Course Summary

The Foundation Certificate is a flexible programme, situated within a world-leading conservatoire. It is designed for aspiring musicians who wish to develop their musical skills and techniques through a dedicated programme of practice-based study and activity. For some, this programme will provide an entry route to further study, such as an undergraduate degree programme at a conservatoire or university. It can be daunting to make the leap from A Levels (or other qualifications) to university. This programme is designed to help you make the leap. For others, this programme will simply serve as a dedicated period of personal study and artistic development. Learning takes place through a blend of formal tuition, experiential learning and personal study. Instrumental / composition / vocal tuition is at the heart of the programme. This comprises individual lessons, group classes, rehearsals, workshops and seminars, with some masterclasses also available for observation. Students will develop their learning within a broad range of solo, small group/chamber and large ensemble activities. They can audition for Chapel and Chamber Choirs, Jazz Choir and various other orchestras and ensembles. Visiting artists, ensemble directors and lecturers will bring a variety of views and approaches current within the profession. CoLab is a ring-fenced period of the academic year, when students from across the institution work together to create and develop creative projects, and where artistic risk-taking and innovation is encouraged. Within academic modules, most tuition in is delivered in small groups, where practical experience is blended with theoretical knowledge. The programme aims to enable students to develop independent strategies for lifelong learning, and tutors will regularly encourage reflection and the formulation of specific targets for learning. Specific modules or components may involve studying collaboratively with other students. Collaboration is considered to be at the heart of professional artistic life and as such, these opportunities represent valued learning experiences. For students also looking to improve their English language skills, we also offer the International Foundation Certificate: Music & English.

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

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Course code: 190F

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


An audition is required for entry onto the programme

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Provider information

King Charles Court
Old Royal Naval College
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Greenwich
SE10 9JF

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