International Artist Diploma

UK

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What will I learn?

The Postgraduate Diploma in Solo Performance/Vocal Studies and Opera (International Artist Diploma) represents the pinnacle of achievement in performance at the RNCM and is intended for a small number of artists on the cusp of international careers.

Through intensive tuition and specialist classes, you’ll receive advanced musical training to the highest level in performance or conducting, honing your artistic, technical, presentation and communication skills. You’ll also expand your recital and concerto repertory and benefit from prestigious performance opportunities with the BBC Philharmonic and the College.

Solo Performance offers high-profile public performance opportunities, bespoke packages of intensive one-to-one tuition with a range of tutors, access to a professional pianist, and professional career development. Assessment is a full-evening public recital at the RNCM and a concerto with the BBC Philharmonic.

Vocal Studies and Opera offers opportunities to work with renowned international coaches, directors and conductors, develop performance skills through intensive one-to-one coaching, vocal consultancy and language coaching, experience a wide range of classes focusing on stage skills, and major roles in the College’s opera productions.

Which department am I in?

Royal Northern college of music

Study options

Full Time (9 months)

Tuition fees
£18,250.00 (19,21,457) per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date

September 2024

Venue

Royal Northern College of Music

124 Oxford Road,

Manchester,

M13 9RD, England

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission to the International Artist Diploma is by competitive audition. Entrants must demonstrate exceptional ability and potential for an international career. Candidates whose first language is not English must meet the English language requirements for this course. These are IELTS 6.0, with no less than 5.5 in each component (or equivalent as defined by UKVI).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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