Royal College of Music

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History

• Celebrated its 125th birthday in 2008.
• Graduates include Benjamin Britten, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Alfie Boe, Sarah Connolly.

Location and transport

• Opposite the Royal Albert Hall.
• Part of the Exhibition Road Cultural Group.
• Zone 1, Central London.

Entry standards

• A Level Music at grade C or above.
• A second A Level at grade E or above.
• Equivalent qualifications accepted.

Student mix

• Equal male/female mix.
• Over 40% international students.

Teaching standards

• World's finest professors in all faculties.

Research standards

• Dedicated research teams. See online for more information on research at Royal College of Music.

Academic strengths

• RCM awards its own BMus (Hons).
• Graduate School awards MMus and DMus.

Student facilities, including library and computing

• Internationally renowned Library.
• Centre for Performance History comprising Museum of Instruments.
• State of the art on-site recording studios.

Students' Union

• RCM Students' Association has its own bar.
• For more information the Students' Association at Royal College of Music, visit the website.

Recent/prospective new builds

• Transformation of RCM Concert Hall taking place 2008-09.
• Disabled access completed summer 2008.

Availability of part-time work

• Specialist Woodhouse Centre advises students on finding performance work.

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