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PostgraduateMaster of MusicUCAS: 802F

Choral Conducting MMus (Full-Time)

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Birmingham, England
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2 yearsDuration
£28,460Per Year (Intl)
£12,880Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MMus Choral Conducting MMus (Full-Time) at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Designed for recent graduates and suitably qualified mature students, our taught Master of Music (MMus) and Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) Choral Conducting courses provide the technical training, collaborative opportunities and podium time necessary to help you prepare for a career as a professional conductor. Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is an exciting destination for choral conductors to gain experience both internally and externally through an active recording and concert schedule, plus opportunities to engage with and observe the work of choirs and choruses at the CBSO (City of Birming... 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

Advanced Choral Conducting Technique
Choral Repertoire and Score Analysis
Rehearsal Pedagogy and Ensemble Management
Orchestral and Operatic Conducting
Historical Performance Practice
Contemporary Music and New Works
Research Methods in Music
Postgraduate Conducting Project
UCAS Code:802F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements Thursday 11 June Book your place Entry Requirements Essential requirements UK students should normally hold an honours degree, ideally but not necessarily in Music. Applicants for most Principal Study areas will be auditioned live, but some will require you to submit a portfolio in addition to or instead of a live audition/interview. We work with you to develop your portfolio whilst you are studying with us and proactive students are able to gain significant experience and bui

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,460

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£56,920

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£15,500£19,500£22,500
5 years£19,500£24,500£27,000
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
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About Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

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