MA Musical Directing

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland · Glasgow, United Kingdom

MAEnglish90 ECTS1 yearOn CampusFull-time

The MA Musical Directing programme at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (Musical Theatre Department, School of Drama, Dance, Production and Film) is a MA programme delivered in English over 1 years (2 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This Master programme in Music provides advanced performance, composition, and musicological training across a range of genres and traditions. Students develop artistic excellence through one-to-one tuition, ensemble work, and scholarly research. Graduates pursue careers as professional musicians, composers, music educators, and arts administrators.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £29,861/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £29,861/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-03-31
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-03-31
Duration: 1 year
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: 21 September 2026
Intake: September

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-03-31

Non-EU students

2027-03-31

Programme overview

DegreeMA
Duration1 year
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceFull-time
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultyMusical Theatre Department, School of Drama, Dance, Production and Film

Official university

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 1 year of study.

EU & Non-EU	Tuition	Living	Total
EU & Non-EU	£29,861	—	needs the fee

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