Overview

What's covered in the course?

Develops your already advanced skills with high-quality tuition and professional performance opportunities.

Leads to a practical and performance-focused post-masters level qualification.

Helps support and advance your career as a professional musician or performer.
Gives you access to specialist, experienced tutors.
Provides numerous performance opportunities at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, including ensembles, coaching workshops and masterclasses.
Makes use of our excellent links with organisations such as City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO), Birmingham Contemporary Music Group (BCMG), Birmingham Royal Ballet, Birmingham Bach Choir, Ex Cathedra, Opera North, Welsh National Opera, and Orchestra of the Swan via our professional schemes.

Enables you to be part of a small cohort of colleagues who are also at the high, professional standard required to be admitted to this course, which is limited to a small number of students per year.Professional Performance - AdvPgDip (post-Masters level 8) is provided by Birmingham City University.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Instrumental Performance

Vocal Performance

Collaborative Piano

Chamber Music

Opera Repetiteur

Choral Conducting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-18 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music Music Performance View 206 other Masters in Music in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A postgraduate degree/diploma, normally (but not necessarily) specialising in performance or

Substantial, verifiable public performance experience at an appropriate level.

You'll need to demonstrate that you're able to perform to an appropriately advanced level.

The subsequent discussion will explore your musical interests and aspirations.

You'll also need to demonstrate an awareness of what is required of the performer wishing to forge a successful professional career in the 21st century, as well as an open mind about developing your own portfolio of relevant skills and experiences.

Bring a copy of the score for each work/movement you perform at audition.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

28460 GBP / year

≈ 28460 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12880 GBP / year

≈ 12880 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Credits

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Living costs

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