Postgraduate Diploma: Advanced Studies
Royal Northern College of Music
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The RNCM’s specialised Postgraduate Diploma Advanced Studies (PGDip) is ideal for performers and composers who have a Master’s-level qualification and wish to perfect their craft with us.Designed to enhance your musical experience, the programme offers exceptional Principal Study and group tuition, complemented by a flexible choice of modules that reflect the dynamic and evolving music industry. You’ll also benefit from a range of performance and professional development opportunities to ...Read more

The RNCM’s specialised Postgraduate Diploma Advanced Studies (PGDip) is ideal for performers and composers who have a Master’s-level qualification and wish to perfect their craft with us.

Designed to enhance your musical experience, the programme offers exceptional Principal Study and group tuition, complemented by a flexible choice of modules that reflect the dynamic and evolving music industry. You’ll also benefit from a range of performance and professional development opportunities to further enhance your creative and technical skills and employability.

The PGDip: Advanced Studies in Musical Performance/Composition consists of 120 credits and comprises the following two strands: Advanced Performance/Composition tuition and two elective modules. All PGDip students receive regular tuition from the RNCM’s team of internationally-acclaimed staff, a wealth of performance opportunities both at the College and externally, support of an appointed mentor who will advise you through your selection of options and in preparation for your final performance/portfolio, and vocational and academic elective modules options that complement specialist tuition and performance activities.

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Entry requirements

All PGDip applicants must hold an MMus or equivalent.

Tuition fees

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£12,300 per year

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The full time fee for 2024/25 entry is: £12300. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£27,900 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The full time fee for 2024/25 entry is: £27900. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£27,900 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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The full time fee for 2024/25 entry is: £27900. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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Royal Northern College of Music
124 Oxford Road Manchester M13 9RD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Oxford Road  0.3 miles away
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