Course Entry
UCAS Code: W300
Typical Offer Levels
A Level: A*AA
IB: 40-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level
To apply to any of the Colleges for Music, you will need A levels/IB Higher Levels (or the equivalent) in:
Music; or
ABRSM Grade 8 Theory at Merit or above.
For other qualifications, see the Entrance requirements pages.
Admissions Assessment
Music is available as a course of study at all Cambridge colleges, except for Lucy Cavendish College, and all require an A Level/IB Higher Level (or equivalent) in Music. ABRSM Grade 8 Theory at Merit and above may be accepted as a substitute.
Before coming to interviewyou will be asked to submit representative written work and musical material. This will normally include:
- One or two essays on the history or analysis of music; and
- One or two technical exercises (if studied) and/or your own compositions.
At interview, you will normally be asked to comment on a piece of writing about music and a score. You should also be prepared to discuss your musical experience and interests. We do not expect you to excel in all areas; rather we use the interview to form an impression of your skills and capabilities as well as your potential to develop further as a student within the context of the music course at Cambridge.
In addition to these standard requirements, a number of colleges set further tests, which might include aural, keyboard, harmony, and essay-writing exercises, as well as the option to perform. Further details of interview arrangements at individual colleges are available here.
Application Statistics
Applications per place (2025): 2
Number accepted (2025): 67
Events for Prospective Applicants
Further Information and Enquiries Office
Faculty of Music
11 West Road
Cambridge
CB3 9DP
+44 (0)1223 763481
undergraduate@mus.cam.ac.uk