Leeds Conservatoire

Leeds  United Kingdom

Postgraduate study at Leeds Conservatoire offers you the opportunity to collaborate with leading composers, performers, producers and writers as you develop your skills as a professional-level artist and creative. Our Postgraduate degrees provide specialist music and drama training to take your creativity to the next level. Built around innovation, collaboration and artistic exploration, these courses will give you the opportunity to develop your existing skills and knowledge. You’ll be well equipped to enter the world of creative industries as a graduate with a wealth of experience, training and networking opportunities.

Why study at Leeds Conservatoire?

Our vibrant creative community – you’ll meet people specialising in music and the performing arts, as well as producers, managers and promoters.

Our teaching – with 60 years of delivering pioneering music and drama education, our tutors have a wealth of industry experience and will develop your knowledge and technique.

Our world-class facilities – we offer industry-standard equipment and software, high-spec rehearsal rooms, a specialist library, in-house performance spaces and purpose-built dance and drama studios.

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Leeds  United Kingdom

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About Leeds Conservatoire

We’re the largest multidisciplinary conservatoire in the UK, with a wide range of music and drama master’s degrees to help you develop your sound, refine your craft and fulfil your vision.

Whether you’re looking to further your studies in music or drama, throughout your time with us, you’ll be part of a close-knit collaborative community with enviable links to the creative industries.

You’ll receive high quality, vocational, specialist training which will give you strong foundations on which to build your career as a professional creative.

Your lecturers are experts in their field and are active musicians, performers, practitioners, authors and researchers.

They’re joined by a wealth of industry professionals and visiting professors, who regularly run masterclasses and workshops to impart their specialist knowledge to our students.

You’ll also find opportunities to collaborate with inspirational musicians, actors, composers, promoters, directors, entrepreneurs, events managers, conductors, performers, producers, managers, traditionalists and innovators right here on campus as part of your postgraduate study.

Our unique environment will help support and inspire you to push yourself and your creative boundaries – a safe space to experiment and take informed risks.

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Leeds offers an incredible backdrop for your studies, with industry-standard facilities and countless opportunities to develop your performance and enterprise skills both on and off-campus.

You’ll be immersed in a city celebrated for its dynamic music scene, vibrant nightlife, and rich cultural calendar. From the iconic First Direct Arena to intimate spots like the Brudenell Social Club, Leeds is a hub for live music.

For theatre enthusiasts, the city hosts renowned venues like Leeds Playhouse, Leeds Grand Theatre, and City Varieties Music Hall, hosting a wide range of performances throughout the year. Leeds is also home to prestigious companies such as Opera North and Northern Ballet, ensuring a thriving arts community.

Food lovers will relish the variety, from street food at Trinity Kitchen to international cuisines at independent cafes. Craft breweries, cocktail bars, and coffee houses add to the city’s eclectic charm.

Shopping in Leeds is an adventure, with high-end boutiques, shopping centres, and independent stores catering to all tastes. The city’s numerous music shops and galleries ensure there's always something unique to discover.

Leeds also boasts a lively festival scene, hosting events like Leeds Festival, Light Night, and Leeds International Festival. Perfectly positioned in Yorkshire, the city offers easy access to the UK’s most scenic countryside and historic destinations.



Frankie Statham is a countryside-born singer-songwriter who mixes Surf Pop, Soul and Folk genres. Frankie is currently studying on our MA Music Programme. We spoke to Frankie about his music, time at Leeds Conservatoire and life in Leeds.

"I studied BA Music in Birmingham and still believed there was more to learn about songwriting. My BA was only a two-year course, so I wanted to develop more as a musician and invest more creative time into my music as a conservatoire student. I chose to study in Leeds because I had heard so much about the city and its incredible music scene and opportunities."

"I was surprised at how many opportunities [to collaborate] are posted weekly! The internal opportunities page (LIFE) is such a helpful platform, and is the reason I have managed to put a band together, find a producer and gain work experience. The opportunities promoted and provided by the conservatoire really motivate me and have allowed my musical career to start taking shape."

"I have learnt a lot about self-discipline in the sense that nothing will happen if you sit and wait. It's all about taking action and just going for it! I am a little bit of a perfectionist, so whilst studying here, I have learnt how to finish a piece of work confidently instead of being locked up in ideas. This 'letting go' approach has allowed my music to advance tremendously."

Marie McAndrew is currently studying our MA Musical Direction degree. Studying at the Conservatoire has grown Marie's confidence in her creative and collaborative skills. When Marie isn't at the Conservatoire, she's spending time with their family and friends, and busy listening to and playing music.

"I have grown in confidence in my creative and collaborative skills - learning so much about vocal production, arranging, giving feedback, and in my own personal performance practice. It has been a fantastic experience to be able to work alongside performers and industry professionals who have given so much opportunity for developing my skills in Musical Direction."

"I chose Leeds Conservatoire because the new Master's degree in Musical Direction offers an all-encompassing experience of the type of work an MD might find themselves doing - working with Musical Theatre performers, Actor-Musicians and industry-professionals."

"I have grown in confidence in my creative and collaborative skills - learning so much about vocal production, arranging, giving feedback, and in my own personal performance practice. It has been a fantastic experience to be able to work alongside performers and industry professionals who have given so much opportunity for developing my skills in Musical Direction."

"You should study "MA Musical Direction" at Leeds to work with the most wonderful lecturers and performers and for the chance to explore where your skills will fit best as a music director in the industry. There are fantastic facilities at the Conservatoire and my advice would be to make the best of these resources from the very beginning of your studies."


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