Study at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

Why study at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

Training is practical and performance-led, with one-to-one tuition at the centre of music study and regular public performances in London venues. Programmes run from foundation and certificate level through bachelor's degrees to master's degrees, postgraduate diplomas and research degrees. Entry to performance courses is by audition, and every student who auditions is automatically considered for a scholarship. Music is taught at King Charles Court in Greenwich and dance at the Laban Building in Deptford, with regular performances across both sites.

Location and student life

Music teaching is based at King Charles Court, part of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, while dance and musical theatre are centred on Deptford and New Cross in south-east London. The conservatoire's teaching sites sit in zones 2-3, around 15 to 20 minutes from central London by public transport.

Students learn and perform in a historic riverside area with concert halls, theatres and a busy creative scene, with the rest of the capital's venues and events within easy reach. The area around Greenwich, Deptford and New Cross offers student-friendly housing, markets and nightlife alongside its maritime heritage.

Courses and subjects

Undergraduate courses include the BMus (Hons) in composition, performance and jazz, the BA (Hons) in Music Performance and Industry, the BA (Hons) in Contemporary Dance and the BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre Performance. Foundation routes include CertHE certificates and integrated foundation years in music and dance. Postgraduate options include the MMus, MA Music Education, MSc/MFA Dance Science, and Graduate, Professional and Artist Diplomas, plus a research degree programme. Most performance courses select by audition alongside academic qualifications, and study-abroad semesters are also offered in music and dance.

Entry requirements for international students

International applicants generally apply through UCAS Conservatoires, and for performance courses audition and interview are central to the decision. Published English requirements are IELTS 5.5 in all four areas for undergraduate degrees, IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each area for the Graduate Diploma, and IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each area for postgraduate programmes, rising to 6.5 in all components for research degrees. Foundation-level options can offer a route for applicants needing extra preparation. Requirements vary by course, so check the exact criteria on the relevant course page before applying.

Accommodation

Trinity Laban does not own student housing but advises on halls of residence and private rentals, which students arrange and book themselves. Nearby options include Ironworks House, a privately run hall close to the conservatoire, and McMillan Student Village near Deptford and Greenwich, both with good train and bus links across London. Demand for housing in the capital is high, so check the accommodation pages early for application dates, room types and costs.

Scholarships and funding

Most Trinity Laban scholarships take the form of tuition-fee reductions, and every student who auditions is considered automatically with no separate application. Named awards include the GREAT Scholarship for postgraduate music students from China and Mexico, and the Fulbright Trinity Laban Award in Music and Dance, which supports US citizens taking a one-year master's degree in London. Further awards across music, dance and musical theatre reward audition performance and particular disciplines. Awards and eligibility change each year, so confirm the details on the scholarships pages before applying.