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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.

In the Spotlight

Postgraduate Drama and Production Deadline


Applications for our Postgraduate Drama and Production programmes close 31 March 2025.

The deadline for our masters programmes is fast approaching! Applications close on 31 March for MA/MFA Acting/Directing Classical and Contemporary Text; MA Musical Theatre Musical Directing; PGD Musical Directing; and our brand-new MA/MFA Production (Design/Management). Check the relevant page for details and apply via UCAS/UCAS Conservatoires.

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Piano Festival: Purcell School
Hands on the keyboard of a piano.

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents

Piano Festival: Purcell School

Part of RCS Piano Festival 2025


Monika Palsauskaite
Classical Music

Westbourne Music Presents

Monika Palsauskaite

Part of Westbourne Music Concert Series 24/25


Hamlet + A Midsummer Night’s Dream
An oil painting of a jester looking character looking dejected sat on an ornate wooden chair in a darkened room.
Drama

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents

Hamlet + A Midsummer Night’s Dream


Wed 19 – Fri 21 March 2025
Hamlet + A Midsummer Night’s Dream Sold Out Learn more about Hamlet + A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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