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PostgraduateGraduate DiplomaUCAS: 705F

Musical Direction

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£18,208Per Year (Intl)
£11,496Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the Grad Dip Musical Direction provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This one-year programme is designed to teach you the core skills and processes required to progress into the industry or on to full-time master’s study. Studying within a safe and collaborative environment, you will have the opportunity to work closely with key skill practitioners, performers, actors, musicians, and other artists from across RCS. This one-year programme is designed to teach you the core skills and processes required to progress into the industry or on to full-time master’s study. International tuition fees are £18,208 per year, home/UK fees are £11,496 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 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

Conducting Technique and Score Analysis
Keyboard Skills for Musical Direction
Vocal Coaching and Repertoire Development
Orchestration and Arranging for Theatre
Sound Design and Technical Programming
Collaborative Performance Project Preparation
Professional Practice in Musical Direction
Research Methods and Creative Investigation
UCAS Code:705F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements Skip to main content Professional Graduate Diploma in Musical Directing This one-year programme is designed to teach you the core skills and processes required to progress into the industry or on to full-time master’s study.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,208

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,208

Home Student Fee

£11,496

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
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About Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

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

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