International opportunities for students at RWCMD

There are several ways you can gain international experience during your studies:

• Study at a partner institution – Spend between 2 weeks and 12 months abroad, with most students choosing a term or semester.
• Take part in an international project – Join an intensive collaboration with students from partner institutions, usually lasting 2-4 weeks.
• Complete an international work placement – Gain professional experience with an organisation abroad for 14 days or longer. You can also receive funding for placements in the 12 months after graduation.
• Attend an international summer school – Short-term programme (14+ days) that provides additional training and networking opportunities.

In most cases, study or work placements can count towards your degree. For example, music students can integrate study abroad into BMus Year 3 or 4 or MMus Year 2.

Here are some examples of how students have made the most of these opportunities:

• Study abroad - A BMus Music student spent a term at the University of Toronto, and a Design/Stage Management student completed half a term at the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts.
• International project - An MMus Music student participated in an Experimental Music project at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre.
• Work placement - An MA Opera Directing student worked as an assistant director at Irish National Opera, and Design/Stage Management students gained experience at the Prague Quadrennial.
• Summer school - Students attended the Berlin Opera Academy, both as singers and orchestral musicians.

If you're interested in studying or working abroad, speak to your Head of Department or Course Leader to explore your options. Information on available opportunities and application processes is shared through internal platforms.