Leeds Conservatoire offers a vibrant creative community, industry-focused courses, and world-class facilities, all within a city renowned for its rich cultural scene.
It has been 60 years since we opened, and we are proud to still be recognised as a pioneering institution in our field. From our diverse and vibrant offering of programs to being the first to launch a Jazz degree in Europe, we have always strived to lead the way.
As we are part of an ever-evolving industry, we continually adapt to ensure that we remain at the forefront of developments and innovations.
We are proud to be an All-Steinway School and a Roland Academy in partnership with Roland UK. Our conservatoire features state-of-the-art facilities, expert staff, and professional opportunities during your studies, providing innovative training that equips you with the skills to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving industry.
We maintain strong partnerships that enhance your education, offering opportunities to collaborate with industry professionals, network with peers, and perform at events. Our partnerships include Opera North, Backstage Academy, Leeds Playhouse, Red Ladder Theatre Company, Ivors Academy, Sound City Festival, Leeds Festival, and the International Songwriting Camp, among others.
Additionally, our enterprise department provides students with paid and experiential opportunities, including a Musicians’ Booking Agency, artist and business development support, and funding for promotional materials and additional training.
At Leeds Conservatoire, we truly value diversity and love welcoming artists from all parts of the globe into our vibrant community. We strive to foster an environment where students feel supported and confident, allowing them the freedom to express themselves and their artistry fully.
Once you’ve decided what course to study, you might be thinking, What is the next step? To help, we’ve gathered essential resources to guide you through the application process. From visa information to entry requirements and support services, visit our website for more information.
When you are offered a place of study on a postgraduate course at Leeds Conservatoire, your next step is to think about where to live. For 2025-26, we offer two options depending on the length of your course. Joseph Stones House (managed by Unite Students) is on campus at St. Peter’s Square, while The Terry Frost Building (managed by Prestige Student Living) is a ten-minute walk.
Alternatively, there are lots of student accommodation options in Leeds, including private halls, shared houses, and flats. Discover more about accommodation by visiting our website or contact our accommodation team.
The facilities and resources at Leeds Conservatoire have been designed with musicians, performers, and creatives in mind. We want everyone who studies here to thrive and develop their skills, ensuring they graduate fully prepared for the industry.
Our facilities and resources include:
Students can enjoy access to our facilities until late during term time, giving them more opportunities to compose, record, and perform.
Discover more about our facilities and resources by visiting our website.
We have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team situated on campus who provide a range of free and confidential services to help with practical, emotional, or mental health-related issues that are affecting your life at the conservatoire.
You can find out more about them and what types of support they provide by visiting our website.
We are committed to making conservatoire education accessible to everyone. We were proud to become the first UK conservatoire to remove audition fees for all courses.
We currently offer four scholarships of £5,000 for outstanding international students starting their postgraduate studies at the Conservatoire. You can find out more about these scholarships by visiting our website.
On our website, you can find out all about the incredible projects and unique experiences our students have during their time studying at Leeds Conservatoire. You can also hear from alumni and see what they have been up to since graduating.
The staff at Leeds Conservatoire are all involved in the creative industry in some capacity. You can learn about their backgrounds, what they're currently doing, and find out who will be teaching you.
For student profiles, please visit here. For alumni profiles, please visit here, and for staff profiles, please visit here.
Alongside our staff, student, and alumni profiles, we also have a feature where you can chat with current students. They can help with course questions and share their own experiences of student life. To talk with a student today, please visit here on our website.
Just like the students are proud to be Leeds Conservatoire alumni, we are also proud of them. Our alumni have made a significant impact in the creative arts industry.
Their achievements include being nominees and winners of prestigious awards like the Grammy and Mercury Prize, performing on the West End, running their own music studios, collaborating with famous artists, teaching at universities, touring globally, and much more.
