Professional Diploma Composition/ Performance Level 7 (Taught)
- PD
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 07/09/2026
- Postgraduate
- Main Site
- Course scheme
- UCAS Conservatoires
Course summary
he Professional Diploma is aimed at high level performers and composers who want to enhance their career prospects, or focus on specific areas of professional development. Through a blend of one-to-one Principal Study tuition, group classes, workshops, seminars and masterclasses, you will develop high level musicianship and creative skills. You’ll also extend your repertoire and work on your skills both as a soloist and as an ensemble player.
During the programme, you will develop independent learning strategies, decide on your own targets and determine the direction of your studies according to your personal goals and ambitions.
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
- Collaborative Piano
- Composition
- Double Bass
- Ensemble Artistry
- Euphonium
- Flute
- Guitar (Classical)
- Harp
- Horn (French)
- Oboe
- Percussion with Kit or Timpani
- Piano
- Saxophone (Alto)
- Saxophone (Baritone)
- Saxophone (Tenor)
- Trombone (Bass)
- Trombone (Tenor)
- Trumpet
- Trumpet (Natural)
- Tuba
- Viola
- Violin
- Voice (Baritone)
- 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
- PD • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 07/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
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:
- 106F
- Institution code:
- T75
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Trinity Laban has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- 106F
- Institution code:
- T75
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We welcome applications from across the world and accept a wide range of international qualifications. For more information please see www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/student-life/international-students
Entry requirements
Please see www.trinitylaban.ac.uk for programme information
English language requirements
Everything you need to know about English Language requirements at Trinity Laban https://www.trinitylaban.ac.uk/english-language-requirements/
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.