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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 approx one month before the event date
- Please note, do not book any travel or accommodation until you have received a confirmation email from the recruitment team, which will come after you have registered for the event. If we reach capacity, you will be placed on a waiting list and an update will be sent accordingly.
Education Open Day, Renfrew Street Campus. Monday 19 May 2025, 10am – 5pm, Renfrew Street Campus.
- This open day will cover our Bachelour of Education and PGDE degree pathways.
- 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 which will come after you have registered for the event. 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
Our Drama, Dance, Production and Film open days have finished for the current year, please check back later in the year for more updates
Distance Learning Discovery Sessions
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.
Upcoming Discovery Sessions
Sign up for Monday 21 April | 10am (GMT)
Sign up for Tuesday 20 May | 10am (GMT)
Sign up for Monday 23 June | 10am (GMT)
Find out about these programmes below:
In-person and Online Events
The Student Recruitment Team will be attending the following Exhibitions in 2025, we look forward to seeing you there!
UCAS Discovery Event – Lisburn
- Date: 19 – 20 March 2025
- Location: Eikon Exhibition Centre, Sprucefield, Lisburn, BT27 5RF
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – Newport
- Date: 7 – 8 April 2025
- Location: International Convention Centre Wales, Catsash Road, Newport, NP18 1DE
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – Winchester
- Date: 23 April 2025
- Location: The University of Winchester, King Alfred Quarter, Sparkford Road, Winchester, SO22 4NR
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – Farnborough
- Date: 24 – 25 April 2025
- Location: Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Trenchard Way, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6TQ
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – MIddlesbrough
- Date: 30 April 2025
- Location: Teesside University, Olympia Building, Middlesbrough, TS1 3AP
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – Norwich
- Date: 10 June 2025
- Location: Norfolk Showground Arena. Dereham Road, Norwich, NR5 0TP
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – Bedford
- Date: 16 – 17 June 2025
- Location: The University of Bedfordshire, Bedford Campus, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9EA
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – Liverpool
- Date: 17 June 2025
- Location: ACC Liverpool, King’s Dock, Port of Liverpool, Kings Dock Street, Liverpool, L3 4FP
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – Leeds
- Date: 18 – 19 June 2025
- Location: Leeds Beckett University, Tennis Centre, Headingley Campus, Leeds, LS6 3QQ
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – Bournemouth
- Date: 30 June 2025
- Location: Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – Forth Valley
- Date: 28 August 2025
- Location: University of Stirling, Campus Central, Stirling, FK9 4LA
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – Edinburgh
- Date: 2 September 2025
- Location: Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – Aberdeen
- Date: 3 September 2025
- Location: University of Aberdeen, Elphinstone Hall, King’s Campus, Regent Walk, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – Glasgow
- Date: 9 September 2025
- Location: SEC Centre, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – Lanarkshire
- Date: 10 September 2025
- Location: University of the West of Scotland, Lanarkshire Campus, Hamilton International Technology Park, South Lanarkshire, G72 0LH
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – Ayrshire
- Date: 11 September 2025
- Location: University of West of Scotland
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – Moray
- Date: 17 September 2025
- Location: Moray College UHI, University of Highlands and Islands, Moray Street, Elgin, IV30 1JJ
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – Inverness
- Date: 18 September 2025
- Location: University of Highlands and Islands, Inverness College, Inverness, IV2 5NA
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – Fife
- Date: 23 September 2025
- Location: Carnegie Conference Centre, Halbeath Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8DY
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – Borders
- Date: 24 September 2025
- Location: Borders Event Centre, Springwood, Kelso, TD5 8LS
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – Dumfries and Galloway
- Date: 25 September 2025
- Location: Easterbrook Hall, The Crichton, Bankend Road, Dumfries, DG1 4TL
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – Dundee
- Date: 30 September 2025
- Location: Dundee and Angus College, Gardyne Campus, Gardyne Road, Dundee, DD5 1NY
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
UCAS Discovery Event – Stornoway
- Date: 2 October 2025
- Location: Stornoway Town Hall, 20 South Beach, Stornoway, HS1 2BJ
- Further Information: UCAS Booking Page
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.
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