Primary instrument/specialism
- Conducting (Orchestral)
The MMus Orchestral Conducting programme is available over two years, full time. For more information, please see our website: https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/conducting
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:
Only one specialism is studied. It may be possible to study a further instrument, but this will not contribute towards the qualification.
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.
This course is closed for the 2024 academic cycle. Please contact the provider or view the 2025 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.
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.
The following entry points are available for this course:
International applicants whose first language is not English will need to gain an English language qualification. For more information, please see our website: https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/englishlanguage
Entry is by audition. Minimum entry requirements usually include an undergraduate degree in music or an equivalent qualification. Applications from candidates who have been studying or working in another field will also be considered.
Audition
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.
Location | On-time Fee | Late Fee |
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UKEC China | No fee charged | |
China - ZL Estrella | No fee charged | |
Recording | £63 | £63 |
*Fee not collected by UCAS
Location | On-time Fee | Late Fee |
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UKEC China | Not available at this location | |
China - ZL Estrella | Not available at this location | |
Recording | Not available at this location |
*Fee not collected by UCAS
Applicants to the postgraduate Orchestral Conducting programmes are initially required to submit a visual recording of a performance, within which they appear as conductor of an orchestra. Applicants will be shortlisted for audition on the basis of their recorded submission.
Republic of Ireland | £13400 | Year 1 |
EU | £26500* | Year 1 |
England | £13400 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £13400 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £13400 | Year 1 |
Wales | £13400 | Year 1 |
International | £26500* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £13400 | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Castle Grounds
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3ER
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