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PostgraduateDoctor of Performing ArtsUCAS: 470F

Doctor of Performing Arts - FT

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
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3 yearsDuration
£23,191Per Year (Intl)
£9,965Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the DPerf Doctor of Performing Arts - FT at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Validated by the University of St Andrews, the purpose of the Doctor of Performing Arts programme is to enable professional artistic development at the highest level and provide a structure within which you can make a significant and original contribution to your chosen artistic field. It is a doctoral programme comparable in scope, level and ambition to the PhD, but squarely focused on making a significant and original contribution to the artistic field within which the work resides. The vision of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is to be Scotland’s globally-recognised and inspirational... International tuition fees are £23,191 per year, home/UK fees are £9,965 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 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

Advanced Artistic Practice and Research
Professional Performance Development
Critical Contextualisation of Practice
Postgraduate Dissertation in Performing Arts
Mentored Creative Project
Research Methodology for Performing Artists
Collaborative Professional Practice
Reflection and Scholarly Documentation of Artistic Work
UCAS Code:470F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementThe vision of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is to be Scotland’s globally-recognised and inspirational leader in learning for the performing arts, attracting and nurturing the next Scottish and international creative talent. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers opportunities for suitably qualified students to work towards the achievement of a Doctor of Performing Arts in appropriate areas of enquiry. Applications will only be successful if it is clear that the proposed work can best b

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,191

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£69,573

Home Student Fee

£9,965

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Tuition fees

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
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About Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

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