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 2024)
“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.
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International UG & PG Music deadline
The deadline for all international Music applicants (both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes) is Sunday 1 December.
Please refer to individual programme pages for audition requirements, how to apply and any other academic requirements.
Actor Training: Blended Short Courses
Kick-start your career as an actor and learn from one of the world’s most respected institutions on this part-time, evening programme. Delivered online every Monday and Wednesday evening, learn from the comfort of your own home from teaching staff at the Conservatoire and industry professionals. You can also join us in Scotland on a 10-day intensive actor training residential stay in July.
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What’s On
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents
Big Guitar Weekend: Pale Blue Dot with Cochran & McAllister
Part of Big Guitar Weekend
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Download or browse our prospectus and start your journey to studying at one of the world’s top performing arts education institutions