APEL guidance.
You may be given additional interviews following your entrance audition to determine your preparedness for study at this level. These interviews will include an APEL process if this is deemed appropriate. Any additional interviews will be conducted by one of the postgraduate tutors and/or an APEL panel consisting of the Head of Programme and Deputy Principal (Programmes and Research).