Orchestral Conducting, Postgraduate Taught - MMus / PgDip - 2022/23 entry

• Regular individual specialist tuition. 
• Opportunities to join choral conducting classes. 
• Access to the Conservatoires broad range of ensemble activities, including Symphony Orchestra, ‘Repertoire and ‘Pops Orchestras, Thallein (Contemporary Music) Ensemble, Brass Band and Brass Ensemble, Symphonic Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble. 
• Regular opportunities to rehearse and perform with ensembles within the Conservatoire. 
• Regular opportunities to observe orchestral and ensemble rehearsals, including sectional rehearsals directed by departmental heads or specialist guest tutors, giving valuable professional insight into the detailed working of the different instrumental areas of the orchestra. 
• Regular sessions with pianists in orchestral repertoire. 
• Bespoke support classes in musicianship and repertoire.
• A core career development module designed to get you thinking about your future professional plans. 
• The flexibility to choose from a broad menu of Professional Development Option modules designed to help you work towards achieving your personal career aspirations.
• In MMus, a core module designed to develop your skills as a researcher or informed practitioner.
• The possibility of transferring from PgDip to MMus once you have begun your studies (but before completion of the PgDip course). 

Bachelor Degree from a recognised university with a minimum grade of 60% / Good / 2.5 / C+

Even though you may have met the stated requirements, if your first language is not English, we may ask you to take an additional English Language Test when you arrive.

Based on the results of the test, you may be required to attend regular English classes to improve your level of competence. English classes are provided free of charge and are available to all non-UK students who wish to attain greater fluency in English.

OpportUNIty

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.