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 Orchestral Conducting
- Master of Music
- 2 Years
- Full-Time
- 20 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 Orchestral Conducting programme is available over two years, full time. For more information, please see our website: https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/course/mmus-orchestral-conducting
Course overview
With our specialist master’s programme, you’ll learn how to fulfil the role of conductor with creativity, style and authority.
Our course is flexible, allowing you to tailor your study to suit your musical interests and career ambitions. You’ll be guided by professional musicians, who will work with you to develop your strengths and drive you to become the most accomplished artist you can be.
Alongside your training, you’ll gain all the professional skills you need to pursue a career in the ever-changing arts industry.
Outside of class, you can take part in conducting and directing opportunities – from College ensembles, rehearsals and productions to self-promoted student performances.
Key to this programme are the collaborative relationships we have with the arts industry – such as the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales and Welsh National Opera – giving you a chance to network and gain unrivalled insight into the inner workings of the business.
Our programme gives you the space to really push your artistic boundaries, build strong creative partnerships and successfully prepare yourself for the next step in your musical career.
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
- Conducting (Orchestral)
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
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:
- 816F
- 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
- All applicants are required to submit an audition via Acceptd. 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 |
| Online | £63 |
*Fee not collected by UCAS
Joint principal specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee |
|---|---|
| CBCDC Myfyrwyr | Not Applicable |
| Online | Not Applicable |
*Fee not collected by UCAS
Additional Information
Applicants to the postgraduate Orchestral Conducting programmes are initially required to submit a visual recording of a performance, within which they appear as conductor of an orchestra. Applicants will be shortlisted for audition on the basis of their recorded submission.
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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