
Graduate Diploma in Vocal Performance
Royal College of MusicCourse Overview
The Grad Dip Graduate Diploma in Vocal Performance at Royal College of Music is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. During your time on the Graduate Diploma course, you will build or reinforce a solid vocal technique while developing your skills in languages and movement. Singers who demonstrate potential for significant vocal achievement, but who lack formal grounding, will have the opportunity to develop their repertoire knowledge. By the end of the year, you will have developed a vocal technique suitable for the demands of Masters level study at a conservatoire. 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
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
Graduate Outcomes
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About Royal College of Music
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