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Graduation

Find out more about our graduation day and leave a message of support for our students.

Summer Graduation Ceremony 2026

We were 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, when our staff gather with our graduands and their families and friends to celebrate their academic achievement.

There were three ceremonies, taking place at 10.30am, 2.00pm and 4.30 pm, with the following programmes graduating 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 have graduated at this ceremony. These awards could be from programmes not listed above.

You can replay the ceremony livestreams on this page below.

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

Our Summer 2026 graduation ceremonies took place Thursday 2 July at 10.30am, 2pm and 4.30pm. You can replay the livestreams of the ceremonies below.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Summer Graduation 2026 – 10.30am Ceremony

Summer Graduation 2026 – 2.00pm Ceremony

Summer Graduation 2026 – 4.30pm Ceremony

Graduation Messages

Add your own special message: rcs.ac.uk/gradmessage

The Bellhats!!!

We saw you, Brooklyn! March down that stage with your head held high. Way to overcome, way to conquer, way to go, as our captain should!

We’ll keep the ship sailing in the US, go forth to the new world!

Q U E E N.

Congratulations!

Love,
The Bellhats (Hunting of the Snark forever!)

Angela ODonnell

A special Congratulations to my amazing Daughter Avery Willow
I’m one proud Mum
You Did It My Girl
Also well done to everyone who Graduated yesterday 2nd July 2026

Jacqueline Donnelly

Congratulations to Andrew McCrindle on graduating with an Honours degree in Traditional Music (Piping).

It’s a tremendous achievement and the result of years of dedication, hard work and passion for your music. From starting out on the wee Govan pipes at just 9 years old to reaching this milestone, your journey has been an inspiring one.

It feels especially fitting that you are now going on to become a teacher in schools, giving young people the same opportunities that helped shape your own path. Passing on your skills, experience and love of piping to the next generation is a wonderful way to continue the tradition and ensure it thrives for years to come.

Wishing you every success and happiness in your teaching career and in all that lies ahead. Congratulations once again on a fantastic achievement.

Also a huge congratulations to everyone else who graduated today.

Victoria Davidson

David Rice we are sooo proud of you and wish you all the success for your future xxx lots and lots of love all the way from New Zealand xxx love Vic Brad and the boys xx

Cynthia McDaid

You are our star Ted Many congratulations on achieving your degree We love you to bits and we are so proud of you xxx love Granddad and Cynthia xx

Tracey Monaghan

Well done Andrew, so proud of you! Xxxx

Graham Leadbitter

From a ‘veteran’ alumnus to you wonderful young things, thank you for the joy you brought me, sitting out there in ‘the house ‘….keep on keepin on! X

Gran and Grandpa Strathdee

Congratulations Chloe
Four years of hard work
We are proud of your achievements.
What a star!!!
Love, Gran and Grandpa xxx

Lana and Alexsandra Vikhorev

Congratulations dear Nikita Vikhorev. Dear son and brother. We loved you from 3000 km.

Jim and Lynne Ewart

Congratulations Charlotte Hay, always our shining star! Xx

Malfie

To Maya Christe ,
Cheering from Mollys over the road. So proud of how far you’ve come, a privilege to have watched you grow up. I’ve put a fiver in the card I sent you.
Love,
Granny Malfie

Seow Family

We are so proud of you Xiaoxuan!! All your hard work and dedication have paid off. We will always be rooting for you and whatever path you choose to follow. Giving you hugs all the way from Malaysia! <3

Ruby McG

Congratulations Jamie Jingly!!
Lots of love from us all
💕🪗🎶

Michael Cooke

Congratulations Abigail Wilson on graduating and getting a place in Orchestra 🎶👍😂

Ali and Alex Grahamslaw

So proud of George Grahamslaw and his fellow students on their achievement. We are thrilled to share their Graduation day in this amazing place, thank you to all the staff at The Royal Conservatpire of Scotland!

Mum and Dad and Eva

Congratulations Gabrielle McCann. We’re so proud of you. Well done! All the hard work paid off. Love you loads🥰

Grandma & Grandad Mortimer

Well done Ted McDaid. We know you’ve enjoyed the last few years in Glasgow, but very much appreciate your hard work and commitment culminating in the terrific achievement you’re celebrating today. Congratulations!

Carole Robinson

Congratulations Andrew McCrindle and to the rest of the class. Steve and I so proud of you! Love Aunty Carole

Nana Aurelie

Brilliant Joshua, I’m so proud of you
Lots of love and Good Luck for the future
Love Nana Xxx

Robert McFarlane

Mollie Quinn,
Well done Mollie.
After all the hard work and study you deserve this.
Have a great day.
So proud of you.
Love,
Grandma & Grandpa

Zoey & Rob Ricci

Huge congratulations to all RCS 2026 graduands. With special shout outs to Gregor, Lizzie, George, Grant, Trudy, Matthew and Jazzie.

But the biggest congratulations of all to our amazing Jess. Watching you grow and become the unique talent you are today has been an amazing privilege for us. You’ve found your place in the world and you’ve found your tribe. I’m sure you will all be by each others sides for many, many years to come.

All our love, Zoey

Cameron Maxwell

Graduating BEd is for the most elite of people. Proud of all the kind, talented colleagues, who I can call my friends x

Vie Watson

Lauren Elsie!!

Congratulations. 💐🎉

From Scotland to this stage — four years of dreaming, working, and becoming. We are so proud of you and love you beyond words. Blessings and a world of ❤️ Mum & Dad.

Christine Gill

Hope you have an amazing day.
Can’t wait to see the pictures.
Congratulations Andrew you
Clever boy.
Sending hugs 🤗

Liz, Anna & Keziah

Huge congratulations to the Class of 2026! Wishing you all the best for your future endeavours.

Shona Macdonald

Tha sinn uile cho moiteil asad Neen! Sin thu fhèin. 🎻

Jen & Ed Szumowski

Congratulations, Kate! Four years ago you followed a dream all the way to Scotland. Today you graduate with a bright future ahead. We are beyond proud of you and love you more than words can say. ❤️ Mom & Dad

Kirstin

Nathaniel!!!

I am so so incredibly proud to call you my friend and I’m so grateful to have met you and have had the pleasure to have danced with you and taught you. You are truly an incredible human and SO inspiring to us all!! You are so deserving of absolutely everything you achieve and I hope you are as proud of yourself as I am of you.

Grandma and Grandad

Massive congratulations to Will Collier on your BA Musical Theatre. You’ve worked so hard and deserve a fabulous future! We are very proud of you and have loved supporting you along the way! Enjoy your special day. Love GG xxxxx

Allison MacArthur

Huge congratulations on your graduation Andrew. Well done and wishing you every success in the future.

Annelore Stelzenau

Herzlichen Glückwunsch❤️Vivian (Motte)Wir drücken dir❤️💋 Wir sind so stolz auf dich Du bist fantastisch❤️ und einzigartig. Liebe❤️ Grüße von Mama und Manfred

Thomas

Madeleine McIntyre –

WELL DONE BIGS! I’m so sorry I couldn’t be there but u love you so much, so proud of you and all your year.
You’re the best ever and I hope you have a yas queen graduation X

Duwanda Thomas

Congratulations, Monet Luguster Debose on such a great accomplishment . The sky is the limit! WE LOVE YOU!

Ann whitton

Congratulations to you young man, your hard work and dedication has finally paid off
Wishing you many years of piping in the future

Colette Wilson

Amazing Andrew McCrindle , Well done and hope you have an amazing day 🌟❤️ xx

Marcia Thomas

CONGRATULATIONS MONET!!!!!
We love you!!!
All the way from the US!!!!!!!!!!
Wooooohoooooooo!!!!!!

Jean Mcculloch

Andrew Mccrindle
Proud of you best wishes from jean an Jamie x

Pauline Smith

Congratulations BEd class of 26. Proud of you all. Go out there and smash it.

Love always Mama P

Elaine Ferguson

Well done congratulations Andrew mccrindle
All the best from port Glasgow

Sheila

Congratulations Andrew! 👨‍🎓
From: Sheila, Brian and Family 🤩

Ryan Fielding

So proud of you Hannah ! You are truly amazing ❤️ Love from Ryan, Mum and Dad

Daniel Prestwich

To Nathan (David) Prestwich. We are cheering for you back home in Utah! Congratulations! – Dad

The Robbos, Lyons & Papa

Huge congratulations Joe, we are all so proud of you, Auntie Jac, Uncle Kenny, Amy, Gazbo and Papa xx

Lorna Ashley

So proud of you Hannah. You’ll be an amazing music teacher. Huge congratulations to you & all your fellow BEds.
Love Mum & Dad xxx

Stephanie Debose

Congratulations Monet! You endured and remain in your heart desires and nothing shall be impossible for you!

Lucy

To Hannah,
So proud of you big sis! You’re going to be fab
Love you so much,
Lucy

Erin McKinley

Happy graduation Miss McKinley!
We wish you the very best in your new journey and we are so glad to have been a part of your time at the RCS.
Continue to inspire young people, just like you did for so many of us!
– Grange Academy💜✨🫶🏽

Eastwood Choir

Alexandru Placinta, our fabulous accompanist, many congratulations on your graduation.

Pauline Beattie

Well done Andrew! I hope you get an amazing job with your degree. X

Gillian Bain

Jude Bain – you persevered and followed your dream. What a star!!
Love from Granny and Grandad.

Elaine McCrindle

Andrew to watch you walking across the stage today is going to be one of the proudest moments to add to a long list of many. Enjoy your day of celebrating, you deserve this so much.
Lots of love from Mum xx

G-Ma

So proud of you, Madeleine. Love from G-ma xxx

Stacey McIntyre

Madeleine, we are so proud of your achievement! Have an amazing day today – you deserve it! We love you so much and are wishing you a happy and fulfilling career ahead!

Fiona’s and Andy Ashbridge

Congratulations Erin McKinley. We are all so very proud of you xxx

Lewis

It has been amazing to see you go through RCS and the serenades have been fantastic!
You are a super talented and amazing piano teacher.
All the best for your big day.
Love
Lewis
XXXX

John

Erin so proud of you🎉🎉🎓

Mackenzie

Congratulations to Abbie and Erin graduating today🤍! So proud of you both.

Here’s to the next chapter.

Love u guys,
Mack xxx

Bea Anderson

Love you all MACCT, congratulations & so proud of you! xxx

Tricia mc Donald

To Grace, we are all super proud of you. Today is all about celebrating the hard work and dedication you have shown over the past 3 years. Celebrate and be as proud of yourself as we are. Keep shining xxx

Brea

Happy Graduation Day to my wee sister Erin! I am so proud of you, watching your progression both as a violinist and a person is so beautiful! Being right by your side instead of watching on a screen in Australia makes it even better 💜💜

Jennie, Simon and Laurie Craske

We’re so proud of you Rowan, today and every day. What an amazing experience you’ve had over the last 3 years at RCS. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you X

Manasa Tagica

BA Acting class 2026! YOU MADE IT! Congratulations! See you on set 😀

Garance and Matthew

ConGRADulations Ellie we are so proud of you!!!!

Noëlle

I LOVE YOU MACCT!! Congrats you guys ❤️❤️

Izzy Delaney

My amazing boyfriend Tyler Newton is Graduating today!! He has worked so very hard and I am so so proud of him. He is the most talented deserving boy I know and a true rising star 🌟 ♥️

Begum Yilmaz

I wish I were graduating alongside you. Congratulations to every student who has made one of my biggest dreams come true. Wishing you all the very best for the future.

Wendy Johnstone

Congratulations Madeleine!! What a fantastic achievement, love from all the Johnstones Xx

Courtney Allan

Huge Congratulations to the insanely talented BAMT graduating class! Keep kicking butt and taking names!

The McGuires

Congratulations to all graduating today, but especially to our beautiful niece, Madeleine. You are just fabulous in every way and we are so proud of you. Love you. Have a brilliant day – you deserve it! xxx

Joanne, Simon & Lola Bridge

Huge congratulations to BAMT3 today, you are all incredible and have a wonderfully bright future. Special congrats to our amazing boy, Cassidy. We are so very proud of you and the man you have become. We love you – enjoy your day. X

Harper esplin

Uncle David

Congratulations on your graduation , I knew you could do it. Im so proud of you and I can wait for you to teach me how to play lots of instruments when im older.

Harper x

Grandma Smith

So proud of you Nathan! You have worked so hard and sacrificed so much to reach your goal. When some might have given up on their quest, you have persevered and here you are! Enjoy your day and I will be thinking about you.
SENDING GRADUATION CONGRATULATIONS YOUR WAY!

Gillian Palmer

Amy Palmer, I’m so proud of your amazing achievement and I know you are going to make such a difference to the lives of every pupil who walks through your classroom door. I couldn’t be more proud of you, your hard work, your dedication and your amazing positive attitude if I tried. Well done Miss Palmer. All my love, Mum xx

Andrew McCrindle

Massive congratulations on your graduation Andrew McCrindle, very well done, have a great day.

Adam Doig

Congratulations Tyler, love you lots man. Proud of you big time, ma big cuzzy graduating already where’d the time go. Might graduate but I’d still beat you at fifa 😉

Linda Millar

Congratulations , Andrew! All the best for your future. Everyone is so proud of you.

Kirstin watson

Congratulations to Tyler Newton. So proud of what you have achieved and know you will continue to shine.

Jensen Newton

Tyler, we are so proud of your efforts over the last four years. The level of development we have seen in you in that time is beyond what I could have believed.

I still remember the wonderful moment we found out you had been accepted to study at RCS and how you told us this was your calling. You have made the most of your opportunity and now, as you begin your Masters degree after the summer, I’m so excited to see you become the incredible vocalist we know you will be. Maybe even better than I am!

All my love and unconditional support. Dad.

The Doig Family

We are so proud of you Tyler James Newton and your journey to success. You have just flourished in the 4 years at RCS and we know that this will continue in the exciting years ahead.
Hope you have the best day celebrating your achievements and we will have our own celebration with you soon.
Love you so much, (your fav) Auntie Carol, Uncle Russell, Adam and Matthew xxxx

Emma Newton

Congratulations to my wonderful son Tyler on your BMus graduation. So proud 🩵

Grant Fairweather

Congratulations Andrew all the best mate

Kevin Clarke

Many Congratulations to Everyone who has Graduated Today Especially my Nephew Andrew McCrindle
I Remember Coming up to Scotland to see the Family and you was just Learning The Bagpipes
Now Look at you a Fine Young Man
Enjoy your Special Day
Uncle Kevin and Auntie Marion

Fiona Fairweather

Congratulations Andrew McCrindle
Hope you have a fantastic day
All the Best for the future
No bad fae a wee laddie fae Govan,very proud and your Great Granny would have been too xx

Ann Livingston

Congratulations Andrew on graduating and All the Best. You’ve made your Granny so proud. Cheers ! Ann (a friend of Granny)

Helen McCrindle

So very proud of you Andrew after all your hard work. You can look forward to a very bright future with your music, all my love,
Granny xxxx

Library Team

Congratulations Class of 2026! Have a fantastic day celebrating all your achievements, and good luck for the future. It’s been wonderful having you here! 📚🦉❤️🎓

Tom and Linda

Congratulations AMY PALMER on your amazing achievement. You have worked so hard and will make a brilliant teacher.
We are all so proud of you.
Lots of love Gran and Grandpa xx

Barbara

Congratulations Erin on your graduation. From your very proud Nan. Love ya.

Mum, Dad & Isla

Congratulations Erin on your Graduation, we are so proud of you & can’t wait to celebrate with you soon. Lots of love xx

Marion Smith (Great Auntie)

Well done David all your hard work has payed off. Love Auntie Marion x

Debbie Ricci

Huge congratulations to Jessica Ricci – so proud of you – have a fantastic graduation day!

Michelle

Congratulations on all you have achieved very proud of you all of us Uncle Andrew Shellabell Liam Orlagh and of course the dugs xxx🎓❤️
Enjoy the after party too your a star in the making lots a love ❤️

Alan, Michelle and Ethan Montgomery

Congratulations on your graduation Emma Montgomery! We are so proud of you. You will be an amazing music teacher. Enjoy the celebrations on your special day! 🥳🍾🥂🎓
Love Mum, Dad and Ethan xxx

Melissa Rice

Congratulations on your graduation, I am so proud of you. All your hard work has paid off. It’s now time to celebrate.

Alistair and Susie

David Rice
Congratulations on your graduation A very talented boy and your hard work paid off. You will be a great teacher

Bernadine Templeman

Congratulations David (Rice), so incredibly proud of you. I always knew you’d become an amazing teacher and now all your hard work and determination has finally paid off. Very well done David and all the very best for the future.

Lynsey marie Smith

Well done to my daughter Olivia Ritchie – BA Flim
So proud of you, all your hard work and dedication amazing me, but I don’t expect anything less from you as I know how much you love telling stories and finding the love and light in everything.
Can’t wait to see what you achieve and go on and do.
Reach for the starts and keep smashing it
My superstar
Love always
Mum xxxxxxx

Debbie - Admissions receptionist

Congrats to all graduating today, sorry I will not be here to see you all in your finery. Have a fantastic day, well done to you all xx

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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