Program Overview
The Orchestral Performance (PGDIPMMus) at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Orchestral Performance (PGDIPMMus) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 9,970 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,880 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Orchestral Performance (PGDIPMMus) programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Two year, full time programmes starting in September
- One year intensive programmes available in some cases
- Advanced principal study tuition from professional musicians
- Training in career development, self-promotion, event management and sustainable technique
- International masterclass series
- Fully integrated performance programme by international artists
- Performance Practice training supported by seminars, tutorials and symposia
- Training in performance analysis and presentation (MA and MMus)
- Advanced research and specialist performance analysis training (MMus only)
- Established work placement schemes
- Optional training in advanced teaching skills and arts management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry to the postgraduate music programmes is by audition (or by interview for Composition applicants). Candidates should be able to demonstrate a level of performance ability appropriate for professional training. Composition applicants will be asked to send examples of their creative work to discuss at interview.
Minimum entry requirements usually include an undergraduate degree in music (2:1 or higher for Masters applicants) or an equivalent qualification. Candidates who have been studying or working in another field will be considered.
Applicants who already have a postgraduate diploma or equivalent qualification in music may be eligible for entry to the one year MA \xc2\x91Top-Up\xc2\x92 programme.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 9,970 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,880 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 9,970 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,880 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
Cardiff, Wales
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is the National Conservatoire of Wales, located in Cardiff, Wales, providing professional training for actors, musicians, designers, technicians and arts...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
