
Artist Diploma in Performance (Keyboard)
Royal College of MusicCourse Overview
Offered by Royal College of Music, the Art Dip Artist Diploma in Performance (Keyboard) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Artist Diploma (ArtDip) represents the highest level of taught postgraduate study. It is tailored to musicians aiming to hone their skills by working intensively on specific areas of their artistic development. The Artist Diploma is designed for students who wish to work intensively on solo performance as a prelude to entering the music profession. 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.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | How to apply The application deadline for most applications is 1 October 2026, although this may vary for some overseas audition locations. Check your deadline before applying. Late applications may be considered where places remain. If you miss a deadline |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£21,684
per year
Home Student Fee
£8,704
regulated fee
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