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Welcome to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a World Top Ten institution for performing arts education.

(QS World Rankings 2025)

“One of the top performing arts institutions in the world”  The Sunday Times, May 2024

Established in 1847, RCS is a dynamic international community of artists. Here you’ll develop your craft, create new work, and collaborate across art forms in one of the finest multi-disciplinary environments in the world.

Be part of a diverse centre of creativity with outstanding teaching, purpose-built facilities, and active partnerships with all of Scotland’s national performing arts companies.

Why RCS? 

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Study at RCS

Be part of Scotland’s national conservatoire and one of the world’s top performing arts education institutions. You’ll be made to feel part of our inclusive and diverse environment from the very beginning of your studies.

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Find the Short Course, Junior Conservatoire, Undergraduate or Postgraduate programme for you.

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RCS Composition Lab: Glasgow 850
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Contemporary Music And Performance

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents:

RCS Composition Lab: Glasgow 850


David Watkin - A Celebration
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Classical Music

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents

David Watkin - A Celebration


Let the Right One In
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Drama

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents:

Let the Right One In


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