Course summary
This programme is for advanced students with exceptional aptitude in their specialism, and strong professional and artistic ambitions. It provides specialist, professional training if you are looking to embark on a national and international career. The Artist Diploma represents post-Masters progression, and is designed to meet the specialised needs and aspirations of outstanding performance students, and to support them with the competence and sensitivity required.
Modules
Year 1 and 2: Artist Diploma Principal Study.
Assessment method
The assessment consists of performances supported by a submission log of activities and an interview. At the end of the two years, these performances comprise a full-length recital in Milton Court or a fully-staged opera production (Opera Studies, voice). The assessment of repetiteurs is split between a recital and a mock audition. You will be involved in performances throughout both years, from platforms to formal and informal recitals and productions. You will also be expected and encouraged to be active outside the School if your visa allows, taking proactive steps to promote a freelance career.
Entry requirements
Applicants should normally have obtained a two-year full-time Masters of Music Degree or international equivalent, and the programme is open to specialisms in Instrumental, Vocal, Opera Studies (both voice and repetiteur) and Historical Performance. As an Artist Diploma student, your contact time will be as bespoke as possible in order to meet your specialist, highly individual needs, and to support you in achieving your professional and artistic goals. Further information on departmental opportunities at this level is available on the Principal Study pages.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | In appropriate circumstances, IELTS may be replaced by the School’s internal language test. The School reserves the right to require students to attend a non-credited class in the English language. |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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 .
Additional fee information
Fees are variable depending on the mode of study. Please consult the School website for more information: https://www.gsmd.ac.uk/study-with-guildhall/fees-and-funding
Sponsorship information
The School does its best to ensure that no student who is offered a place on merit is prevented from taking up that place on grounds of financial hardship and so a range of financial support is offered. The School offers a wide range of scholarships to students regardless of domicile. A scholarship award may be made to cover either the full cost of tuition fees or a fraction of them, and may include an element for maintenance. Awards are made by academic staff to individuals on the basis of their talent, their potential and their personal financial need. Applicants may be considered for a scholarship at audition and a scholarship may be given along with an offer of a place at the School. All students who accept a place at the School can also apply for scholarship support.
Provider information
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Silk Street
City of London
EC2Y 8DT