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MMus Opera Performance (Taught)
MMus · 2 Years · Full-time · 21/09/2026 · PostgraduateRoyal Welsh College of Music and Drama
- Scheme:
- UCAS Conservatoires
- Awarded by:
- University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
Course summary
The Opera Performance programme is available as two-year, full-time course. This programme provides advanced training relevant to the requirements and demands of professional opera companies. For more information, please see our website: http://www.rwcmd.ac.uk
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
- Voice (Alto)
- Voice (Baritone)
- Voice (Bass)
- Voice (Bass-Baritone)
- Voice (Contralto)
- Voice (Counter-Tenor)
- Voice (Mezzo-Soprano)
- Voice (Soprano)
- Voice (Tenor)
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:
- 852F
- 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
For information on UK Visa requirements please see: https://www.gov.uk/student-visa
Entry requirements
Entry is by audition, and you should be able to demonstrate a level of performance ability appropriate for professional training.
Minimum entry requirements usually include a 2:1 degree in music or an equivalent qualification, although we are able to consider applications from people without formal qualifications if they have an exceptional level of ability, practical experience and a good understanding of the opera profession.
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).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £15100 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £15100 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £15100 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £15100 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £15100 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £15100 | Year 1 |
| EU | £32000 | Year 1 |
| International | £32000 | Year 1 |
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.
Please see www.rwcmd.ac.uk for additional costs
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Course contact details
Admissions Team
Email:admissions@rwcmd.ac.uk
Phone:029 2039 1361
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