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The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland hosts a variety of open days, admissions and department events, providing opportunities to get to know what life is like studying at RCS — a place Like Nowhere Else. We also attend a lot of external events across the country, so please come and say hello if you are attending. More information on where to find us is listed below.
Open Days
School of Music Open Days
Music Open Day – Undergraduate & Postgraduate. Thursday 15 May 2025, 10am – 5pm, Renfrew Street Campus.
- All performance pathways at Undergraduate and Masters level will be covered in this open day.
- Registration will be available closer to the event date
- Please note, do not book any travel or accommodation until you have received a confirmation email from the recruitment team. If we reach capacity, you will be placed on a waiting list and an update email will be sent accordingly.
Bachelor of Education – Discovery Event, Renfrew Street Campus. Thursday 19 May 2025, 10am – 5pm, Renfrew Street Campus.
- Registration for this event will be open one month before the event.
- Please note, do not book any travel or accommodation until you have received a confirmation email from the recruitment team. If we reach capacity, you will be placed on a waiting list and an update email will be sent accordingly.
School of Drama, Dance, Production and Film Open Days
Registration for our Drama, Dance, Production and Film open days is now open!
The open days will be taking place on the following dates and you can register by following the links below:
- Production: Friday 11 October 2024, 9.30am – 5pm (approx.), Renfrew Street Campus (FULLY BOOKED)
- Film: Monday 21 October 2024, 9.30am – 5pm (approx.), Renfrew Street Campus (FULLY BOOKED)
- Ballet: Friday 25 October 2024, 9.30am – 5pm (approx.), Wallace Studios (FULLY BOOKED)
- BA Acting: Monday 28 October 2024, 9.30am – 5pm (approx.), Renfrew Street Campus (BA ACTING FULLY BOOKED)
- BA Performance for Deaf & HoH Actors: Monday 28 October 2024, 9.30am – 5pm (approx.), Renfrew Street Campus
- BA Musical Theatre: Monday 11 November 2024, 9.30am – 5pm (approx.), Renfrew Steet Campus (FULLY BOOKED)
Admissions Events
The Student Recruitment Team will be attending the following Exhibitions in 2024, we look forward to seeing you there!
You can find more information about each event below:
UCAS Discovery – Dumfries and Galloway
- Event Date: 23 September 2024
- Location: Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries
- Find out more about the event here: UCAS Discovery – Dumfries and Galloway
- Stand: 11
UCAS Discovery – Borders
- Event Date: 24 September 2024
- Location: Borders Event Centre, Kelso
- Find out more about the event here: UCAS Discovery – Borders
- Stand: 13
UCAS Discovery – Tayside
- Event Date: 25 September 2024
- Location: Perth College UHI, Perth
- Find out more about the event here: UCAS Discovery – Tayside
- Stand: TBC
FDS/CUK Performing Arts HE & Training Fair – Southampton
- Event Date: 1 October 2024
- Location: MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton
- Find out more about the event here: FDS/CUK Performing Arts HE & Training Fair
Orkney Careers Fair
- Event Date: 2 October 2024
- Location: Arena of the Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwell
- Find out more about the event here: Orkney Careers Fair
- Stand: 41
UCAS Create Your Futures – London
- Event Date: 7-8 October 2024
- Location: ExCeL London, London
- Find out more about the event here: UCAS Create Your Futures
- Stand: 109
FDS/CUK Performing Arts HE & Training Fair – Leeds
- Event Date: 16 October 2024
- Location: Quarry Hill Campus, Leeds City College
- Find out more about the event here: FDS/CUK Performing Arts HE & Training Fair
Young Talent Expo – London
- Event Date: 9 November 2024
- Location: ETC Venues, 155 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3YD
- Find out more about the event here: Young Talent Expo
TheatreCraft – London
- Event Date: 11 November 2024
- Location: Royal Opera House, London
- Find out more about the event here: TheatreCraft 24
UCAS Create Your Futures – Manchester
- Event Date: 19-20 November 2024
- Location: Manchester Central, Manchester
- Find out more about the event here: UCAS Create Your Futures
- Stand: TBC
Music and Drama Education Expo – London
- Event Date: 30 – 31 January 2025
- Location: The Business Design Centre, London
- Find out more about the event here: Music & Drama Education Expo
- Stand: A20
Admissions Events
New dates/times to be announced soon! Get an overview of RCS and learn about our course offerings, admissions and audition processes, fees and funding, student support, and more. Ask questions of the admissions team and take a virtual walkthrough of the facilities.
Distance Learning Discovery Events
Our distance learning programmes offer a series of free online Discovery Sessions exploring various questions around a variety of central themes. By taking part in these sessions, lead by the course leaders, you’ll experience how these programmes challenge you to reflect on your ideas, believes and professional development priorities. After registering for a session, you will receive confirmation email letting you know how to join the meeting.
Find out more about these free sessions on the following pages:
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