Welcome to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a World Top Ten institution for music and performing arts education.
(QS World Rankings 2026)
“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.
Search for a course
Find the Short Course, Junior Conservatoire, Undergraduate or Postgraduate programme for you.
In the Spotlight
Shape the Future of Scotland’s National Conservatoire
We’re seeking an exceptional leader to become the next Principal of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, guiding a world-leading institution for performing arts education into its next chapter. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit roles.saxbam.com using reference ECBSA. Applications should be received by noon on Friday 6 November.
Stage and Screen & Dance Online Information Sessions
Staff and students from across the School of Stage and Screen and School of Dance will host online information sessions w/b 2 November 2026. The sessions will give you a chance to ask questions about the course, the audition process and what to prepare for student life at RCS. You can find dates and times for individual sessions and register on our dedicated page!
Big Guitar Weekend 2026
A weekend dedicated entirely to the versatility, rich textures and expressive power of the guitar in all its forms. This anniversary year, we’ve brought together a fantastic line-up of international artists, esteemed faculty, returning alumni and exceptional emerging talent right here in Glasgow.
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Sinfonia Cymru x Sidiki Dembélé: Yiriba - learn more
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RCS Chamber Orchestra - learn more
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