Formerly Leeds College of Music, the conservatoire took its current name in 2019. It sits in the Quarry Hill cultural quarter, beside Leeds Playhouse and Northern Ballet. Jazz, popular, classical and folk music are taught alongside music production and acting. Jazz was taught here long before most UK conservatoires offered it, and the school still attracts players for it.
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Official website: leedsconservatoire.ac.uk
Specialist conservatoire
Leeds College of Music, until 2019
Quarry Hill cultural quarter, Leeds
£18,000 – £24,000
International students, undergraduate and postgraduate
£11,000 – £13,500
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on leedsconservatoire.ac.uk before you apply.
BA (Hons) Music (Jazz)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
BA (Hons) Music (Popular)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
BA (Hons) Music Production
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
MMus Music
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
One of the UK's longest-running jazz programmes.
Popular music and production alongside classical study.
A city-centre home next to Leeds Playhouse.
Graduates work as performers, session musicians, producers and music teachers.
Many build portfolio careers combining gigs, teaching and production.
Graduates can stay on the UK Graduate visa to look for work.
Undergrad
Audition cycle
Postgrad
Rolling
The conservatoire's building has practice rooms, studios and performance spaces, with the city centre and Kirkgate Market a short walk away.
Leeds has a busy live music scene and one of the UK's biggest student populations. Rent is lower than London.
CAS from Leeds Conservatoire
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications for music go through UCAS Conservatoires, usually by early October for the main audition round, with later rounds if places remain. Postgraduate applications go directly to the conservatoire.
Courses start in September.
You'll apply for a Student visa. Leeds Conservatoire gives you a CAS number once your offer is unconditional and the deposit is paid. You can then apply online up to six months before the course starts, with bank evidence and the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Jazz, popular music, music production and the MMus are popular. Entry depends mainly on audition or portfolio, with IELTS 6.0 for undergraduate and 6.5 for postgraduate study.
The conservatoire offers some scholarships and bursaries, usually decided after audition. Ask admissions about international awards.
