Studying at a conservatoire
What are conservatoires like? How do conservatoires differ from a university or college? Find out here.
Information and advice pages
Studying at a conservatoire
What are conservatoires like? How do conservatoires differ from a university or college? Find out here.
How to write a UCAS Conservatoires personal statement
The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. You should describe the ambitions, skills, and experience that’ll make you suitable for the course.
How can we help?
Having trouble with something on your application? Search our FAQs to see if you can find an answer to common issues people contact us about, or find out how to get in touch below.
Researching university options
If your child decides university is the right path for them, there’s still a lot of research to do, with approximately 35,000 undergraduate courses to choose from.
Thinking about performing arts?
Thinking of studying a performance-based course? Find out more about the different options and how to make your application.
Applying through UCAS Conservatoires
You make your application online. Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying to a conservatoire.
Comparing undergraduate courses and unis
With so many courses, and many similar ones available, it's important that you find out more about the course and the university or college before you start to shortlist your options.
Filling in your UCAS Undergraduate application
Don’t leave applying until the last minute as there’s quite a bit to do – but you don’t need to complete the application all at once. Read our advice below to help you through the application process, step by step.
How to choose the right undergraduate course for you
Are you stuck deciding which subject, course type, or uni or college is right for you? Read on for our tips and advice on tackling this big decision.
How to write a UCAS Conservatoires personal statement: 2026 entry
The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. You should describe the ambitions, skills, and experience that’ll make you suitable for the course.
Key changes for 2024 undergraduate applications
All the info you need about changes we're making to 2024 undergraduate applications.
References for UCAS Undergraduate applications
How you get a reference for your application depends on if you’re applying individually, or through a school, college, or a centre registered with UCAS.
Register for UCAS Conservatoires Apply
Register to apply for undergraduate or postgraduate performance-based courses at conservatoires, and track the progress of your application.
UCAS Conservatoires postgraduate tuition fees and finance
Postgraduate tuition fees vary across conservatoire courses – you’ll see how much they are when you search for courses. Find out more here.