How to apply

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. You can apply to the School by using our online application system:

Apply online to the Guildhall School

Alternatively, you may download a paper application form here (PDF, 145Kb)

You may also request a paper application form by contacting +44 (0)20 7382 7183 and leaving your name and address. You are strongly recommended to apply as early as possible.

Paper applications and all additional documentation should be sent to: Registry, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Silk Street, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DT. In no circumstances should applicants send forms or recordings to individual professors.

Applicants sending additional documentation from overseas should ensure that for Customs purposes they indicate that they will pay any import tax charged.

Applications for the MMA/DMA are made to City University, London: please refer to their website www.city.ac.uk

Information about audition or interview dates will normally be provided via email if available. If you apply close to the application deadline you may not receive further information for up to a month.

No auditions are required for our summer schools. Applications for these open during the autumn each year. More information about applying to our Summer School courses.

Closing dates for applications

The application and audition fee must reach the Guildhall School by these dates or they may not be accepted.

BMus Music - Live auditions:

1 October 2009

BMus Music - Recorded auditions (non-EEA/Swiss):

19 November 2009

Postgraduate programmes in Composition:

1 October 2009

Postgraduate programmes in Music Performance:

Live auditions: 1 October 2009;

Recorded auditions (non-EEA/Swiss): 19 November 2009

Postgraduate programmes in Leadership:

15 January 2010

Collaborative MMus for New Audiences and Innovative Practice

15 January 2010

MA in Music Therapy:

30 November 2009


If places remain available, the School will arrange a second round of auditions for Postgraduate Composition, Music Therapy and Strings. The closing date for these was 15 January 2010.

On 22 and 23 February 2010, the School will hold Music and Drama auditions in New York City. 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 was 15 January 2010.

BA Technical Theatre Arts

28 May 2010

MA Training Actors

10 May 2010

BA/MA Acting

Mid-January 2010


* Applications for the BA/MA Acting programme are processed in the order in which they were received until all available audition slots were been filled, so each year it is best to apply early. Applications are now closed for 2010 entry for BA/MA Acting programmes.

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 (for Music this is richard.jerrom@gsmd.ac.uk)

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.

References

References are required with the application for all applicants to the BA Technical Theatre Arts, MA Training Actors and Composition programmes. Applicants should ensure their referees are aware of the closing date.

All other applicants should supply contact details of two referees who may be contacted as part of the application process.

Preparing for study

A handbook containing 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.

Students with a disability

The School encourages applications from students with a disability or a specific learning requirement e.g. dyslexia. Nearly 10% of our student population fall into this category. If you would like to find out if the School's support and environment are appropriate for you, you can contact the Student Services Department in confidence since they are not involved in the audition process.

We would also encourage you to let the Student Services Department know what special requirements you may have for audition or studying here as early in the application process as possible. This will help us support you as much as we can.

The School's Disability Statement gives details of access and facilities.