Prospective candidates are reminded that they must be Members of the College before they can sit any of its examinations.
The College reserves the right to alter the regulations and requirements for its examinations at any time, and will do everything reasonable to ensure that all candidates are informed of such alterations. Click here to download the current regulations.
Entries can be made either:
• online via the Members’ Area of this website (you will need to be signed in to see the relevant options), or
• on the official application form available from either the download section of this website or from
Administration on 05601 269 426 or at andrew.macintosh@rco.org.uk. In which case the completed form, with the appropriate entry fee, must be returned to The Royal College of Organists, Bookings and Payments, PO Box 7328, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 9DU, to be received no later than the advertised deadline. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
Applicants who are not Members of the College must also join the College online or submit a completed Membership application form (also available in the download section or from the Administration) for Full or Student Membership, accompanied by the first annual subscription. Individuals who do not hold personal Membership of the College but belong to organisations holding Corporate Membership are not eligible to apply for examination.
Cheques should be made payable to ‘The Royal College of Organists’.
Click here to download a copy of the complete 2015-2016 Diploma Regulations.
Click here to download a copy of the complete 2016-2017 Diploma Regulations.