Dr Tanya Ursova

As a previous international postgraduate student, Tanya has considerable experience of assisting students to adjust, academically and personally, into the UK’s further and higher education system. As well as providing thorough university consultancy on a range of academic subjects, including course and university selection and personal statement guidance, Tanya also offers specialist advice on all aspects of applying to the leading music Conservatories including those who use CUKAS (Conservatoires UK Admissions Service) and has strong links with the leading Institutions, particularly in Russia and Ukraine.

Tanya was awarded her Licentiate Teaching Diploma and MMus from the Royal Academy of Music where she was a recipient of an entrance scholarship. Following her graduation she was invited to join the staff at the Royal Academy of Music, where she has worked for over 7 years. She also gained her PhD in Piano Performance from Goldsmiths College, University of London, and taught at Goldsmiths for a number of years.

She is the recipient of various prestigious music awards and has given many conference and academic papers and recitals throughout the world including USA, New Zealand, Australia, Russia, Ukraine, Greece, France, Sweden, Italy and UK. Tanya recently represented the Royal Academy of Music at the International Conservatoires Festival with a performance in St Petersburg's famous Sheremetyev Palace.

Tanya also worked as coordinator of the Centre for Russian Music at Goldsmiths College and as Music Consultant for Clifford Chance Law Firm, where she co-ordinated the Royal Academy of Music's concerts and piano and vocal teaching to staff.

In addition, Tanya coordinates our International Piano and English Language Academy at Harrow School and responds to general enquires for all services offered by EdmissionUK.