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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Music Performance (MMus)
Institution | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland |
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Department | School of Music |
Web | http://www.rcs.ac.uk |
admissions@rcs.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 0141 332 4101 |
Study type | Taught |
Master of Music - MMus
Summary
The MMus Performance programme is designed for students who aim to make music their life’s work.
Perhaps you aspire to become an opera singer, a concert artist or orchestral musician; to accompany, compose or arrange; to work as a freelance instrumentalist or to be a conductor, music leader or animateur. You may be planning to coach or teach, either as the sole focus of your professional life or, more likely, as part of a portfolio career. You might have your sights set on doctoral study, on making a contribution to Scotland’s vibrant traditional music culture or may perhaps wish to fulfil one of the vital specialist music roles in related art forms such as ballet.
Whatever your rationale for joining the Conservatoire’s MMus programme, you are here to refine and extend your musicianship in preparation for your next steps.
Our MMus Performance pathway places a main emphasis on performance instead of academic work, with 80 of 120 credits for first year MMus students dedicated to your principal study, this rises to 90 credits in second year. The programme is designed to be flexible and in both stages you will be able to choose your other credits from a range of options including performance classes, ensembles, rehearsals and masterclasses, and/or other courses from across the many disciplines we offer here at the Conservatoire. next steps.
**Please note the following:
The international deadline for keyboard students is the 2nd October 2024.
The international deadline for all other instruments the is the 1st December 2024,
We would encourage all applicants to apply by the 2nd October 2024 to be guaranteed consideration for the first round of scholarship**
**Overseas Auditions**
Please note, we will not be able to audition certain instruments at our overseas auditions, please see our website for more information.
**Curriculum Review**
We are currently in the review cycle for our postgraduate music programmes starting in 2025, these courses are currently designated 'subject to validation'. This is standard practice during curriculum review periods. The outcome of this process, may mean there are some changes to how your programme is delivered.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Candidates for both the MMus and MA are normally expected to hold a good honours (at least 2:2) degree, or its overseas equivalent, in a subject area relevant to the demands of the programme. |
Location | Main Site 100 Renfrew Street Glasgow G2 3DB |
Fees
Channel Islands | 12870 GBP for Year 1 |
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England | 12870 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 12870 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 12870 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 12870 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 12870 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 27467 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 27467 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The MMus degree is intended for students who are seeking an extended and thorough professional grounding at Masters level in their chosen area of specialism. This is a two-year full-time programme, leading to 240 SCQF credits at level 11 (120 ECTS credits).
Perhaps you aspire to become an opera singer, a concert artist or orchestral musician; to accompany, compose or arrange; to work as a music leader, conductor, or freelance instrumentalist. You may be planning to coach or teach, either as the sole focus of your professional life or, more likely, as part of a portfolio career. You might have your sights set on doctoral study, on making a contribution to Scotland’s vibrant music culture, whatever your rationale for joining the Conservatoire’s MMus programme, you are here to refine and extend your musicianship in preparation for your next steps.
**Please note the following:
The international deadline for keyboard students is the 2nd October 2023.
The international deadline for all other instruments the is the 1st December 2023,
We would encourage all applicants to apply by the 2nd October 2023 to be guaranteed consideration for the first round of scholarship**
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Candidates for both the MMus and MA are normally expected to hold a good honours (at least 2:2) degree, or its overseas equivalent, in a subject area relevant to the demands of the programme. |
Location | Main Site 100 Renfrew Street Glasgow G2 3DB |
Fees
Channel Islands | 12870 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
England | 12870 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 12870 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 12870 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 12870 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 12870 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 27467 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 27467 GBP for Year 1 |
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