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Thinking of studying a performance-based course? Find out more about the different options and how to make your application.

How to choose a conservatoire course and when to apply. Courses are available in music, dance, acting, and musical theatre at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Find out when the deadlines for conservatoire courses are, when and how to apply, and how to meet entry requirements.

Find out more about university and school-led postgraduate initial teacher training programmes in England, such as PGCE, School Direct, and SCITT.

Find out about the qualifications, courses, and classroom experience needed to become a teacher.

When you’ve found the programme that’s right for you, it’s time to apply.

Entry requirements for conservatoire courses could be qualifications, auditions, other skills and interests, and more. Find out about them here.

This page gives you all the extra international tips for UK conservatoire applications.

Every year, thousands of adults go into higher education and many study at a conservatoire. It's a great chance to develop skills and career options.

Conservatoires offer performance-based courses in music, dance, drama, musical theatre, film, and production. These are at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Take a look at how courses are delivered, find out more about conservatoires, and compare them.

This is where and how you apply for undergraduate and postgraduate performance-based courses studied at conservatoires.

You make your application online. Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying to a conservatoire.

When your completed application reaches us, you can track its progress by signing in to your UCAS Hub. Here’s what happens to it and how to track it.

Conservatoires will let you know what you should prepare for an assessment.

Find more information about conservatoire audition/assessment fees and how to pay for them.

We'll let you know when a conservatoire makes a decision about your application. You'll then need to reply to offers online. Find out more.

You may need to make changes to your UCAS Conservatoires application. Here, we'll explain what you need to do.

If you're waiting for exam results, here's what you can do before and after results day.

Research your options, meet unis, colleges and employers face-to-face, and get your questions answered at our events, and uni open days.

Not sure how to pay for your performance-based course, or how you’ll cope during your studies? Don’t worry, there’s a range of support available.

Postgraduate tuition fees vary across conservatoire courses – you’ll see how much they are when you search for courses. Find out more here.

The personal statement is your opportunity to let training providers know about your qualities, skills and expertise, and why you want to teach.

Once you’ve submitted your application, your chosen training providers will decide whether to make you an offer. Find out what happens next.

Here, you'll find lots of information about student loan repayments, from MoneyHelper.

Find out what the different decisions from training providers in your application mean, and how to reply to them.

If you’re thinking about undergraduate or postgraduate initial teacher training, you may be eligible for funding.

Find out how to budget and save money while studying, to help your student loan go further.

Most of us can't avoid student debt of some kind. Here are some tips on how to manage your money and student loan.

Higher education is an inclusive environment where support can be provided to help people succeed in their studies – both with practical and financial requirements.

If you're a care leaver applying to conservatoires, you could get financial support and advice, and help settling into higher education.

Interviews and auditions help course tutors to compare applicants before deciding what offers to make. Get some advice here.

Who should write your reference and how do you go about getting one? Find out more about references for conservatoire applications.

The personal statement is where you should describe the ambitions, skills, and experience that will make you suitable for the course.

Undergraduate degree courses offer many benefits. Find out about university courses and get started with help from UCAS.