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Master of Conducting
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
30-unit genre-inclusive master's developing instrumental and vocal conductors.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Conducting
- develop creative practice
- evaluate artistic work and communicate ideas. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- not a published outcomes statement.
Career outcomes
- Potential pathways related to Conducting include creative practice
- design support
- media-related roles and further study. Individual roles may require further training
- licensing or professional experience
- employment is not guaranteed.
Curriculum
- 30 units. Genre-inclusive conducting study with frequent podium time
- mentorship from choral
- wind
- orchestral and opera faculty
- and flexible repertoire study and programming tailored to student goals. Audition required.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Normally a UK 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject; some courses ask for professional qualifications
- work experience
- a portfolio
- an audition or an interview. English: IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 unless the course page states more.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject, BCUIC pre-master's accepted for entry, CV for applicants who graduated over 2 years ago, Some courses need work experience or portfolio
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 59
- Institutional test: BCU English Proficiency Test at IELTS 6.0 level
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose
- References or resume where requested
- Proof of language proficiency if required
- Additional documents subject to the official program checklist
How to apply
- Review the course entry and English language requirements. Apply using UCAS or the appropriate postgraduate application route. Submit academic transcripts and relevant supporting documents. Complete any interview or portfolio assessment where required. Meet the conditions of the offer. Complete the CAS checks and applicable tuition payment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £29,460 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £30 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Royal Birmingham Conservatoire |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Royal Birmingham Conservatoire |
| Department | Music |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £29,460 GBP per year. The application fee is £30 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 59, Institutional test: BCU English Proficiency Test at IELTS 6.0 level. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.