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Essential information at a glance

Dates and locations

For 2027 entry, we are offering:

In-person auditions in London
In-person auditions for many courses in Australia, China and New York
Video auditions for candidates unable to travel, for most courses

Guidance for submitting video applications:
Video auditions and assessments
London auditions: September 2027 entry

Travel information:

Visiting the Academy

Application deadlines and audition scheduling can be found on your course in the course finder.

Main audition period:

Monday 7 December to Friday 18 December 2026

Other key audition dates:

Choral Conducting (second round): late February 2027
Conducting (second round): 25 and 26 February 2027
MPhil/PhD interviews: March 2027
Musical Theatre recalls: early March 2027 (New York), April 2027 (London)
Musical Direction & Coaching (second round): January 2027

International auditions: September 2027 entry

Please note that the initial round for all the international centres is via video pre-screening.

Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Hong Kong and Qingdao
(deadline 1 October 2026 18:00 UK time) Auditions in early November 2026
New York
(deadline 13 January 2027 18:00 UK time) Auditions in early March 2027

The following are not available through our international centres:

Advanced Opera Diploma
Advanced Artist Diploma
Continuing Professional Development Diploma
Jazz
Composition
Research Degree
Conducting
Choral Conducting
Répétiteur
Musical Direction and Coaching

Candidates for Harp, Timpani & Percussion, Organ, or Historical Performance should email admissions@ram.ac.uk to ask if the chosen international venue has instruments available.

Musical Theatre Performance recalls (in-person only) take place in London and New York.

Check your course page in the course finder for availablility.