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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Musical Direction
| Institution | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Stage and Screen |
| Web | http://www.rcs.ac.uk |
| admissions@rcs.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0141 332 4101 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This one-year programme is designed to teach you the core skills and processes required to progress into the industry or on to full-time master’s study. Studying within a safe and collaborative environment, you will have the opportunity to work closely with key skill practitioners, performers, actors, musicians, and other artists from across RCS.
This one-year programme is designed to teach you the core skills and processes required to progress into the industry or on to full-time master’s study. Studying within a safe and collaborative environment, you will have the opportunity to work closely with key skill practitioners, performers, actors, musicians, and other artists from across RCS.
The design of this programme is weighted towards skills, with a focus placed on grounding, developing, and gaining fresh insight. By allowing space to prepare and learn from each session, students are given the opportunity to ground and develop the essential skills needed as a growing Musical Director.
These skills are structured into the 5 areas highlighted below: Keyboard skills Conducting skills Scoring and arranging techniques Vocal technique and repertoire coaching, *Programming and Sound
Once confidence and consistency are gained in each area, project preparation sessions are then introduced. These sessions are designed to break down and explore the process of Musical Directing out with a larger process, before giving the opportunity to integrate this learning into a small project.
These sessions will include: Note learning sessions Voice warm-ups Keys depping processes Conducting small and large ensembles Techniques for coaching the voice Working with a creative and production team
You will work with specialist project and Industry mentors to support your individual aims and goals, and to gain insight into how your artistic practice relates to musical theatre more broadly. Opportunities to observe, assist and lead on projects will be explored as you grow in skill and experience, with the aim of supporting the next generation of innovative and highly skilled musical directors.
Curriculum Review We are currently in the review cycle for our postgraduate programmes starting in 2026, 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.
Graduate Diploma - Grad Dip
| Level | SCQF Level 9 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants are normally expected to hold an appropriate undergraduate 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 | 11496 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | 11496 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 18208 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 11496 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 11496 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11496 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11496 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18208 GBP for Year 1 |
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