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Musical Direction & Coaching – Professional Diploma at Royal Academy of Music

Royal Academy of Music, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A one-year programme of intensive full-time study that trains students for a career in musical theatre as musical directors and coaches, taught by industry professional Musical Directors and structured according to individual needs and experience.

Department: Musical Theatre  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

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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, set out in a project proposal.

Domestic applicants: GBP 17,100 a year. Tuition per academic year; may increase during studies. Source

International applicants: GBP 29,150 a year. Tuition per academic year; may increase during studies. Source

Duration: 1 year

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