Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama Postgraduate degree courses

Acting for Stage, Screen and Radio MA

Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama

Study modes: Full time

Course description: Intensive vocational acting course which culminates in the realisation of original work for public performance; students create an individual piece of performance work in a variety of art forms within a supportive and informed environment; it is envisaged that the performance will have an extended life beyond the initial parameters of the course and that the skills and techniques acquired will inform and influence future professional development.(read more)

Acting for Stage, Screen and Radio PgDip

Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama

Study modes: Full time

Course description: Intensive vocational acting course which culminates in the realisation of original work for public performance; students create an individual piece of performance work in a variety of art forms within a supportive and informed environment; it is envisaged that the performance will have an extended life beyond the initial parameters of the course and that the skills and techniques acquired will inform and influence future professional development.(read more)

Arts Management MA

Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama

Study modes: Full time | Part time evening

Course description: The programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive grounding in the broad range of skills necessary for the effective management of arts organisations; a team of experienced arts practitioners delivers the training, with guest lecturers from a number of high profile arts organisations throughout the UK.(read more)

Arts Management PgDip

Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama

Study modes: Full time | Part time evening

Course description: The programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive grounding in the broad range of skills necessary for the effective management of arts organisations; a team of experienced arts practitioners delivers the training, with guest lecturers from a number of high profile arts organisations throughout the UK.(read more)

Choral Conducting MA

Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama

Study modes: Full time

Course description: Training is given in technique, repertoire, vocal skills, rehearsal technique and approaches to working with different types and levels of choir; practical work includes the college chamber choir and a series of internships locally and further afield, with other choral groups from large chorus to school level.(read more)

Creative Music Technology MMus

Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama

Study modes: Distance with attendance

Course description: The programme is designed for active musicians who are currently working within the music industry and are looking to develop their skills further in order to advance their professional career; study modules are delivered through a combination of recorded video files downloaded or streamed on demand, text or interactive use of conferencing and forums.(read more)

Event Production MA

Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama

Study modes: Full time

Course description: This programme is for those who are interested in a career in event management as production managers, technical managers, site managers and stage managers; it is designed for individuals who already have some experience in event production and who can show a proven commitment to working and studying in this area; the training provides the skills and experience essential to becoming a skilled practitioner in the field of live event production.(read more)

Event Production PgDip

Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama

Study modes: Full time

Course description: This programme is for those who are interested in a career in event management as production managers, technical managers, site managers and stage managers; it is designed for individuals who already have some experience in event production and who can show a proven commitment to working and studying in this area; the training provides the skills and experience essential to becoming a skilled practitioner in the field of live event production.(read more)

Jazz MA

Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama

Study modes: Full time

Course description: The programme, intended for advanced performers, has an integrated approach in which students will develop a mature understanding of jazz language, a reflective, critical awareness and a sense of individuality; principal study options include bass, drums, flute, guitar, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, voice and other instruments by negotiation.(read more)

Music MMus

Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama

Study modes: Full time | Part time evening

Course description: Instrumentalists and vocalists attend classes in performance practice and the analysis of scores for performance; students also undertake a substantial research project, which is supported by one-to-one tutorials; these studies inform the development of a 1-hour final recital, which is the culmination of the course.(read more)

Music MPhil

Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama

Study modes: Full time | Part time evening

Course description: The distinctive feature about this programme is that it focuses specifically on research relating to performance (in music); central to that is the opportunity to include performance in the outcome whilst allowing sufficient flexibility for the nature and extent of this to vary as appropriate to the specific area of research; this means that students own musical practice must be integral to this research.(read more)

Music Performance MA

Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama

Study modes: Part time evening

Course description: Course is available for voice, strings, woodwind, brass, percussion, keyboard, guitar and harp; the programme focuses on performance and performance studies and in particular on students abilities to communicate confidently as a professional musician with a stylish and informed approach.(read more)

Music PgDip

Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama

Study modes: Full time | Part time evening

Course description: Principal study activities include up to 45 hours of one-to-one lessons; strings, brass, wind and voice students also have an additional allocation of time with a professional accompanist or coach.(read more)

Music PhD

Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama

Study modes: Full time | Part time evening

Course description: The distinctive feature about this programme is that it focuses specifically on research relating to performance (in music); central to that is the opportunity to include performance in the outcome whilst allowing sufficient flexibility for the nature and extent of this to vary as appropriate to the specific area of research; this means that students own musical practice must be integral to this research.(read more)

Musical Theatre MA

Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama

Study modes: Full time

Course description: This course has been designed to meet industry demands for musical theatre practitioners who are strong in the interdependent disciplines of acting, singing and dancing; only a small group of students are recruited for this programme resulting in an intensive teaching environment that enables students to develop and strengthen existing skills in acting, singing and dance.(read more)

Opera Performance MA

Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama

Study modes: Full time

Course description: Course allows students to focus upon opera performance, providing opportunities to receive specialist training in opera skills, movement, acting, stagecraft, European languages and ensemble skills.(read more)

Scenic Arts and Construction for Stage and Screen MA

Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama

Study modes: Full time

Course description: This programme has been developed to provide students with extensive experience in the professional practice of construction for stage and screen; it is supported through work with BBC Wales, Welsh National Opera and The National Theatre, through professional internships and in collaboration with the University of Glamorgan’s Film and Television Design Department (ATRiuM, Cardiff).(read more)

Scenic Arts and Construction for Stage and Screen PgDip

Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama

Study modes: Full time

Course description: This programme has been developed to provide students with extensive experience in the professional practice of construction for stage and screen; it is supported through work with BBC Wales, Welsh National Opera and The National Theatre, through professional internships and in collaboration with the University of Glamorgan’s Film and Television Design Department (ATRiuM, Cardiff).(read more)

Stage Management MA

Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama

Study modes: Full time

Course description: The course enables students to develop existing stage management or technical theatre skills with a view to working in professional theatre industry; it has been structured to maximise the opportunities students have to work on live productions, placing this at the centre of their training.(read more)

Stage Management PgDip

Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama

Study modes: Full time

Course description: The course enables students to develop existing stage management or technical theatre skills with a view to working in professional theatre industry; it has been structured to maximise the opportunities students have to work on live productions, placing this at the centre of their training.(read more)