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    Study the Postgraduate Diploma in Music (PGDipMus)

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    Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Music (PGDipMus)

    1. Admission to the Programme

      1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
      2. Every applicant must have been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Music or have an alternative qualification acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).

    2. Structure of the Programme

      1. Every programme shall comprise 400-level Music papers worth a total of 120 points: MUSI 443 and two of MUSI 440, MUSI 471, MUSI 475, MUSI 479, MUSI 486, MUSI 487, HUMS 401.
      2. The creative project must be submitted no later than 1 November.

    3. Prerequisites, Corequisites and Restrictions

      Every programme of study shall satisfy the requirements for prerequisites, corequisites and restrictions which are set out in the Prescriptions (published in the Guide to Enrolment).

    4. Duration of the Programme

      The programme may be taken by full-time candidates in one year, or by part-time candidates over more than one year. Any paper in which a candidate is enrolled in any year shall be examined in that year.

    5. Level of Award of the Diploma

      The diploma may be awarded with distinction or with credit.

    6. Variations

      The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.

      Note: The due date for applications for first enrolment in the programme is 10 December. Late applications will be considered.

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