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PostgraduateMaster of ArtsUCAS: 840F

Conducting

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£36,283Per Year (Intl)
£18,483Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the MA (PG) Conducting 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. The MA conducting programme provide you with the comprehensive and integrated training required of a professional conductor. You will concentrate on the technique and craft of conducting through diverse practical experience with the Royal Conservatoire orchestras, our opera department, and various classical and contemporary ensembles. Our extensive professional links in Glasgow and across Scotland offer unmatched opportunities to work with and observe the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the Red Note Ensemble, the Orchestra of Scottish Opera and the Sc... International tuition fees are £36,283 per year, home/UK fees are £18,483 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

Orchestral Conducting Technique
Operatic Direction and Score Study
Contemporary Music Direction
Aural Development for Conductors
Professional Conducting Practice
Advanced Baton Technique and Interpretation
Conducting Seminar and Industry Engagement
Research Project in Conducting
UCAS Code:840F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements Apply Now Page Navigation Key Info Apply Now Apply Now Overview You will concentrate on the technique and craft of conducting through diverse practical experience with the Royal Conservatoire orchestras, our opera department, and various classical and contemporary ensembles. Students at the RCS have masterclasses each year under the guidance of Professor Martyn Brabbins and other conductors with the BBC SSO and RSNO. In addition to the MMus/MA programme, the Royal Conservatoir

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£36,283

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£36,283

Home Student Fee

£18,483

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 Conducting as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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