Advanced Diploma in Pop Vocals Performance
Advanced Diploma in Pop Vocals Performance is a 2-year full time course, developed in partnership with Lee Wei Song School of Music to meet the growing demands of the pop music industry in Singapore and across Asia.
Aspiring singers will be taught by SRMC’s Pop Faculty, which includes lecturers from LWS School of Music. Award-winning songwriters and producers Lee Wei Song and Lee Si Song will also personally conduct master classes for all students.
From Pop Vocal techniques to the final Graduation Project, the modules will equip students with the necessary abilities, knowledge, and experience in the area of pop singing and performance. Under the guidance of music industry experts, students will begin to shape their professional careers in the pop industry.
- For aspiring pop singers
- Modules developed in partnership with LWS School of Music
- Intakes: March, September
Course Outcome
Graduates will receive an Advanced Diploma in Pop Vocals Performance conferred by Singapore Raffles Music College. You will have:
- A performance proficiency equivalent to the London College of Music (LCM)/Trinity Guild Hall/ABRSM Associate Diploma or better in Pop Vocals,
- A music theory proficiency equivalent to the London College of Music (LCM)/Trinity Guild Hall/ABRSM Diploma or better.
Career Prospects
Music Performance
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Admission Requirements
- At least 17 years old
- At least Grade E in any 3 GCE ‘A’ Level subjects (2 H2 Level and 1 H1 Level) or its international equivalent
- Pass SRMC’s Music Theory Placement Test (click here for Theory Placement Test Guide)
- Pass SRMC’s Audition
- Meet English Language Requirements
Audition
- 10 – 12 minute performance, THREE pop songs (any language)
- Video Requirements: Full-body shot, formal performance wear. A full performance is required, including posture and expressions.
English Language Requirements
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 administered by the British Council (Preferred by SRMC), or
- GCE ‘A’ Level GP or KI – Grade E or above, or
- IB Diploma – Pass TOK (English Medium), or
- SRMC’s English Placement Test / SRMC’s Certificate in English – Intermediate, or
- Other English Language Proficiency Tests (TOEFL etc) – will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Course Structure
Students will undertake the following modules during their course of study.
TWO (2) Years Course
Year One
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Year Two
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Download course synopsis here.
Course Fees
| Fee Particulars | 1 Year S($) | 2 Years S($) |
| Tuition Fee | 13, 060.75 | 26, 121.50 |
| Non-Tuition Fees | ||
| 1. Administrative, Visa & Compliance Fees | 1, 750.00 | 3, 500.00 |
| 2. Course Assessment & Resources Fees | 1, 750.00 | 3, 500.00 |
| Total Course Fee | 16, 560.75 | 33, 121.50 |
| Goods & Services Tax | 1, 159.25 | 2, 318.50 |
| Total Payable Fee | 17, 720.00 | 35, 440.00 |
All courses have a Fee Protection Premium of 2% of the Course Fee (exclude 7% GST).
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Note: All fees are inclusive of GST (Goods & Services Tax). The current Singapore GST is charged at the rate of 7%. All fees quoted are subject to other costs arising from government directives.
Graduation Requirements
Students must gain 240 modular credits to graduate, by passing the assessment requirements for each module.
Awards
Advanced Diploma in Pop Vocals Performance
awarded by the Singapore Raffles Music College.