Courses

Experience programmes in London

Gap Year Experience Programme

This flexible programme is intended for talented young musicians who want to take a gap year before commencing an undergraduate programme.

For suitable students, the programme can then be used to transfer direct to Year 2 of the BMus(Hons).

Junior Year or Semester Experience Programme

This programme is ideal for Junior Year North American students and Asian or other overseas students who want to experience studying and living in London for either a semester or a whole year. Most international higher education institutions will give credit for Junior Years or semesters abroad.

Gap Year and Junior Year/Semester Experience Programme Content

Each programme is arranged on an individual basis, according to instrumental and personal priorities, and within an articulated credit structure. It provides:

• individual lessons on Principal Study
• opportunities for involvement in orchestras, ensembles, choral groups and chamber music (according to Principal Study)
• participation in core academic classes (for example, aural awareness, historical studies), according to need, and a range of BMus options appropriate to the level of the student
• bespoke in-house English language tuition if appropriate
• concerts, masterclasses, seminars and workshops
• access to RCM resources (Library, Museum of Instruments, Studios, Centre for Performance History, Centre for Performance Science, practice facilities)

The purpose of these programmes is to provide an opportunity for intensive practical work in London, enabling those who have already achieved a high standard to consolidate their technique and to widen their musical experience.

Places are offered only to those who show high levels of ability, potential and motivation. Applicants must be able to meet BMus(Hons) entry requirements. Successful Experience Programme students are provided with a full transcript at the end of their studies, together with a certificate of study, and can attend the RCM Graduation Ceremony in July.