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Musical Theatre Performance – Postgraduate Certificate at Royal Academy of Music

Royal Academy of Music, United Kingdom

Programme overview

An intensive one-year programme that trains students for a career in musical theatre, designed as an option for postgraduate students who cannot meet the academic entrance requirements for the Master of Arts. The syllabus is identical to the Master of Arts in Musical Theatre Performance except for the final portfolio component, and a student who completes it with a satisfactory portfolio graduates with an MA.

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

Career pathways

Graduates enjoy success in major West End shows and international productions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A performance (or compositional, where applicable) standard at least equivalent to that of a recognised music performance diploma. There are no academic or written requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate.

Domestic applicants: GBP 21,500 a year. Tuition per academic year; may increase during studies. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,500 a year. Tuition per academic year; may increase during studies. Source

Duration: 1 year

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