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PostgraduateMaster of ArtsUCAS: 816F

Music Performance - Joint Principal Study

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£13,707Per Year (Intl)
£29,786Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MA (PG) Music Performance - Joint Principal Study at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The MA Joint Principal Study (JPS) degree is intended for exceptional students who are capable of performing at masters level in more than one discipline. Your study will be shared between two departments, with both individual lessons and supporting classes split between disciplines. Possible combinations include: -Two instruments from different families within the performance strand, e.g. International tuition fees are £13,707 per year, home/UK fees are £29,786 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

Advanced Performance Practice: Primary Discipline
Advanced Performance Practice: Secondary Discipline
Postgraduate Individual Study: Primary Discipline
Postgraduate Individual Study: Secondary Discipline
Research Methods in Music Performance
Critical Analysis and Contextualisation
Professional Development and Performance Management
Master's Research Project
UCAS Code:816F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement815F - MMus OR 816F - MA Audition Fee: Principal Study 1 – 80 credits Individual lessons divided between departments as negotiated 4 negotiated performance

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,707

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£13,707

Home Student Fee

£29,786

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees & Funding Tuition Fees Cost of Living & Programme Costs

📊 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

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

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