Welcome
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a World Top Ten institution for performing arts education.
(QS World Rankings 2024)
“One of the top performing arts institutions in the world” The Sunday Times, May 2024
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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In the Spotlight
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Hannah Cubitt: Where Did You Go From Here?
As part of our first jobs graduate spotlight, we spoke to RCS Alumnus and Artist at Scottish Ballet, Hannah Cubitt, about her time at RCS, what she went on to do immediately after graduating and what she’s been working on recently. You can read the full piece on our News & Stories page.
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South Asian Music Summer Courses
Explore the melodies and rhythms of North Indian classical music, or join the Scottish South Asian Ensemble for a unique fusion of musical traditions.
For aspiring violinists, pianists, singers, guitarists, wind, brass, tabla or Indian percussion youth and adult players.
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UCAS applications open for 2025 entry to RCS
Study at RCS and join a dynamic international community of artists at one of the world’s top ten institutions for performing arts education.
You can also apply to our four brand-new degree programmes: BA Arts with Community, BA Dance Artists, MA/MFA Production Design/Management, and Artist Diploma in Opera.
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What’s On
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents
Knight of the Burning Pestle
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The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents
A Little Night Music
Edinburgh Fringe 2024
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