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UndergraduateBachelor of Music (with Honours)UCAS: 301F

Music Performance - Joint Principal Study

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£28,919Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BMus (Hon) Music Performance - Joint Principal Study at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Joint Principal Study (JPS) pathway is a specialist four-year pathway that enables students with exceptional potential in two disciplines to pursue these in parallel at degree level. It is strongly practical and vocational in purpose, with most of your study time devoted to activities in the two principal study areas, but this is substantially complemented by a core curriculum in professional skills development, research skills, and development of critical and reflective thinking. The programme’s structure and content are designed to allow you to develop the full range of your creative ... International tuition fees are £28,919 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 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

Principal Study 1: Performance Practice
Principal Study 2: Performance Practice
Chamber Music and Ensemble Performance
Professional Development in Music
Research Skills and Critical Reflection
Music Technology and Production
Advanced Performance Technique
Portfolio Career Development and Industry Preparation
UCAS Code:301F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A* - E

Passes in two subjects at GCE Advanced level

International Baccalaureate

45 - 24 points

minimum score of 24 with 3 subjects at Higher Level

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,919

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£115,676

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees & Funding Tuition fees Cost of Living & Programme Costs

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£15,000£23,500£30,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

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

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
74%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
50%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
89%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

About Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers Music Performance - Joint Principal Study as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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