Guildhall School of Music & Drama

About

Guildhall School of Music & Drama is an international community of production artists, actors, and musicians in the centre of London city. The Guardian has ranked them as a top conservatoire in their music league table and second in the Complete University Guide arts, drama, and music league table. They provide world-class training in collaboration with distinguished companies, artists, and ensembles.

Guildhall School of Music & Drama is a global leader in professional and creative practice and they promote experiment, innovation, and research. They are also one of the UK’s leading providers of lifelong learning within the performing arts. Guildhall School of Music & Drama provides an array of programs across drama, music, production arts, and other programs for youth and adult learning.

Types of Postgraduate Programs They Run

Guildhall School of Music & Drama has a plethora of postgraduate programs to choose from. They span topics such as composition, performance, music therapy, opera making and writing, performance teaching, collaborative theatre production and design, production arts, stage management, theatre technology, and more. Their postgraduate level programs offer accreditations such as Master of Art (MA), Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and more.

Admissions Process

Applications to study at Guildhall School of Music & Drama should be made directly to the school and not through any outside agency or intermediary. You can apply online for all programs using the button on their website. Be sure to check you meet the entry criteria for your chosen course and that you have taken note of the deadline for applying. Once you have submitted your application, the admissions team will contact you to let you know if you have been successful.

Accommodation

Guildhall School of Music & Drama has its own hall of residence, Sundial Court, which is situated to the side of the main building. It has 176 bedrooms in 39 flats and the weekly rent is £196. This fee includes a single room and utility bills such as electricity, Wi-Fi, gas, and water. Most first-year undergraduate students are guaranteed a room. Music students are permitted to practice in their rooms during certain hours and some bedrooms are big enough to have a piano. Rooms include a bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, and storage. You will have to share a bathroom and shower facility, a kitchen, and a common room with other students.

Scholarships and Financial Support

Guildhall School of Music & Drama has a number of scholarships and bursaries available to support students financially. Some of these include the Supported Application Scheme which provides free workshops and advice on the interview and audition processes. In addition, there is the Leverhulme Arts Scholarship available for music, acting, and production arts students. For more details on the scholarships and how to apply, visit the Guildhall School of Music & Drama website. Here you will also see the entry criteria.

Contact Info

For general enquiries, call +44 (0)2076 283 571 or email registry@gsmd.ac.uk