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Advanced PGDip in Music

Institution
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland · School of Music
Qualifications
AdvPGDip
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Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

Candidates are normally expected to hold a Masters degree in Music, or its overseas equivalent.
English Language Requirements
The language of study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) is English. All applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence that their English language level meets the entrance requirements.
The required IELTS level for this programme is 6.0 overall with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component.
Full details of the English language tests and equivalencies we accept can be found on our English Language Requirements page.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Music is designed to allow students with existing masters qualifications to progress further within their discipline. You will have the opportunity to extend and deepen your skills, knowledge and understanding in and through performance within a rich conservatoire environment.

The Advanced Postgraduate Diploma is available to performers in the following disciplines:
  • All string, woodwind and brass instruments, solo, chamber or orchestral
  • Guitar and harp
  • Timpani and percussion, including marimba
  • Piano solo and collaborative, harpsichord, organ, accordion
  • Vocal performance
  • Traditional performance
  • Jazz performance
It is not available for Conducting, Composition, or Piano for Dance.

Information for international students

You can find information for international students on our dedicated webpage.

Fees and funding

UK students
13194
International students
28919

Funding & Scholarships

Please note, this programme is not eligible for government funding support, so must be self-funded by the applicant.

For academic year 2025/26:

Performance:

Home: £13,194

International: £28,919

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Vocal and Opera:

Home: £14,428

International: £ 29,738

Please note these fees are subject to change.

You can find out about the funding and scholarships available for studying at RCS by visiting our dedicated webpage

In addition to tuition fees, it is estimated that you will need between £11,200 and £15,300 per year to live in Glasgow, plus programme costs. Much will depend on your lifestyle and whether your course runs for three or four terms.
Programmes within the School of Music have a range of associated costs related to the specific activities required and advised by the programme team. You can find an indication of these costs here.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • AdvPGDip
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

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admissions@rcs.ac.uk
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