Postgraduate Certificate (Musical Direction and Coaching) PgCert
Royal Academy of Music, University of London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 70 graduates of Postgraduate Certificate (Musical Direction and Coaching) PgCert and other courses in Music at Royal Academy of Music, University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Music.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21455 | £18360 | £22141 |
25-75 percentile range | £17911 - £25024 | £13492 - £22848 | £16777 - £27979 |
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Course Description
The deadline for applications is 1 November 2023. This is a one-year (nine months) programme of intensive full-time study which is structured according to your individual needs and experience, and operates in tandem with the Musical Theatre programme. The PGCert is designed as an option for postgraduate students who cannot meet the academic entry requirements for the MA. You are provided with the full range of MA tuition. If you meet the learning outcomes of the MA you will gain that award.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Postgraduate Certificate (Musical Direction and Coaching) PgCert at Royal Academy of Music, University of London
50% | Teaching Professionals |
30% | Skilled trades occupations |
10% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Music
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | Minimum score of 5.5 in every section of the test. |
PTE Academic | 59 | Minimum score of 59 in every section of the test. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | Minimum scores for Reading: 18, Listening: 17, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17. |
Entry assessed by audition and interview
Costs
Average student cost of living in London
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
October 2, 2024
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
About Royal Academy of Music, University of London
Established in 1822, the Royal Academy of Music, University of London, is located right in the heart of London City Centre. This prestigious academy is the oldest conservatoire in the UK, and it has produced numerous household names, such as Harrison Birtwistle, Annie Lennox and Elton John. All students must audition as part of the admissions process, and for each type of musician and level of study, the Academy lists all requirements on their website.
Student composition of Royal Academy of Music, University of London
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Total number of students enrolled at Royal Academy of Music, University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 405
- postgraduates:
- 380
- Total:
- 785
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Music”: 780 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023