Application and audition fees

Step 2: Applying

Application fee

All applicants have to pay an application fee of £16 to CUKAS to cover the processing of their applications. This fee applies to single and multiple choices.

Audition fees

Applicants pay an audition fee to each of their choices of conservatoire. The amount of the audition fee varies depending on the type of course and whether:

  • the audition is a live performance or a recording

  • separate auditions are required for two study areas, for example, different instruments, singing or conducting

  • the audition is held in the UK or abroad

  • the application is 'on-time' or 'late' - received at CUKAS by 1 October or after 1 October 2011 respectively for 2012 entry. For dance and drama courses the deadline may be different. Please refer to conservatoires' websites for information.

Leeds College of Music has chosen to collect their own audition fees. The other six conservatoires that recruit through CUKAS have asked CUKAS to collect their audition fees with our application fees. Applicants may, therefore, have to pay some or all of their audition fees when they send their applications to CUKAS.

Some conservatoires are able to waive auditions fees for applicants that are unable to pay. Applicants should contact the conservatoires direct if they will have difficulties paying their audition fees and are able to provide evidence of hardship. This must be agreed prior to application and applicants should inform CUKAS upon submitting their application that they are paying a reduced overall fee.

View the different fees and locations for auditions>> (this link will take you to the students' section).