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Professional Diploma Composition/ Performance Level 7 (Taught)

Study level:
Postgraduate
UCAS Conservatoires

Course options

Study mode:
Part-time
Qualification:
Professional Diploma - Prof Dip
Duration:
2 Years
Start date:
09/2025
Campus:
Main Site
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Course summary

The Professional Diploma is aimed at high level performers and composers who want to enhance their career prospects, or focus on specific areas of professional development. Through a blend of one-to-one Principal Study tuition, group classes, workshops, seminars and masterclasses, you will develop high level musicianship and creative skills. You’ll also extend your repertoire and work on your skills both as a soloist and as an ensemble player.

During the programme, you will develop independent learning strategies, decide on your own targets and determine the direction of your studies according to your personal goals and ambitions.

Course details

Principal study options

During the application and audition process, you must select which instrument(s) you wish to specialise in for the duration of your course. On this course, you can choose from the following options:

Main specialism

Only one specialism is studied. It may be possible to study a further instrument, but this will not contribute towards the qualification.

Instrument/specialisms

For all courses, you must select at least one specialism from the 'primary' list. For those studying primary/secondary pathways, two instruments may be selected – one from the 'primary' list and one from the 'secondary' list. Joint pathway students may select any two instruments from either list.

Primary instrument/specialism
  • Bassoon
  • Cello
  • Clarinet
  • Collaborative Piano
  • Composition
  • Double Bass
  • Euphonium
  • Flute
  • Guitar (Classical)
  • Harp
  • Horn (French)
  • Oboe
  • Percussion with Kit or Timpani
  • Piano
  • Saxophone (Alto)
  • Saxophone (Baritone)
  • Saxophone (Soprano)
  • Saxophone (Tenor)
  • Trombone (Bass)
  • Trombone (Tenor)
  • Trumpet
  • Trumpet (Natural)
  • Tuba
  • Viola
  • Violin
  • Voice (Baritone)
  • Voice (Bass)
  • Voice (Bass-Baritone)
  • Voice (Contralto)
  • Voice (Counter-Tenor)
  • Voice (Male Soprano)
  • Voice (Mezzo-Soprano)
  • Voice (Soprano)
  • Voice (Tenor)

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
106P
Institution code:
T75
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

If you are an international applicant, or you are applying for a postgraduate course, or are choosing certain assessment locations, the 'on time' deadline may be later in the year - please contact the conservatoire directly.

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
106P
Institution code:
T75
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s level degree or equivalent, although other qualifications or professional experience will be considered
IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four areas or Trinity College London’s Integrated Skills in English III (ISEII) if English is not your first language

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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