Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
The Teaching Musician: PG Certificate/PG Diploma/Masters PgCert
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

Key Course Facts

Course Description

The programme is for experienced music leaders, tutors, community musicians, animateurs or any musician working in learning or participatory settings, within or outside of the UK. It is designed for practitioners looking for a sustained training programme that can be completed alongside a professional career. The programme will develop your practical and reflective skills within a theoretical framework and will offer the chance to learn as part of a dynamic community of practice.

The Teaching Musician will broaden and deepen your understanding of learning models and core pedagogy, while supporting you to refine your practical skills through weekend workshops and inspiring work placements.

Please note that this qualification does not offer QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).

Entry Requirements / Admissions


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•A degree or equivalent training and professional experience; those without a degree level qualification will be asked to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) •Considerable professional experience in music education and/or participatory settings, which should normally be current or recent •Fluent musical skills on your principal instrument/voice (normally grade 8 or equivalent professional experience) •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including English at IELTS 6.5 overall (min. of 6.0 in all areas) or equivalent for international students

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 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 Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance delivers programmes in these two disciplines, taking place on their campus in London, England. Trinity only accepts those applicants who they believe they can push to achieve exceptional achievements in their chosen art form. For those students who manage to secure themselves a place, they will have access to some of the finest performance facilities in the United Kingdom.

List of 22 Bachelor and Master Courses from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance - Course Catalogue

Student composition of Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
930
postgraduates:
255
Total:
1185
Source: Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

Main Site - Old Royal Naval College
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