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Summer Graduation 2025
We are delighted to celebrate the Graduation of our Class of 2025 on Thursday 3 July 2025 with ceremonies taking place in the Stevenson Hall.
This is one of the most important days in the academic calendar. It is the day when our staff gather with our graduands and their families and friends to celebrate their academic achievement.
There will be three ceremonies on 3 July 2025 at 10.30 am; 2.00 pm and 4.30 pm. The following programmes will graduate at each ceremony:
10.30 am Ceremony
Doctoral Degrees (PhD and DPerf)
BA Contemporary Performance Practice
BA Performance in British Sign Language and English
Bachelor of Music (Composition)
Bachelor of Music (Jazz)
Bachelor of Music (Performance)
Bachelor of Music (Traditional Music)
Bachelor of Music (Traditional Music – Piping)
MEd Learning and Teaching in the Arts
2.00pm Ceremony
BA Modern Ballet
BA Musical Theatre
Professional Graduate Diploma in Musical Directing
Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Music
Artist Diploma
Master of Arts (Music) (all specialisms)
Master of Music (all specialisms)
4.30pm Ceremony
BA Acting
BA Filmmaking
BA Production Arts and Design
BA Production Technology and Management
MFA (Acting/ Directing) Classical and Contemporary Text
Bachelor of Education (Music)
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Music)
Any deferrals of attendance from October 2024 or exit awards at the appropriate level may also graduate at this ceremony. These awards could be from programmes not listed above.
Registration packs have been issued to all graduands and registration will close on 26 May 2025.
Frequently asked questions about this ceremony can be found here. Top tips for your Summer Graduation can be found here.
Please note, there will also be a Graduation and Fellowship Ceremony later in the year on Thursday 30 October 2025. Details regarding this ceremony will be available from August 2025.
If you have any further questions about graduation, please email us at graduation@rcs.ac.uk
Watch the Graduation & Fellowship Ceremony
Our Autumn Graduation 2024 ceremony took place on Thursday 31 October and you can watch the ceremony below.
Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
Graduation Messages
Talia Pott
Congratulations to Noah and all the graduates!!!
Noah, I’m so proud of you today! Wishing I could be there in person– thank you for being an amazing brother, guiding and inspiring me to become a better person, teacher, and artist. Can’t wait to join you as a professional in the field this May.
Talia
Rozemarijn Dik
Gefeliciteerd Matt! Ik ben enorm trots op je!!!
Christine, Kelton, and Millie
You go, Naomi!! We’re all so proud of you. Can’t wait for your new adventures to begin!
Lon Leonard
Congratulations Naomi!! Great accomplishment for you. It is always such a pleasure to worship with you and hear your beautiful voice.
Blessings, Lon
Alexander Downie
Very well done Heather. You take Dr Eric Booth’s 80% law well into the 90s
Juliette and Ole
So proud of you Matthew!!!!!!
Dr Laurie
Naomi – Congratulations on your graduation! So many great things in the future for you! I look forward to watching what doors of opportunity open for you in the days ahead! Proud of you!
Hugh & Diletta
Ali! You made it and we’re so proud of you. Big love from The Burrow
Hamish & Lin
Congratulations Connor. You did it !
Well done and good luck with your new ventures xx
Melissa D
NAOMI!!! CONGRATULATIONS!
I am so excited for you and blessed by you. Praying for you to feel all of the joy and pride today for yourself, from your friends and family and community back home, and from our good Father. You are so loved! So proud of your hard work and dedication and excited to see where your journey leads next!
WOOOOOOHOO!!! YOU DID IT!
Evelyn Blue
Huge congratulations to all graduates but most specially to my mum, Hazel Blue. You are a constant inspiration, so proud of you. Hope to experience as much creativity and knowledge as you do! CONGRATS, happy graduation day <3
Marc Anthony Simone Cumbo
Congratulations Jadon!
Nicole Hopkinson
Congratulations Lisa! We hope you enjoy your day, we’re so proud of you!
Lots of love,
Nicole, Anthony and Gabriel xxx
Karen L
Congratulations Naomi ! I am so excited for your huge achievement and that you get to graduate and celebrate with your parents in the UK !
You are such a blessing in my life and to many others also. I have no doubt that is exactly who you will be to many others in your future endeavors and bring glory to God as you do.
Love you lots!!
Tiny Mike
Congrats to all of our grads on this SpOoOoky Halloween graduation! Hope you’ve all got your creepy and kooky looks ready for the occasion! 🎃🎤
Alix and David Pott
Good on you, Noah! We are so proud of you! And congratulations to your whole cohort! We are celebrating with you from afar! Love, Mom and Dad and Talia
Marketing & Communications Team
Congratulations to the Class of 2024 and all the best on your next steps! 🎉🎓
Follow Along on Socials
We’ll be posting and resharing graduation highlights on the big day across all our social media platforms. Follow along and get involved!
Keep in Touch
We wish you the best of luck in your new chapter as RCS alumni.
Remember to keep in touch and let us know of any exciting news. We welcome all new graduates to sign up to our alumni newsletter to find out what’s happening in RCS and beyond.
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Take home a little souvenir of your time at RCS! From mugs to hoodies and face masks in between – we even have our own tartan.
