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The Royal College of Music is a world leader in career development for musicians. Through the Creative Careers Centre, we support students to become confident and versatile communicators, in professional engagements and beyond. 

Recognised internationally for its innovative approach, the Creative Careers Centre offers resources and guidance, bespoke career advice, workshops led by industry specialists, and a wide range of professional opportunities, including performance and teaching work. For many students, it plays a vital role in building a successful, lifelong career in music.

• You can use these services from day one of your course to develop an outstanding CV and wealth of experience, helping to shape your future career. 
• Creative Careers Centre resources are available to all alumni for up to five years after graduation. 

We partner with leading consultants, arts organisations and local communities, delivering unique career-building opportunities and a direct route to the music industry. We enable musicians to discover their professional identity, gain hands-on experience and new skills, develop an entrepreneurial mind-set and build a fulfilling professional portfolio. 

HÂþ»­ Accelerate

HÂþ»­ Accelerate supports graduating HÂþ»­ students to kickstart a new creative project, social enterprise or business idea, or to take an existing initiative to the next level. Successful applicants receive grant funding and mentoring support. The scheme promotes proactivity, creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset. 

Graduates from the scheme have included:

• Cristiana Achim: founded a new business, Piano Travel, supporting the career development of pianists 
• Hannah Gillingham: formed a contemporary ensemble with a core aim of making new music more accessible 
• Liam Dougherty: developed a project that recycles and transforms old pianos to feature as an electronic sound installation at festivals and events 
• Helen Kuby: established a health and wellbeing education programme for young musicians who wouldn’t ordinarily have access to such valuable support 
• Magdalenna Krstevska & Sophie Glenny: created The Corelia Project, which brings to life chamber music by women.

Following registration, students wishing to find out more about HÂþ»­ Accelerate can visit the .

International students on Student Visas

The Creative Careers Centre is experienced at helping international students manage their workload, as well as navigating the UK Government’s Student Visa restrictions. We will help you find the widest possible range of career strengthening experiences, both with the HÂþ»­ and further afield.

Get in touch with the Creative Careers team

The Creative Careers team can advise on the services above and help you access the most relevant support at each stage of your studies or early career.