Orchestral Conducting PgDip (Full-Time)
Royal Birmingham ConservatoireCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the PgDip Orchestral Conducting PgDip (Full-Time) at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Designed for recent graduates and suitably qualified mature students, our taught Master of Music (MMus) and Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) Orchestral 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 currently the most exciting destination for orchestral conductors, with an active concert schedule. As a Principal Study Orchestral Conductor, you'll be offered individual tuition from our staff conductors, and also from the many distinguished gues... 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 |
🗣️ 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
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💰 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
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers Orchestral Conducting PgDip (Full-Time) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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