Application Information

The Guildhall School values its diversity of cultures and welcomes applications from all over the world. Applications and any enquiries about attending the Guildhall School are made directly to the School and not via any outside intermediary or agency. 

Applications for September 2013 are available from 15 June 2012.

Closing dates for applications (entry 2013)

The application, any supporting documents and the application fee must all reach the Guildhall School by these dates or they may not be accepted.

*Research Programmes (DMus / PhD):  early application is advisable in order for candidates to apply for appropriate means of funding their programme.  However, there is no official closing date for applications and the panel will consider proposals at numerous points during the year.  

During the week of 21 January 2013, the School will hold Music and Acting auditions in New York. Applicants should submit the application form above as normal after which contact concerning an audition in New York may occur. The deadline for such applications is 6 January 2013 but early applications are recommended. 

Read more about Music auditions in New York 

Read more about Acting auditions in New York

*Offers to the BA Technical Theatre Arts programme are made from the start of the interview process until all places are filled, so it is in your interest to apply early. 

** Applications for the BA/MA Acting programme are processed in the order in which they are received until all available audition slots are filled, so it is in your interest to submit your application as early as possible. If you have not sent in your form by mid-January 2013, you will need to check whether we are still able to accept any more applications, either by checking our website or by telephoning the Drama Department on +44 (0)20 7382 7149 in the evenings after 5.00pm to listen to a voicemail message. 

Late applications

After the application deadline for a programme, information about whether late applications for particular programmes are accepted will be available below or by contacting the relevant department.

Please note that late applications for the BA Technical Theatre Arts programme will not be accepted.

Deferring entry

The School is normally unable to defer applications.

Re-application

The School does not accept applications for a repeat audition for the same year of entry.

A third application to the BA/MA Acting programme will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the School.

Preparing for study

Useful information on preparing to begin life as a student at the Guildhall School is sent out during the summer to all students who have accepted a place for September entry. Click here to download an example of the most recent Before You Leave Home Handbook (PDF, 662Kb). Students who have accepted an offer of a place for September 2012 should read the information available on the Prospective Student Resource Page (students will receive an email with the username and password after accepting their offer).

Consent to Share Information

The Guildhall School is bound by the Data Protection Act, meaning that we can not discuss details of your application with anyone else unless you give your permission.

When you apply you will be given an application reference number to refer to in future correspondence. If you provide this reference number to a friend or relation they may contact the School on your behalf to discuss your application otherwise we will refuse permission. If you have not yet received an application number then details of the date and type of application submission, date of birth and contact details will be required.