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Postgraduate Diploma Advanced Professional Practice (Taught)
1 Study option · PostgraduateRoyal Welsh College of Music and Drama
- Scheme:
- UCAS Conservatoires
- Awarded by:
- University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
Course summary
A one year full-time advanced, individually tailored, specialist programme for students who have completed a Masters course in Performance (instrumental, vocal and conducting) or Composition at a Conservatoire and are seeking a final, additional period of specialist training before entering their chosen area of the profession. For more information, please visit our website: https://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
- Cello (Jazz)
- Clarinet
- Clarinet (Jazz)
- Composition
- Conducting (Brass Band)
- Conducting (Choral)
- Conducting (Orchestral)
- Cornet
- Cornetto
- Double Bass
- Double Bass (Jazz)
- Drumkit (Jazz)
- Electric bass (jazz)
- Euphonium
- Flugelhorn
- Flute
- Flute (Jazz)
- Guitar (Classical)
- Guitar (Jazz)
- Harp
- Harpsichord
- Horn (Baritone)
- Horn (French)
- Horn (Natural)
- Horn (Tenor)
- Lute
- Oboe
- Percussion (Orchestral) & Timpani
- Piano
- Piano (Accompaniment)
- Piano (Jazz)
- Sackbut
- Saxophone
- Saxophone (Jazz)
- Trombone (Alto)
- Trombone (Bass)
- Trombone (Jazz)
- Trombone (Tenor)
- Trumpet
- Trumpet (Jazz)
- Trumpet (Natural)
- Tuba
- Viol
- Viola
- Violin
- Violin (Jazz)
- Voice (Alto)
- Voice (Alto/Mezzo) Opera
- Voice (Baritone)
- Voice (Bass)
- Voice (Bass-Baritone)
- Voice (Bass/Bar) Opera
- Voice (Contralto)
- Voice (Counter-Tenor)
- Voice (Counter-Tenor) Opera
- Voice (Jazz)
- Voice (Mezzo-Soprano)
- Voice (Soprano)
- Voice (Soprano) Opera
- Voice (Tenor)
- Voice (Tenor) Opera
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 625F
- Institution code:
- R59
Fees and funding
Choose a specific option to see funding information.
Course optionsRoyal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Castle Grounds
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3ER
Course contact details
Admissions Team
Email:admissions@rwcmd.ac.uk
Phone:029 2039 1361
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