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PostgraduateArtist DiplomaUCAS: 606F

Artist Diploma in Composition

Royal College of Music
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£21,684Per Year (Intl)
£8,704Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the Art Dip Artist Diploma in Composition at Royal College of Music. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Artist Diploma in Composition is designed for students wishing to work intensively on the technique and practice of Composition or Composition for Screen, as a prelude to professional activity as a composer. It provides time for concentrated study with a principal study composition teacher, or teachers, and enables sustained focus on one or more specific projects leading to final examination in the form of a portfolio submission of work. Composers are offered a wholly exceptional performance environment in which they have the opportunity to hear their compositions played by resident and... A minimum ielts score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a 93% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Compositional Technique
Orchestration and Instrumental Writing
Contemporary Composition Practice
Composition for Screen and Media
Portfolio Development and Professional Practice
Performance and Contextual Analysis
Research Methods in Composition
Sustained Project Realisation
UCAS Code:606F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements All offers for performers are made on the basis of their performance at audition. Candidates require a postgraduate diploma or Masters degree in music, or equivalent experience. The RCM welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and alternative qualifications may be considered. If your qualifications are not listed here, please

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,684

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£21,684

Home Student Fee

£8,704

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
10%Studying
20%Work & Study
75%Professional Jobs
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