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The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a World Top Ten institution for performing arts education.
(QS World Rankings 2023)
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.
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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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Apply by 31 March for our Programmes
Applications for some programmes, including MA/MFA Acting/Directing Classic and Contemporary Text and MA Psychology in the Arts (Music) close on 31 March. Apply now via UCAS for 2024 entry.
Watch 'Ethan Loch: Making Music Talk' on iPlayer
BMus Performance student and pianist Ethan Loch is the subject of a recent edition of BBC Scotland’s The Culture Scene. Watch online as he shares an insight into his RCS studies, including composing his first concerto and preparing for a solo performance career.
Spring 2024 Events On Sale Soon
Our new season of events for Spring 2024 includes the classic musical Sweet Charity; Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique Symphony; PLUG, our festival of new music; the Production Arts and Design Showcase and more. Priority booking is already under way, with general booking open from Tuesday 2 April.
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Modern Ballet Annual Performance
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