Advanced Diploma in Performance

The Advanced Diploma (FHEQ Level 8, also known as third cycle) exists to hone high-level artistry and to provide bespoke guidance in the development of a distinctive professional profile (particularly for those pursuing solo career paths). Entry to the AdvDip is highly competitive. The cohort is very small and applicants should have a well developed professional profile or have demonstrated exceptional achievement in previous study.

You will be supported by regular one-to-one tuition with those who can best help you to reach your professional goals. The openness of this structure will allow you to plan and execute a programme of study that is tailored to your individual artistic needs.

Training: In addition to the 45 hours of one-to-one tuition that all postgraduate students receive Advanced Diploma students are encouraged to draw on the Academy’s staff (often across departments) to support the development of their career and artistry, and can expect a flexible schedule that will allow them to pursue a significant portfolio of external professional activity.

Assessment: Advanced Diploma students give a public lunchtime concert as part of the Academy’s advertised diary of events, which is followed by a viva that also explores a portfolio of professional activity undertaken during the year.