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PostgraduateAdvanced Artist DiplomaUCAS: 447F

Opera

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£14,861Per Year (Intl)
£30,630Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The Advanced Artist Diploma Opera at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. New for 2026, this bespoke one-year programme (SCQF Level 12), delivered in collaboration with Scottish Opera (www.scottishopera.org.uk), gives you the opportunity to appear in a production with a UK national company as the culmination of your studies. You will work with some of the world’s finest coaches in vocal technique and stagecraft, across a high-level programme of intensive learning designed to prepare you for professional success. This programme offers a learning and performance experience responsive to the needs of singers focused on entering the professional world. International tuition fees are £14,861 per year, home/UK fees are £30,630 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Auditions
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Glasgow
London
Seoul and Qingdao
Los Angeles
Chicago and New York
UCAS Code:447F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements 2 October 2025 / 1 December 2025 depending on audition location, see 'How to Apply' for more details Institution Code: 447F Audition Fee: View full profile Duncan Williams Duncan Williams Senior Coach, Opera and Course Coordinator, Repetiteurship Learn about Duncan Williams Close Duncan Williams Senior Coach, Opera and Course Coordinator, Repetiteurship Duncan has had a relationship with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for the last 20 years as both a teacher and visiting c

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,861

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£14,861

Home Student Fee

£30,630

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers Opera as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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