Royal Academy of Music

The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) is one of the pre-eminent music schools in the country and attracts only the most hard-working of musical aficionados. Housed in a striking Edwardian edifice, it’s just down the road from London’s Regent’s Park. The atmosphere can err on the side of cut-throat and cliquey, but with a good spread of cultural backgrounds there’s little evidence of snobbery ... more detail.
Naturally teaching places a lot of emphasis on the practical side of things, as well as a leaning towards business aspects of music. Entrance is by audition ... more on academic The Academy has one solitary bar ... more on entertainment but students do have access to the SU facilities of the University of London ... more on the SU. The same goes for sports facilities – RAM doesn’t have any... more on sports. First years and international students get priority when it comes to University accommodation, but many miss out ... more on housing. There are an eye-popping number of different bursaries on offer, as well as scholarships awarded on the basis of merit rather than need ... more on welfare

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