Composition – Advanced Professional Diploma at Royal Academy of Music

Programme overview

The Advanced Professional Diploma is a level 8 postgraduate course for musicians who already hold a Master's degree or equivalent professional experience and are close to entering the profession. Students define their own professional outcomes and are supported in developing independence in their work, with one-to-one lessons and course supervision. Composition applicants are assessed through the Composition and Contemporary Music Department.

Department: Composition and Contemporary Music Department | Duration: 9 months | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

One-to-one lessons are combined with supervision and postgraduate electives such as Analysis and Aesthetics, Composition Pathway, Audio Recording Techniques, Creative Programming and Research, and Leadership Skills for Artists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Master's qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject, though applications are welcomed from students who may not meet the usual academic requirements. A performance (or compositional, where applicable) standard at least equivalent to recognised postgraduate degrees and a clear sense of a specialism for further study.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,550 a year. UK students Source

International applicants: GBP 28,950 a year. International students Source

Intake: September

Duration: 9 months

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