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UndergraduateBachelor of Music (with Honours)UCAS: W302

Music

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£27,300Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BMus (Hon) Music at King's College London, University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Delivered in one of the musical capitals of the world, this highly personalised degree leads to advanced work in three areas: historical and cultural studies of music, performance from a range of traditions, and composition. Students interested in performance will benefit from our relationship with the Royal Academy of Music, while those interested in composition will enjoy our expert teaching and access to London’s rich contemporary music scene. The course introduces all students to a broad range of theoretical and historical approaches to music, and will develop essential skills in critic... Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Music Theory and Analysis
History of Western Classical Music
World Music and Cultural Contexts
Performance Practice and Technique
Composition and Orchestration
Music in the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries
Jazz History and Improvisation
Research Methods in Musicology
UCAS Code:W302
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

Must include Music, or Grade 6 Pass in Music Theory (e.g. through ABRSM examinations or similar). Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Students studying only two A levels: We are aware that some students at specialist musical schools and conservatoires are only able to study two A levels alongside their performance training. In such circumstances we may be able to consider a student for entry to the BMus programme, following an academic interview with our Admissions Tutor. We would recommend any student considering applying with this academic profile to contact the Admissions Office in advance of submitting their application to discuss their potential suitability for the programme.

International Baccalaureate

35 points

Must include Higher Level Music, or be in addition to a Grade 6 Pass in Music Theory (e.g. through ABRSM examinations or similar). Unfortunately we are unable to accept ABRSM Grade 6 in an Instrument or Singing as an alternative to Grade 6 Music Theory. 35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels. Note: The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£81,900

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — King's College London, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£19,000£24,500£28,000
5 years£24,500£28,500£34,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 19% above UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
20%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
82%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
66%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About King's College London, University of London

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