Music 2026 personal statement guide
Whether your musical interests lie in performance or music history, think engaging, detailed and relevant to strike the right note with music admissions tutors.
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Music 2026 personal statement guide
Whether your musical interests lie in performance or music history, think engaging, detailed and relevant to strike the right note with music admissions tutors.
Personal statement advice: music
Writing a personal statement for music? Whether your musical interests lie in performance or music history, think engaging, detailed, and relevant to strike the right note with music admissions tutors.
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Music
Music scholarships, grants, and bursaries are available to students who show exceptional musical talent, whether they’re studying a music degree or not. Find out how to apply, extra benefits you can get, and more.
UCAS Conservatoires
UK conservatoires are excellent places for international students to get high quality training in music, dance, drama, or musical theatre. You can do all your research and apply for courses online.
UCAS Conservatoires: getting started
You can study performance-based music, dance, drama, and musical theatre courses at conservatoires in the UK – at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
UCAS Conservatoires: international students
UK conservatoires are excellent places for international students to get high quality training in music, dance, drama, or musical theatre. Students come from all over the world, to gain performance skills they can use to succeed on international stages.
UCAS Conservatoires: what to study
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.
What to study at a conservatoire
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.
10 money tips for starting uni or college
With the cost of everything from a flat white to fruit and veg at an all-time high, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But there are things you can do to feel more in control of the situation. Here are 10 practical steps that can help.
A student's guide to Brighton
There is truly something for everyone in this little vintage city with a modern attitude.
A student's guide to Bristol
Bristol, the Green Capital of Europe in 2015, is one of the most forward-thinking cities in England.
A student's guide to Glasgow
You may be surprised at the deep and vocal love people have for Glasgow, but linger a while and you will soon understand it is a very 'dear green place'.
A student's guide to Huddersfield
On first appearance Huddersfield is a sleepy town, ideal for those who want a quieter life and the space that you can't find in the cities, but it will surprise you.
A student's guide to Leeds
Leeds is an exciting city if you scrape beneath the surface and uncover the buzzing independent scene.
A student's guide to London
London’s diversity and rapidity will challenge and excite you in equal amounts.
A student's guide to Manchester
Local yet international, full of heritage yet incredibly multicultural, large yet friendly and accessible – it has to be Manchester.
Aeronautical and aerospace engineering 2026 personal statement guide
Demonstrate your interest in aircraft and spacecraft, your science and engineering skills, and what sets you apart when writing your aeronautical and aerospace engineering personal statement.