BMus Music
About this course
BMus in Music, a music degree focused on history of music, ethnomusicology, performance and composition. The programme builds on partnerships with the Royal Academy of Music and the School of Oriental and African Studies.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. Required subjects: Music; or Grade 5 Pass in Music Theory. Must include Music A level, or be in addition to a Grade 5 Pass in Music Theory (e.g. through ABRSM examinations or similar). Unfortunately we are unable to accept ABRSM Grade 5 in an Instrument or Singing as an alternative to Grade 5 Music Theory. Students studying only two A levels: We are aware that some students at specialist musical schools and conservatoires are only able to study two A levels alongside their performance training. In such circumstances we may be able to consider a student for entry to the BMus programme, following an academic interview with our Admissions Tutor.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BMus Music (W302) at King's College London for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 62%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 63%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 40%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 60%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 10%
- Scotland: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BMus Music at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £34,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Music.
What do graduates of BMus Music at King's College London do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BMus Music at King's College London?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BMus Music at King's College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BMus Music at King's College London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.