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MMus Orchestral Performance (Taught)
- MMus
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 22/09/2025
- Postgraduate
- Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
- Course scheme
- UCAS Conservatoires
- Awarded by:
- University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
Course summary
The MMus Orchestral Performance programme is available over two years, full-time. In exceptional cases a one year intensive programme is available. We currently offer this course on the following instruments: Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Double Bass, Flute, French Horn, Harp, Oboe, Percussion & Timpani, Tenor/Bass Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola and Violin. For more information, please see our website: http://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/music
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
- Double Bass
- Flute
- Harp
- Horn (French)
- Oboe
- Percussion (Orchestral) & Timpani
- Trombone (Bass)
- Trombone (Tenor)
- Trumpet
- Tuba
- Viola
- Violin
How to apply
This course is closed for the 2025 academic cycle. Please contact the provider or view the 2026 courses.
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
2 October
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:
- 808F
- Institution code:
- R59
- Campus name:
- Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
International applicants whose first language is not English will need to gain an English language qualification. For more information, please see our website: https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/englishlanguage
Entry requirements
Entry is by audition. Minimum entry requirements usually include an undergraduate degree in music or an equivalent qualification. Applications from candidates who have been studying or working in another field will also be considered.
Additional entry requirements
- Audition
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £13800* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £13800* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £13800* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £13800* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £13800* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £13800* | Year 1 |
| EU | £29200* | Year 1 |
| International | £29200* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
The fees stated are for one academic year and are subject to an annual increase.
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
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Cathays Park
Cardiff
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Course contact details
Admissions Team
Email:admissions@rwcmd.ac.uk
Phone:029 2039 1361
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