Viola da Gamba (Historical Performance) – Postgraduate Certificate at Royal Academy of Music

Programme overview

The Postgraduate Certificate in Viola da Gamba (Historical Performance) is a two-year Level 7 course for students with a high standard of musical ability who do not hold an Honours degree or meet the academic entrance requirements for the MA. Students receive the full range of MA tuition and the syllabus is identical to the MA except for the final portfolio; completing it with a satisfactory portfolio leads to an MA.

Department: Historical Performance | Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Syllabus identical to the MA: performance classes, masterclasses, individual lessons for the Principal Study, ensemble coaching, lectures, seminars and academic supervisions, plus electives.

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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 15,350 a year. Tuition per academic year; may increase during studies. Source

International applicants: GBP 31,200 a year. Tuition per academic year; may increase during studies. Source

Duration: 2 years full-time

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