Welcome to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a World Top Ten institution for performing arts education.
(QS World Rankings 2025)
“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.
Study at RCS
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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Find the Short Course, Junior Conservatoire, Undergraduate or Postgraduate programme for you.
In the Spotlight
Access Courses
Apply by 14 March for our Access Courses, part of our Fair Access initiative. They provide high-quality training for students interested in the BA Arts with Community, Production or Music Education undergraduate degree programmes at RCS. Find out more about the course structure, eligibility criteria, and application process on the Access Courses page.
Junior Conservatoire Acting
Don’t forget that Junior Conservatoire Acting applications close soon!
If you want to develop your performance skills and meet like-minded young people in weekly classes here at RCS, then apply now!
Applications are now open to audition for Autumn 2025 entry. Applications close on Sunday 16 March. #JoinJuniors
Circle of Betrayal Short Course
Looking for a thrilling day out this March? Step into The Circle of Betrayal, an immersive one-day experience where you will play to find the betrayers.
Work with your team to uncover those who are telling lies… or play the ultimate bluff yourself. Take on roles like Investigator, Sheriff, or Jailor – who will you become?
Bring your friends, question everything, and trust no one.
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What’s On
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents
Alice Neary & Viv McLean
Part of RCS Strings Festival 2025 Fridays at One
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents
Strings Chamber Groups
Part of RCS Strings Festival 2025
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents
Baroque Ensemble meets Cross-genre Ensemble
Part of RCS Strings Festival 2025
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Download or browse our prospectus and start your journey to studying at one of the world’s top performing arts education institutions