Welcome to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a World Top Ten institution for music and performing arts education.
(QS World Rankings 2026)
“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.
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.
In the Spotlight
Acting: Stage and Screen Intensive (18+)
Acting: Stage and Screen Intensive (18+) is a practical Summer School designed to develop your acting skills. You will work with a large variety of industry professionals to explore acting for screen, acting with both classical and contemporary texts, movement, and voice.
Deadline to apply is 15 June 2026.
Production Arts and Design Showcase
Final–year students on the BA Production Arts and Design programme will showcase their work and craftsmanship in the Chandler Studio Theatre 16 – 18 June.
This free exhibition is a chance to see students’ work up close – costumes, props, scenic art, set construction, and set & costume designs will be all be on display.
BA Arts with Community
BA Arts with Community is a three-year programme for creative people who value the power of the arts to bring people together. Whether you are a performer, writer, musician, visual artist, dancer, storyteller, production artist or filmmaker, this programme will encourage you to develop your own artform.
Deadline to apply for the next intake is 31 May 2026.
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What’s On
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents
When The Rain Stops Falling
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents
Off Kilter Festival
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents
RCS Symphony Orchestra
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