Skip navigation
You are viewing our beta course page.

Graduate Diploma (Level 6) (Taught)

Study level:
Postgraduate
UCAS Conservatoires

Course options

Study mode:
Part-time
Qualification:
Graduate Diploma - Grad Dip
Duration:
2 Years
Start date:
09/2025
Campus:
Main Site
20242025
Apply

Course summary

Introduction
Our Graduate Diploma Programme is ideal for instrumentalists, vocalists and composers who have gained a degree and want to deepen their skills before undertaking postgraduate study.

During the programme you will hone your skills as an artist through one‑to-one Principal Study lessons, group tuition and experience playing as a soloist and in ensembles. We will encourage you to develop skills for lifelong learning by building working relationships with other students.

This is a graduate programme aimed at students considering entry to postgraduate study at a conservatoire or university who do not currently meet the required standard. The programme enhances musicianship skills to bring students to the level needed to enter a postgraduate music degree.

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
  • Composition
  • Double Bass (Jazz)
  • Drumkit (Jazz)
  • Flute
  • Guitar (Classical)
  • Guitar (Jazz Electric Bass)
  • Guitar (Jazz Electric Lead)
  • Harp
  • Horn (French)
  • Oboe
  • Percussion with Kit or Timpani
  • Piano
  • Piano (Jazz)
  • Saxophone
  • Saxophone (Alto)
  • Saxophone (Alto) Jazz
  • Saxophone (Baritone)
  • Saxophone (Baritone) Jazz
  • Saxophone (Tenor) Jazz
  • Trombone (Bass)
  • Trombone (Jazz)
  • Trumpet
  • Trumpet (Jazz)
  • Viola
  • Violin
  • Voice (Baritone)
  • Voice (Bass)
  • Voice (Contralto)
  • Voice (Counter-Tenor)
  • Voice (Jazz)
  • 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:
400P
Institution code:
T75
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

See why these ratings were awarded
What does this TEF outcome mean?

Discover Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

Learn what it's like to study at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. From key stats to campus highlights, open days, and more - find everything you need to know here.

Discover now

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:
400P
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

Before applying, you will need:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, although other qualifications or professional experience will be considered
IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in all four areas or Trinity College London’s Integrated Skills in English II (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.

Like this page