Course contact details
Admissions Team
Email:admissions@rwcmd.ac.uk
Phone:029 2039 1361
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Castle Grounds
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3ER
MMus Collaborative Piano
- Master of Music
- 2 Years
- Full-Time
- 21 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
- Course scheme
- UCAS Conservatoires
- Awarded by:
- University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
Course summary
The MMus Collaborative Piano programme is available over two years, full-time. For more information, please see our website: http://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/keyboard
Course overview
Our innovative Master’s course offers specialist tuition in collaborative piano, along with many and varied opportunities to practise the art of ensemble performance.
At the heart of your study is one-to-one training with pianists who enjoy successful professional careers outside of teaching. They’ll guide you in repertoire choices that build your artistic, technical and ensemble skills, while covering as wide a range of repertoire and collaborative situations as possible to prepare you for life after graduation.
You’ll also receive regular coaching in ensemble performance, as well as language classes, vocal coaching sessions and advanced training in chamber music.
Performing solo and in a collaborative setting are also key to your training. As part of our rigorous programme of performance activities, you’ll improve your stamina, develop an awareness of professional protocols and enhance both your musical and non-musical communication skills.
Our welcoming learning environment gives you the freedom to really explore your musical interests and experiment with innovative new approaches to your work – all helping to set you up for a successful, lasting career as a collaborative musician.
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:
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
- Piano (Accompaniment)
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
- Republic of Ireland does not have vacancies
- International does not have vacancies
- EU does not have vacancies
- United Kingdom does not have vacancies
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
1 October 2026
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:
- 819F
- Institution code:
- R59
- Campus name:
- Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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
- Regardless of how you intend to audition all applicants are required to create an Acceptd profile and application. You should expect to be ready to do this at the point of submitting your UCAS application (https://app.getacceptd.com/rwcmd).
Assessment locations
In the event of a successful assessment, applicants may be invited for a further interview prior to being made an offer.
Remote assessment recordings may be accepted in the event that you cannot attend an assessment in person.
Single specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee |
|---|---|
| CBCDC Myfyrwyr | Fee Not Known |
| Cardiff RWCMD | Not available at this location |
| Online | Not available at this location |
*Fee not collected by UCAS
Joint principal specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee |
|---|---|
| CBCDC Myfyrwyr | Not Applicable |
| Cardiff RWCMD | Not Applicable |
| Online | Not Applicable |
*Fee not collected by UCAS
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £14400* | |
| EU & International | £31300* |
* 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.
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