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The Opera Studies programme aims to develop and enhance your knowledge and appreciation of opera through study of the various aspects of this unique performance art. As the programme is delivered by distance learning you can fit your study around your life and, most importantly, you will never be alone because you will have the support of a Personal Tutor for each module.

Divided into three Levels, the programme centres around core modules, with a host of electives enabling you to pursue your own favourite areas. All awards are validated by the University of Manchester and there are no exams – each module having two assignments which are submitted for full written feedback. You will enjoy free access to many online resources, bringing a library and music into your home so that you can study at any time of the day or night. Optional Study Days give you the chance to meet Tutors and fellow students, and attend performances together. The Opera Studies programme will expand your understanding and enliven your passion – and you need no prior musical or academic training to join.

The Programme at a glance

Level 1

• Opera at work
• Making sense of music
• Opera in context
• Ways of talking about opera.

Level 2

• The Baroque
• Romanticism.

Electives include:

• Mozart
• Verdi
• Wagner
• The Libretto
• The Singer
• The Orchestra and Conductor.

Level 3

• The Birth of the Modern.

  Electives include:
  

  • Wagner’s Ring
  • Women in opera
  • Shakespeare in opera Production, Design and Direction.

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  Free online access to GroveOnline, Naxos Music Library, JSTOR and Opera America.

Duration

Minimum 3 Years
Maximum 12 years
(Depending on Hons, Pass, Diploma, Cert).

Term Start

September, 2010.

Entry Requirements

None - open access.

How to Apply

Please contact the College
+44 208 308 2600 or email

Career Progression

Graduates may continue to further study at Masters or PhD level, including the College’s own MA Music in Performance and Research Degree programmes.