Program Overview
The Opera Performance 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 Opera Performance 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 10,553 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,215 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Opera Performance 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
- The Collaborative Performer
- Performing Recitative
- The Singer-Actor
- Preparing Opera Scenes
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Typical minimum entry requirements include an upper second class degree in music with considerable practical experience.
Candidates who have a degree but not in music need to have significant experience within the field.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 10,553 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,215 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 10,553 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,215 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
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
