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Bachelor of Music – Theory of Music

University of the Arts The Hague (Royal Conservatoire) · The Hague, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO points neededSelectiveArts academyAuditionPortfolio
Duration4 years
StartsSept 2027
EntrySelective
Deadline (EU)25 Feb 2027
EU fee 2026/27€2,694 / yr

About the course

A four-year, English-taught degree in music theory covering harmony, counterpoint, analysis, aural training (solfège), piano and music history, ending in a bachelor’s thesis. It includes teaching methodology and internships and prepares you to teach music theory.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • The institution assesses the Irish Leaving Certificate individually and does not publish a fixed Irish requirement. Contact admissions to confirm.
  • Online pre-selection with a theoretical test, then an audition (live or online in real time) covering analysis, harmony, counterpoint, solfège and piano, plus previous work you have done in these areas.
  • You need good passive reading knowledge of English, French and German, or the ability to catch up quickly.

How to apply

  1. Register on StudielinkApplications open 1 October 2026; register for Bachelor Theory of Music by 25 February 2027.
  2. Upload documentsUpload your portfolio, an overview of your music theory education and the motivation form, and complete the online theoretical test (2026 cycle deadline: 26 February).
  3. AuditionIf you pass pre-selection, take the audition live in The Hague or online in real time. Dates are not published.
  4. Decision and enrolmentResults are given as Accepted, Eligible or Rejected. If admitted, complete all enrolment documents by 1 September 2027.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: Register through Studielink by 25 February (the date on the How to apply page; confirm the 2027 date). In 2026 the online theoretical test had to be completed by 26 February, 11:59 pm CET. All enrolment documents must be in by 1 September..

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Selective course: admission depends on the pre-selection test and audition, so meeting the diploma requirement alone does not guarantee a place.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityThe Hague
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNot published
EntrySelective
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Checked against the official Royal Conservatoire The Hague website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Audition dates are not published and the theory-test date is from the 2026 cycle; confirm with the conservatoire. Always confirm details with the university before applying.