Welcome to the School of Drama

Recognised as one of the world’s top 10 performing arts education institutions (QS World University Rankings 2023), the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is one of the most dynamic, creative and collaborative institutions in the world.

Like Nowhere Else

RCS is the only conservatoire in Europe to teach all of the performing and production arts on the one campus, and there is a distinctive buzz about working in an environment with so many creative artists. BA Acting student Charlie talks about their experience of RCS and why they think the School of Drama is a place Like Nowhere Else.

 

Professional Partnerships

The School of Drama has active partnerships with industry professionals across the UK and beyond, ensuring the very best learning experiences for our students.

National Theatre of Scotland

Showcasing Scottish culture at home and abroad, the National Theatre of Scotland allows students to gain access to the important network of directors, sound technicians, stage managers and performance makers at Scotland’s national theatre.

BBC Scotland

Shakespeare’s Globe

Solar Bear Theatre Company

Citizens Theatre

” Drama school has been the single most all-encompassing experience of my life.”

– James McAvoy, BA Acting graduate

Introducing

BA Acting


I just fell in love with RCS. I thought, there’s a room full of people like me here. It was incredible.

— Ncuti Gatwa, BA Acting graduate


Audition Preparation courses

We run regular audition preparation weekends for both Acting and Musical Theatre programmes, and the skills taught are transferable to other audition scenarios.

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Gloria: Behind the Scenes

Acting Gallery

Our latest performances include Takin’ Over the Asylum, The Dream, Thebans, Parliament Square, The Bacchae, Bad Roads, How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found and The Speculator.

View more photos from our Acting programme on Flickr

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Introducing

BA Musical Theatre


Become a multi-disciplinary artist in acting, singing, dance and music.

The BA Musical Theatre programme is for progressive and talented students who are dedicated to developing their skills in acting, singing, dance and music. We’re looking for the next cohort of students who want to train with us alongside industry professionals, and who aspire towards a career in the competitive musical theatre industry.