Advanced Postgraduate Diploma Professional Performance (Full-Time)
Royal Birmingham ConservatoireCourse Overview
The AdvPgDip Advanced Postgraduate Diploma Professional Performance (Full-Time) at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Support your developing career as a professional performer with Birmingham Conservatoire's post-Masters, Advanced Postgraduate Diploma (APD) in Professional Performance. You can choose from one of seven specialisms: Instrumental performance, Vocal Performance, Collaborative Piano, Organ Performance, Chamber Music Performance, Opera Repetiteur or Choral Conducting. Our Advanced Postgraduate Diploma is at post-Master's level, and is ideal for you if you're an advanced postgraduate performer who already has a Master's degree, and are beginning to accept professional level engagements. International tuition fees are £28,460 per year, home/UK fees are £12,880 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry Requirements Assessment focuses on your work in professional contexts, via a Professional Performance Portfolio module and a choice of External Engagement and Professional Project |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£28,460
per year
Home Student Fee
£12,880
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.
💰 Graduate Salaries — Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £15,500 | £19,500 | £22,500 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £24,500 | £27,000 |
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About Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
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