32 Graduate Diploma of the RNCM (GRNCM)
Bachelor of Music MusB(Hons) (The University of Manchester)
Graduate Diploma of the RNCM (GRNCM)/Bachelor of Music MusB(Hons) (The University of Manchester) Four years, full-time CUKAS Code: 399F Application deadline: 1 October 2012
This offers a unique opportunity for students with outstanding practical and academic ability to gain the advantage of simultaneous study at both a world-class conservatoire and a world-class university. Students study on two distinct programmes alongside one another: the Graduate Diploma of the Royal Northern College of Music (GRNCM) and the Bachelor of Music degree (MusB(Hons)) of The University of Manchester. In the first three years both programmes are studied concurrently, with the final year spent solely at the College completing the Graduate Diploma. The GRNCM builds on your ability as a performer or composer, while the MusB(Hons) complements this study with scholarly practical education. The Graduate Diploma consists of two key areas: Principal Study in Performance or Composition and Professional Development and Skills (see BMus(Hons) structure on pages 28 – 31 for details of these key areas of study). All performance tuition, coaching, chamber ensembles and most orchestral playing opportunities are provided by the College throughout the four years.
The MusB(Hons) of The University of Manchester is a highly-regarded degree programme involving the interrelated study of musical performance, composition and musicology (including ethnomusicology). Full details of the MusB(Hons) programme are available on the University’s website at www.arts.manchester.ac.uk/ subjectareas/music/ undergraduatestudy. For many years the RNCM and The University of Manchester have offered entry for a small number of highly talented students to study simultaneously on both these high quality programmes in what has become known for brevity as the ‘Joint Course’. Entrance to the GRNCM/MusB(Hons) programmes is highly competitive and both institutions are involved in the selection process, setting the highest standards for both performance and academic ability. The GRNCM/MusB(Hons) course is treated as one course by the Student Loans Company for fees purposes.