The diploma is in two parts, each consisting of 60 credits.

Part One must be successfully completed before work for Part Two is undertaken.

Part 2

Part Two provides opportunities for study in greater detail and depth. There are three groups of modules:

Group D: Studies in music and worship
Group E: Composition
Group F: Practical studies

Each candidate must choose at least one module, and no more than three modules, from Group F (to make up 15, 30 or 45 credits of the 60 required for Part Two).

• Module D1: Extended essay (15 credits: 7,000-7,500 words)
• Module D2: Dissertation (30 credits: 14,000-15,000 words)

• Module E1: Portfolio of arrangements for voices or voices and instruments for use in worship (15 credits)
• Module E2: Portfolio of compositions for use in worship (15 credits)
• Module E3: Portfolio of sacred compositions (15 credits)

• Module F1: Choral director (15 credits)
• Module F2: Cantor and animateur (15 credits)
• Module F3: Music group leader (15 credits)
• Module F4: Accompanist (15 credits)
• Module F5: Solo performer (15 credits)
• Module F6: Choral singer (15 credits)