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Postgraduate Diploma
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
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Postgraduate Diploma
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
Select a an exam type
About the programme
This programme is for advanced students with exceptional aptitude in their specialism, and strong professional and artistic ambitions. It provides specialist, professional training if you are looking to embark on a national and international career.
The Artist Diploma represents post-Masters progression, and is designed to meet the specialised needs and aspirations of outstanding performance students, and to support them with the competence and sensitivity required.
Assessment and performances
At the end of the two-year programme, performance is assessed in a fully-staged opera production or full-length recital in Milton Court. Repetiteurs will undergo a 60-70 minute assessment split between a public recital and a private mock audition.
You will be involved in performances throughout both years, from platforms to formal and informal recitals and productions. You will also be expected and encouraged to be active outside the School if your visa allows, taking proactive steps to promote a freelance career.
Applicants should have obtained a Masters of Music Degree or international equivalent, and the programme is open to specialisms in Instrumental, Vocal, Opera Studies (both voice and repetiteur) and Historical Performance. As an Artist Diploma student, your contact time will be as bespoke as possible in order to meet your specialist, highly individual needs, and to support you in achieving your professional and artistic goals.
Students living in
Domestic
£7,560 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£17,150 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£17,150 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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