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Artist Diploma (Taught)

  • PGA
  • 2 Years
  • Part-time
  • 7 September 2026
  • Postgraduate
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Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
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Course summary

The Artist Diploma is an ideal bridge to the music profession for advanced students who have already completed a postgraduate programme.

Through one-to-one and small group tuition, you will develop your exceptional musical skills as you learn to communicate as an artist at the very highest level. You will also create a professional portfolio, develop your entrepreneurial skills and have the opportunity to undertake a placement with a professional mentor.

This training enables you to confidently enter the music world with a highly evolved professional profile.

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
  • Clarinet (Theatre doubling)
  • Collaborative Piano
  • Composition
  • Double Bass
  • Ensemble Artistry
  • Euphonium
  • Flute
  • Flute (Theatre doubling)
  • Guitar (Classical)
  • Harp
  • Horn (French)
  • Oboe
  • Percussion with Kit or Timpani
  • Piano
  • Saxophone (Alto)
  • Saxophone (Baritone)
  • Saxophone (Soprano)
  • Saxophone (Tenor)
  • Saxophone (Theatre doubling)
  • Trombone (Bass)
  • Trombone (Tenor)
  • Trumpet
  • Tuba
  • Viola
  • Violin
  • Voice (Baritone)
  • Voice (Bass)
  • Voice (Bass-Baritone)
  • Voice (Contralto)
  • Voice (Counter-Tenor)
  • Voice (Mezzo-Soprano)
  • Voice (Soprano)
  • Voice (Tenor)

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • PGA • Part-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 7 September 2026

Apply by
2 October

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:
602P
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
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:
602P
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

A recognised Postgraduate Diploma or Masters Degree

English language requirements

Everything you need to know about English Language requirements at Trinity Laban https://www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/english-language-requirements/

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

LocationOn-time FeeLate Fee
Other - non-UK auditions £95 £95
In person £95 £95
By recording £95 £95

Joint principal specialism assessment

LocationOn-time FeeLate fee
Other - non-UK auditionsNot available at this location
In personNot available at this location
By recordingNot available at this location

Additional Information

We offer auditions in a wide range of international locations. For more information on when we will be auditioning in your country please see www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/overseas-auditions

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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