ABRSM Qualification
ABRSM graded exams are internationally recognized and can earn students academic credit in many schools and institutions. In the U.S., some high school music departments accept ABRSM achievements for elective credit or honors recognition. Higher-level exams—especially Grades 6–8, are often viewed as strong credentials on college applications and may fulfill music prerequisites at conservatories or universities. At Song of Songs, we guide students through this process to help their hard work translate into real academic value.
USA-based Universities where ABRSM qualifications are mandatory, recommended or gain credit
BMus (Hons) Music
Performance
ABRSM Grade 6 – 8 qualifications
evaluated for undergraduate level
credit
MUS-S 140
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MUS-UN 100
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MUS-P 100
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MUS-UN 100
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MUS-UN 100
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MUS-UN 100
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MUS-UN 100
ABRSM Double Bass Grade 8
earns 6 credits
ABRSM Flute Grade 8 earns 6
credits
ABRSM Piano Grade 8 earns 6
credits
ABRSM Theory Grade 8 earns 6
credits
ABRSM Cello Grade 8 earns 6
credits
ABRSM Violin Grade 8 earns 6
credits
ABRSM Singing Grade 8 earns 6
credits
Elective credit
​ABRSM Grade 8 Practical and Music Theory up to 3 credit hours. ARSM Performance diploma up to 3 credit hours
Elective credit
​ABRSM Grade 8 Practical may be eligible for up to 3 credit hours (evaluated on a case-by-case basis)
Music credit
ABRSM Grade 8 Music Theory
earns 3 credit hours
ABRSM Grade 8 Practical Piano
earns 3 credit hours
Elective credit
ABRSM Grade 8 and ABRSM
ARSM may be eligible for 3 credit
hours
Elective credit
ABRSM Grade 8 Practical in any
instrument or Grade 8 Music
Theory earns up to 3 credit hours
Elective credit
ABRSM ARSM in Performance may be eligible for transfer credit
Music elective credit
ABRSM Grade 8 Practical in any
instrument and ARSM
Performance Diploma up to 3
credit hours for MUS 1XX (ARTS)
Admission requirements
Transfer credit
LRSM in Music Performance can
serve as a pathway for entry onto
the graduate music program.
FRSM in Music Performance
holders can transfer up to 6
credits onto the graduate music
program