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Duration2 years
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeDiploma
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The Royal Danish Academy of Music

Study programmes within music and music pedagogy at the highest level, Denmark · Accredited programme

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At a glance

Composition - Advanced Postgraduate Programme (Diploma) is taught at The Royal Danish Academy of Music, Study programmes within music and music pedagogy at the highest level. It lasts 2 years. Taught in English.

Program overview

Description Following the Master's degree, the graduate is able to apply for admission to the Advanced Postgraduate programme which has the duration of two years, and concludes with a public debut concert. Read more about RDAM's Composition Programme Admission and application deadlines Application deadline: 1 April Applicants for Advanced Postgraduate level must apply online and attend to a live audition. This applies for both EU/EEA applicants as well as Non-EU/EEA applicants. Read about entrance examinations and repertoire requirements Tuition fee Full-degree students who hold a citizenship outside EU/EEA must pay a tuition fee each year. Read more about RDAM's tuition fees

CityCopenhagen

Cost per year

Living costs€1,770 a month in Copenhagen, rent included
€21,240

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Admission requirements

Typical requirements in Denmark for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

  • A completed qualification that gives access to Diploma study.
  • Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
  • Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Language requirements

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

EnglishMain teaching language
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Required documents

A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

Passport or national identity document
Previous diploma or graduation certificate
Academic transcript
Proof of the teaching language, when the programme asks for it
Completed application form and a recent photo

Accreditation

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.

Application journey

1Choose the programme

Review the verified facts and the requirements for this degree level.

2Check eligibility

SIT Connect reviews your education and language background.

3Prepare documents

Gather the documents in the list above.

4Send an application request

Send your details now. SIT Connect tells you when the next intake opens, before you formally apply.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Composition - Advanced Postgraduate Programme?

The official catalogue lists a duration of 2 years.

Which languages is Composition - Advanced Postgraduate Programme taught in?

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

What is the tuition fee?

The tuition for this programme is not published yet. An advisor can tell you the current fee.

Can I apply now?

There is no active intake for this programme.

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