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Summer Graduation Ceremony 2026
We are delighted to celebrate the Graduation of our Class of 2026 on Thursday 2 July 2026 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 2 July 2026 at 10.30 am; 2.00 pm and 4.30 pm. The following programmes will graduate at each ceremony:
10.30am
- Doctoral Degrees (PhD and DPerf)
- MFA/MA (Acting/ Directing) Classical and Contemporary Text
- BA Acting
- BA Filmmaking
- Bachelor of Education (Music)
- Professional Graduate Diploma in Education – Secondary (Music)
- MA Psychology in the Arts (Music)
- MEd Learning and Teaching in the Arts
- Pg Certificate in Learning and Teaching in the Arts
2.00pm
- BA Dance Artists
- BA Modern Ballet
- BA Musical Theatre
- Professional Graduate Diploma in Musical Directing
- Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Music
- Artist Diploma
- Master of Music (all specialisms)
4.30pm
- BA Production Arts and Design
- BA Production Technology and Management
- Bachelor of Music (Composition)
- Bachelor of Music (Jazz)
- Bachelor of Music (Joint Principal Study)
- Bachelor of Music (Performance)
- Bachelor of Music (Traditional Music)
- Bachelor of Music (Traditional Music – Piping)
Any deferrals of attendance from October 2025 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 25 May 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this ceremony can be found here.
Please note, there will also be a Graduation and Fellowship Ceremony later in the year on Thursday 29 October 2026. Details regarding this ceremony will be available from August 2026.
If you have any further questions about graduation, please email us at graduation@rcs.ac.uk
Watch the Graduation Ceremony
You can watch our Autumn 2025 graduation ceremony below.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Graduation Messages
Add your own special message: rcs.ac.uk/gradmessage
Terri
Congratulations David (Rice!).
Welcome aboard the crazy train to the wonderfully mad world of teaching—where no two days are ever the same, plans rarely go as expected, and you will never get through a to-do list…ever again!!! It’s chaotic, exhausting, and completely unpredictable, but it is hands down one of the most rewarding jobs out there. It is a total privilege to guide our kids through some of their biggest challenges and share their successes and the rogues will keep you smiling!! Well done wee pal! You’re going to fit right in! X
David Rice
Congratulations to my amazing godson on becoming a music teacher! What a wonderful achievement. Your students will be lucky to have you, and I couldn’t be prouder of all you’ve accomplished. Wishing you the very best of luck for the next chapter 🎶
love Cheryl, John, Abbi and Erin x
Louisa Christie
Congratulations Maya, you did it! We are so very proud of you and looking forward to see where you go next. Love you ❤️
Gail Higgins
Congratulations David, your going to be an amazing teacher. Changing the lives of children for years to come. Xx
Tammy & James Rice
Congratulations David we are so proud of you & all the years of hard work at RCS from the age of l0. You will be a fantastic music teacher. Love Mum & Dad xx
Billy Kerr
So proud of my son Aiden, you have done so well getting to where you are and it’s been my privilege to watch you son.
Wendy Campbell
Well done Rhia.
Wishing you a massive congratulations on your graduation from drama school! This degree is proof of your dedication, discipline, and artistic vision. The entertainment industry is ready for your unique talent and perspective.
I am incredibly proud of your hard work and look forward to celebrating all of your future successes .
Lots of Love xxxxxx
Marketing & Communications Team
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! All the best on your next steps 🎉🎓
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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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