Royal Northern College of Music (hereinafter referred to as RNCM) is a world leading music institute, located in the center of Manchester, England. She is ABRSM, the joint committee of the Royal Conservatory of Music（ Royal College of Music RAM , London Royal Conservatory of Music RCM , one of the members of the Royal Northern Conservatory of Music (RNCM) and the Royal Scottish Academy of Arts (RSC). For many years, RNCM has been the preferred performance venue and conservatory for artists in the UK and around the world. In 2013, the UK's most popular conservatory of music was elected by students organized by the British Association of Students, and in 2014, the UK's best conservatory of music was elected by the British government. The school's scientific research achievements reached the first place in the UK and the world's leading level.

RNCM, the Royal Northern Conservatory of Music, is the fifth largest art center in the UK, with 450-500 performances every year. Performance and practice are the core of the college. Here is the main gathering place of classical, jazz, rock, pop, country music, folk music and other music styles. Students in the school have many valuable opportunities to perform together with the world's top artists and the famous international visiting professors of the school. There are also many solo, chamber music, opera, symphony performances, and 10 orchestras in the college. Curriculum: The school's strengths include Bachelor of Music/Master of Performing Arts, Master of Drama, Master of Composition, Master of Conducting, etc.

At the same time, the college has partnered with the British BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, the Liverpool Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the European Chamber Orchestra, the Mahler Symphony Orchestra, the Harley Symphony Orchestra, the British Northern Opera House, the Netherlands Symphony Orchestra and the Black Dyke Brass Orchestra. Students can rehearse and perform with professional musicians in major orchestras through the band practice plan.

infrastructure

The Royal Northern College of Music provides students with opportunities to learn information technology comprehensively Computer-assisted learning; Language guidance; Free access to the Internet; Free email address; The library is open every day and computers are used 24 hours a day; Health fitness center; Audience and society of virtual reality.

The college has also introduced large sums of money to ensure that students are provided with the best teaching equipment. The college has four performance venues open to the public: an opera house with a seating capacity of 650 people, a concert hall with a seating capacity of 450 people, a solo hall with 120 seats, and a theater studio with more than 100 seats. The college also provides students with six additional rehearsal venues, 80 coaching rooms and individual practice rooms, and 120 luxury pianos for practice, Recently, the college spent more than 2 million pounds to purchase 76 new pianos.

Ranking:

In 2023, QS World University ranked 30th in performing arts.

No. 1 in 2014 UK itunes Classic Ranking

Ranked 4th in the Royal Conservatory of Music (Guardian UK Ranking 2018)

Tuition fee:

Undergraduate admission fee: £ 25900; Postgraduate admission fee: 27300 pounds; Cost of living: £ 6000-10000

Scholarship of Royal Northern Conservatory of Music:

1. Scholarship category (English): Prestigious Scholarship Excellent scholarship, Distribution group meets the conditions: full-time students

2. Scholarship category (English): Yamaha Scholarship Yamaha Scholarship, Distribution group meets the conditions: full-time students

Four major UK music league institutions:

The Royal Northern Conservatory of Music is one of the members of the Joint Committee ABRSM of the Royal Conservatory of Music (RAM, RCM, RNCM, RSC).

Royal Northern Conservatory of Music consists of:

Pop music department: popular singing, electric guitar, electric bass, keyboard, drum set and pop percussion.

Keyboard Department: piano, piano accompaniment, clavichord, organ.

String Department: aims to train students to become high-level string instrument players by providing a large number of performance opportunities. Numerous performance opportunities include participation in domestic competitions, festivals of the college, performances of performance classes and symphony orchestras, performances of indoor orchestras, etc. It is particularly worth mentioning the chamber music course in this department. Students can master and improve their performance skills under the guidance of experts. The indoor music course of Royal Northern Conservatory of Music is known as the most exciting course.

Command Department

Composing Department

Department of Vocal Music and Opera

Brass, wood, percussion

RNCM offers a bachelor's degree from a university, a one-year or two-year master's college, a graduate diploma, a master's degree in music philosophy, a doctor's degree, as well as short-term training courses and visiting scholar courses.

bachelor of music degree

If you want to develop your musical talent and potential, then this course is absolutely suitable for you. In the first two years of the course, we will teach composition, performance and music history, which will help you understand the most music and pave the way for future performances. In the third and fourth years, you can choose the instruments you are good at to specialize.

Compose

Students majoring in composition are guided by experienced professional instructors, who can release their creative potential and form their own style. We believe that it is crucial for students majoring in composition to really hear their own works. We can provide opportunities for students to play and record every piece of work.

String music

The string music department enables each student to have a pleasant environment and achieve the highest level of performance. The college has world-class senior professors who encourage students to pursue challenges and innovation, so that students can fully develop their potential. During the school study, I can personally experience the integration of masters and music. The main instruments include violin, viola, cello, bass cello, classical guitar and harp.

Master of Performing Arts (MPerf)

Provide you with advanced music training to achieve professional performance level, including recording experience; To provide you with advanced practical skills needed to achieve high professional standards for self-improvement and publicity; Provide you with very mature instrument teaching skills, including appropriate teaching practice knowledge. You will: receive musical instrument guidance provided by RNCM's internationally renowned tutor team every week; Work with professional producers to record standards that demonstrate your learning outcomes.

Demo video

Learn how to teach music to students of different ages and levels through the practical work guidance of teaching staff. Deepen the understanding of the style and performance problems existing in a large number of performance tracks in western art music and cultural traditions.

Enrollment target and admission requirements

Four year Bachelor of Music (undergraduate BMus)

Performance (string music, brass woodwind, percussion, keyboard, harp, etc.)/composition/vocal music majors must be at least 18 years old before December 31 of the year of enrollment and must obtain a high school diploma or above before enrollment

IELTS score requirements: 5.5 points, and each score cannot be lower than 5.5 points.

Undergraduate application conditions: At least 18 years old before December 31 of the year of enrollment, with a high school diploma or above, and an IELTS score of 5.5.

One year Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)/One or Two year Master Degree (MMus)

Solo (string music, brass woodwind, percussion, keyboard, harp, etc.)/composition/vocal music/orchestral music majors must obtain a bachelor's degree or above before entering school.

IELTS score requirements: 5.5 for a master's degree in performance, 6.0 for a one-year or two-year master's degree in music, and no score lower than 5.5 for each item.

All master candidates must submit a 1000 word English essay for academic assessment.

PS: The doctor's score is 7.0, and each score cannot be lower than 7.0.

Postgraduate application conditions: Bachelor degree or above, IELTS score 6.5-7.0. All master candidates must also submit a 1000 word English essay for academic assessment.

Examination requirements

*Except for the major of composition, all applicants must attend the on-site interview and examination.

The examination includes on-site professional assessment and subsequent simple interview. The requirements for professional assessment are as follows:

Piano major

Undergraduate candidates must play three tunes of different ages and styles (about 15 minutes), at least one of which must be played by memory.

Postgraduate candidates must prepare about 40 minutes of songs with different styles. The examiner will choose a track of about 15 minutes for you to play. Except for works after 1945, all music must be played by memory.

Major other than piano

Candidates must play two pieces of works of different styles (about 15 minutes), such as works of different periods (classical, romantic or modern), followed by a simple interview. The interview may include sight reading or singing.

Accompaniment included.

Other requirements

Candidates should provide proof of their English proficiency during the interview, and provide the final IELTS scores or other officially recognized English test scores before May 1. See the following for specific English entry requirements.

The purpose of the English proficiency certification during the interview is to understand the general English proficiency of the candidates, which has no impact on the professional examination. The final English score shall be subject to the score submitted before May 1.

Note: The school only recognizes IELTS, and all other language achievements are not recognized by the school

Most applications for RNCM programs begin in July each year and are approved Done.

Royal Northern Conservatory of Music Scholarship

International students can also apply for financial aid to subsidize tuition and daily consumption. However, the number of such grants is limited, which is usually determined according to the needs of examinees and the specific situation of scholarship funds. Students who receive such grants must participate in a series of work study programs offered by RNCM. In addition, according to the recommendation of the Northern Royal Conservatory of Music, the Royal Conservatory Association of Music provides international students with undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships every year. This scholarship includes all the tuition fees and part of the living expenses during the study period of undergraduate courses or graduate and master courses (one or two years).