Master of Music Education Teaching Musician
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- Created
- 2/25/2026, 9:19:11 PM
- Updated
- 3/28/2026, 10:31:24 AM
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"scrapedEntryRequirements": "Entry requirements All offers for performers are made on the basis of performance at audition. Composers are assessed based on their portfolio and an interview. Candidates require an undergraduate degree or an equivalent international qualification, usually in music. The RCM welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and alternative qualifications may be considered. Please contact our Admissions team, who will be happy to discuss your suitability for the programme. Applicants for the intensive course must be able to demonstrate at audition/interview their ability to manage the demands of the course. All applicants must pass an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check before commencing the course."
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