Leeds Conservatoire

• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
• Age of students: from 16 years old,
• Type of study: blended,
• Language of instruction: English.

Leeds Conservatoire is a specialized conservatory in the United Kingdom that provides professional education in the field of music and performing arts. The university offers bachelor's and master's degree courses. In addition, the Leeds Conservatoire has the Leeds Conservatoire Junior Conservatory for young musicians and performers. The Conservatory is focused on quality, on the modern music industry, with a special focus on developing students' readiness for careers as musicians, performers, producers and entrepreneurs.

Students can expect a high level of study in their chosen subject, regardless of discipline: this will enable them to pursue a successful career in performance, composition, producing, or performing arts.

The faculty are top-notch experts in their field who provide students with a wealth of experience and technical capabilities. Leeds Conservatoire guarantees students comprehensive support and individual education.

In 2019, Leeds Conservatoire partnered with Opera North.

First-year students can apply for residency at either Joseph Stones House (operated by Unite Students) or One Mill Street (operated by Unipol).

• Joseph Stones House is located directly above the Conservatory building in St. Peter's Square. The residence is equipped with apartments with a shared kitchen and living quarters - in total, Joseph Stones House is equipped with 190 study bedrooms with their own bathrooms. In addition to shared apartments, there are several studios that are great for students who prefer to live separately, on their own.
• One Mill Street is a large, modern building just around the corner from Leeds Conservatoire and can be reached on foot in about four minutes. Here students are offered standard rooms in apartments with 5 bedrooms. In the bedroom there are: a large bed, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers, a bedside table, a bookcase, a desk and a chair. Bathrooms (2 shared by 5 rooms): bathtub and shower, toilet, sink, mirror and heated towel rail. The kitchen-living room (shared by 5 rooms) includes: washing machine, fridge freezer, oven, ironing board, vacuum cleaner, TV, chairs, table, cupboards.

The city centre is home to modern theatre venues such as the Leeds Playhouse, the Leeds Grand Theatre, the City Varieties Music Hall and the Carriageworks. Leeds is home to prestigious troupes: Opera North, Northern Ballet, Yorkshire Dance, Phoenix Dance Theatre, Northern School of Contemporary Dance and Red Ladder Theatre Company, which offer a rich cultural programme throughout the year with performances by world-renowned performers.

In addition to its rich theatrical life, the city will surprise you with its gastronomic tastes. Everyone will find something new and delicious! Street kitchens are constantly changing, great coffee is brewed and international dishes are prepared.

Students at Leeds Conservatoire will find something to do at any time of the day or night. The city has one of the best art scenes of the Henry Moore Institute, many cinemas show cinema classics and new releases.

Those who like to stroll through the shops also have something to do: Leeds is not only a creative city, but also a place where famous clothing brands are gathered.

With a varied calendar of events, including the Alternative Music Giants Festival, the International Film Festival, the Piano Festival, the West Indies Carnival, and more, students will not be bored throughout the academic year.

Leeds Conservatoire is located in the heart of Leeds' cultural district. The Conservatory has modern bright classrooms for lectures and practical classes. In addition to the main classrooms, the Leeds Conservatoire has equipped:

• Theatre and Dance Facilities: Musical theatre, acting and musician-acting students have access to the Conservatory's specially equipped dance and drama halls at Playhouse Square.
• Studios, DJ Suite, and Mac Labs, where students can use standard recording and mixing studios.
• Musician Rehearsal Rooms: Music students have access to a range of orchestra rooms, ensemble rooms, and rehearsal rooms.
• Steinway piano. Leeds Conservatoire is the only English conservatory to have the status of an All-Steinway School.
• Library and Jazz Archives. The specialty library offers access to extensive online and physical music and drama resources, a diverse learning environment.
• The Venue. The state-of-the-art auditorium with 350 seats is a flexible space. The hall is equipped with theatrical lighting and sound equipment, a powerful projection on a large screen with an electric drive, and there are also two Steinway Model D concert grand pianos.
• Concert hall: accommodates up to 120 people, equipped with a built-in audio system and a powerful projector, and a Steinway Model D concert grand piano.

The academic year at Leeds Conservatoire lasts from September to June, the year is divided into 2 semesters, with holidays in between.

Additional costs:

• Registration fee,
• Deposit
• Visa fee,
• Migration
• Transfer
• Residence
• Nutrition
• Educational materials and stationery,
• Exams
• Personal expenses,
• Activities and excursions.

To be admitted to Leeds Conservatoire, a candidate needs to take the following steps:

• Apply for selected courses. Important: Applications for most courses are submitted in September of the current year for the next academic year.
• Interview or audition: You can do it in person or online.
• Offer for a place. If the candidate receives an offer, it will be either conditional, based on the applicant's fulfillment of certain entry requirements, or unconditional.
• Accept the offer. When the candidate is familiar with all the options, it will be necessary to contact UCAS to accept the offer of the Conservatory. If the offer is conditional, then it is necessary to fulfill a number of entrance requirements that will be put forward by the university.
• Seat confirmation. The candidate will be notified that they meet all the requirements for admission to Leeds Conservatoire. You can get ready to move!

Today, about 1500 people study at Leeds Conservatoire.

Leeds Conservatoire has partnerships with local, national and international music and performing arts organizations: Opera North, Leeds Playhouse, Red Ladder Theatre Company, MediaTracks and International Songwriting Camp. This provides students with various opportunities to develop their skills through collaborations, workshops, and international teaching.

Around 93% of Leeds Conservatoire graduates in the UK find a job or continue their studies within 15 months of graduation (according to DHLE data for 2022).

A candidate applying to the Leeds Conservatoire must demonstrate their English language proficiency in order to be eligible for a place. English Language Tests Accepted:

• IELTS / IELTS Academic Exam for UKVI,
• TOEFL iBT,
• Pearson PTE Academic / Pearson PTE Academic UKVI,
• Cambridge C1 Advanced,
• LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2,
• Trinity College London – Integrated English Language Proficiency (ISE II or ISE III).

Leeds Conservatoire provides a number of additional scholarships and grants to guarantee tuition to every applicant whose application is approved. Types of scholarships:

• Payment of travel to the audition (scholarship for applicants),
• Start-up fund for the accommodation of applicants,
• Scholarship of the Leeds Conservatory,
• Scholarship of the Leeds Conservatory for advanced training in postgraduate studies,
• Leverhulme Trust Arts Scholarship,
• Ruben Vincent Trombone Scholarship,
• Leeds Cathedral Scholarships,
• Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Scholarship (Bachelor of Musical Theatre),
• Additional sources of funding: third-party grants, scholarships, assistance from various foundations, etc.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision