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Trinity College of Music

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Trinity College of Music: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Trinity College of Music is a public conservatoire in the United Kingdom for students who want training in music, dance, and musical theatre. It suits applicants looking for specialist study rather than a broad academic university.

  2. What you can study

    Study options include classical music, jazz, popular music, composition, musical theatre, contemporary dance, dance science, choreography, and music education. The institution is based in South East London and operates across campuses in Greenwich, Deptford, and New Cross.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the official website and check the current entry requirements for their chosen course, including audition or portfolio requirements where relevant. The university does not publish further admissions details here; confirm the application process, deadlines, and document list with admissions.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in London should also be planned for separately, including housing, transport, and day-to-day expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published. Before applying, check which campus your programme is based at, what entry evidence is required, how auditions or interviews work, and whether you need any visa or immigration documents.

  6. How it compares

    There are 193 universities in the United Kingdom, so this is one option within a large national sector. Its main difference is that it is a specialist conservatoire focused on music and dance, which makes it a better fit for applicants who want concentrated creative training than for those seeking a broad range of subjects.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Trinity College of Music

What type of institution is Trinity College of Music?

It is a public conservatoire.

Where is it located?

It is based in South East London, with campuses in Greenwich, Deptford, and New Cross.

What can students study there?

Classical music, jazz, popular music, composition, musical theatre, contemporary dance, dance science, choreography, and music education.

How many universities are there in the United Kingdom?

There are 193 universities in the United Kingdom.

Overview

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance is a music, dance, and musical theatre conservatoire based in South East London. It was formed in 2005 as a merger of two older institutions – Trinity College of Music and Laban Dance Centre. Trinity Laban provides training in all aspects of classical music, jazz, popular music, composition, musical theatre, contemporary dance, dance science, choreography, and music education. The conservatoire has 1,250 undergraduate and postgraduate students based at three campuses in Greenwich, Deptford and New Cross.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United Kingdom.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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