Primary instrument/specialism
- Accordion
- Bassoon
- Bassoon (Historical Performance)
- Cello
- Cello (Historical Performance)
- Clarinet
Course summary
As the role of professional musicians continues to change and adapt, this Diploma in Community and Participation at RQF Level 7 offers an opportunity to learn and develop skills and knowledge to support a varied portfolio career in music. The deadline to apply for this course is 13 January 2023. You should also send a CV and Personal Statement by email to [email protected] no later than 18:00 UK time on 20 January 2023. This diploma enables you to gain a range of skills suited to a multitude of sectors, including health and wellbeing, schools and education, as well as gaining experience with people living with dementia and people with learning difficulties. In your personal statement (c.500 words) please summarise your career to date, and explain your interest in taking this course and how it will support you in your future career.. By applying for this course you will be consenting to the Academy running an Enhanced DBS check to ensure that you are suitable for working with young people and vulnerable adults. Acceptance on the course will be conditional on this being completed satisfactorily.
Course details
Principal study options
During the application and audition process, you must select which instrument(s) you wish to specialise in for the duration of your course. On this course, you can choose from the following options:
Single specialism
Only one instrument is studied. It may be possible to study a further instrument formatively, but this will not contribute towards the qualification.
Instrument/specialisms
For all courses, you must select at least one specialism from the 'primary' list. For those studying primary/secondary pathways, two instruments may be selected – one from the 'primary' list and one from the 'secondary' list. Joint pathway students may select any two instruments from either list.
Assessment method
Please see the information on https://www.ram.ac.uk/study/about-our-courses/postgraduate-courses
How to apply
This course is closed for the 2023 academic cycle. Please contact the provider or view the 2024 courses.
*If you are an international applicant, or you are applying for a postgraduate course, or are choosing certain assessment locations, the 'on time' deadline may be later in the year - please contact the conservatoire directly.
03Oct
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 908F
- Institution code:
- R53
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
The auditions will be held during February; the date and time will be confirmed during January.
Entry requirements
https://www.ram.ac.uk/study/about-our-courses/postgraduate-courses
Additional entry requirements
Audition
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Minimum score of 5.5 in every section of the test |
| PTE Academic | 59 | Minimum score of 59 in every section of the test |
We accept IELTS Indicator, TOEFL iBT Home Edition and TOEFL ITP Plus for China. PTE Academic Online and Cambridge C1 Advanced.
English Language requirements are published on our website:
Assessment locations
In the event of a successful assessment, applicants may be invited for a further interview prior to being made an offer.
Remote assessment recordings may be accepted in the event that you cannot attend an assessment in person.
Single specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| London | £100 | £100 |
| Video interview (CPD) | £100 | £100 |
Joint principal specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee | Late Fee |
|---|---|---|
| London | Not available at this location | |
| Video interview (CPD) | Not available at this location | |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Tuition fees are available on www.ram.ac.uk/fees
Sponsorship information
Entrance Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit following entrance assessment during our advertised audition sessions. There is no separate scholarship application process, and entrance scholarship awards are confirmed in candidates' offer details. You can find more details about financial support on https://www.ram.ac.uk/study/fees-scholarships-and-bursaries.
Provider information
Royal Academy of Music, University of London
Marylebone Road
Westminster
NW1 5HT