Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) is a place like nowhere else, powered by performance, its people and their passion. RCS is a World Top 10 undergraduate and postgraduate destination for performing arts education (QS World University Rankings 2025)
BAFTA and Olivier-award-winning actor and RCS graduate Jack Lowden and theatre director and dramaturg Philip Howard will receive honorary doctorates at RCS’s autumn graduation in October. Full story on the newsroom: www.rcs.ac.uk/news-stories...
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Jack Lowden © Getty
Philip Howard © Viktoria Begg
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Jack Lowden © Getty
Philip Howard © Viktoria Begg
September 29, 2025 at 8:47 AM
BAFTA and Olivier-award-winning actor and RCS graduate Jack Lowden and theatre director and dramaturg Philip Howard will receive honorary doctorates at RCS’s autumn graduation in October. Full story on the newsroom: www.rcs.ac.uk/news-stories...
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Jack Lowden © Getty
Philip Howard © Viktoria Begg
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Jack Lowden © Getty
Philip Howard © Viktoria Begg
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Kurt-Hans Goedicke, the distinguished timpanist and retired Head of Percussion at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
August 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Kurt-Hans Goedicke, the distinguished timpanist and retired Head of Percussion at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
2. This opportunity has been co-created by the Creative Enterprise Development Office at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Sauchiehall Street: Culture and Heritage District. Full story on the newsroom: www.rcs.ac.uk/news-stories...
July 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
2. This opportunity has been co-created by the Creative Enterprise Development Office at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Sauchiehall Street: Culture and Heritage District. Full story on the newsroom: www.rcs.ac.uk/news-stories...
1. Calling all amateur creatives living in Glasgow’s city centre! Do you have an interest in dance, music, theatre, film or performance-based work? Apply for the Make It Happen Sauchiehall Street Fund before 27 August for a chance to receive £1,000 bit.ly/44Surji
July 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
1. Calling all amateur creatives living in Glasgow’s city centre! Do you have an interest in dance, music, theatre, film or performance-based work? Apply for the Make It Happen Sauchiehall Street Fund before 27 August for a chance to receive £1,000 bit.ly/44Surji
SAAS funding is available for all eligible Scottish applicants starting their first undergraduate degree.
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July 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
SAAS funding is available for all eligible Scottish applicants starting their first undergraduate degree.
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From ballet to teaching, music to filmmaking, acting to production design – no matter what you're interested in, you'll find it here at RCS. Applications are made via UCAS and UCAS Conservatoires. Please visit our website for everything you need to know about applying.
www.rcs.ac.uk/study/how-to...
www.rcs.ac.uk/study/how-to...
July 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
From ballet to teaching, music to filmmaking, acting to production design – no matter what you're interested in, you'll find it here at RCS. Applications are made via UCAS and UCAS Conservatoires. Please visit our website for everything you need to know about applying.
www.rcs.ac.uk/study/how-to...
www.rcs.ac.uk/study/how-to...
✨ 🎭 Applications are now open for September 2026 entry! If you're passionate about the performing arts and looking to take your interests further, RCS is the place for you! We offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across a wide range of disciplines.
www.rcs.ac.uk/about/
www.rcs.ac.uk/about/
July 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
✨ 🎭 Applications are now open for September 2026 entry! If you're passionate about the performing arts and looking to take your interests further, RCS is the place for you! We offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across a wide range of disciplines.
www.rcs.ac.uk/about/
www.rcs.ac.uk/about/
Just announced! Colombian-Italian conductor Stefano Boccacci has been appointed the new Leverhulme Conducting Fellow at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS).
June 3, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Just announced! Colombian-Italian conductor Stefano Boccacci has been appointed the new Leverhulme Conducting Fellow at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS).
Catch the MA Acting/Directing Classical and Contemporary Text cohort as they take to the stage in the reimaging of two timeless Shakespeare classics. Tickets available via the RCS box office! www.rcs.ac.uk/whats-on/
May 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Catch the MA Acting/Directing Classical and Contemporary Text cohort as they take to the stage in the reimaging of two timeless Shakespeare classics. Tickets available via the RCS box office! www.rcs.ac.uk/whats-on/
We're still thinking about the absolutely stunning performances by the Modern Ballet students at their annual performance last week. Showcasing the work of current students, these performances mixed classical and contemporary works from some of the UK’s most exciting choreographers | 📷 Hope Holmes
May 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We're still thinking about the absolutely stunning performances by the Modern Ballet students at their annual performance last week. Showcasing the work of current students, these performances mixed classical and contemporary works from some of the UK’s most exciting choreographers | 📷 Hope Holmes
So much hard work and effort goes on behind the scenes from both the BA Production Technology and Management and BA Production Arts and Design students. We can't wait to see all their hard work on (and off!) stage come to life in the final production!
May 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
So much hard work and effort goes on behind the scenes from both the BA Production Technology and Management and BA Production Arts and Design students. We can't wait to see all their hard work on (and off!) stage come to life in the final production!
A little 👀 behind the curtain as RCS Production students set the stage for the BA Musical Theatre production of Spring Awakening.
May 23, 2025 at 1:32 PM
A little 👀 behind the curtain as RCS Production students set the stage for the BA Musical Theatre production of Spring Awakening.
Just announced: The Write Start 2025 winner and runner-up! Congratulations to winner Katherine Low, second-year Filmmaking student, and runner-up Angelique Celine, second-year MA Music Psychology in the Arts student and Musical Theatre graduate, who will see their creative projects come to life!
May 20, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Just announced: The Write Start 2025 winner and runner-up! Congratulations to winner Katherine Low, second-year Filmmaking student, and runner-up Angelique Celine, second-year MA Music Psychology in the Arts student and Musical Theatre graduate, who will see their creative projects come to life!
Just announced! Three groundbreaking artists will be celebrated alongside the class of 2025 at our summer graduation on 3 July. Theatre visionary Bunny Christie, pop legend Lulu and pioneering jazz musician @wyntonmarsalis will receive honorary doctorates from RCS at our summer graduation.
April 25, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Just announced! Three groundbreaking artists will be celebrated alongside the class of 2025 at our summer graduation on 3 July. Theatre visionary Bunny Christie, pop legend Lulu and pioneering jazz musician @wyntonmarsalis will receive honorary doctorates from RCS at our summer graduation.
Don’t miss our students this Saturday as part of an afternoon of FREE music on Sauchiehall Street. Find out more details here:
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April 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Don’t miss our students this Saturday as part of an afternoon of FREE music on Sauchiehall Street. Find out more details here:
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RCS Principal, Professor Jeffrey Sharkey, said: “In an era where the arts and arts education face increasing challenges, this recognition celebrates the commitment of our students, staff, supporters and alumni who contribute so much to the life and success of RCS.”
#QSWUR #RCSWorldTop10
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March 12, 2025 at 10:36 AM
RCS Principal, Professor Jeffrey Sharkey, said: “In an era where the arts and arts education face increasing challenges, this recognition celebrates the commitment of our students, staff, supporters and alumni who contribute so much to the life and success of RCS.”
#QSWUR #RCSWorldTop10
#QSWUR #RCSWorldTop10
We’re World Top Ten! RCS has reaffirmed its status as a world top ten destination for performing arts education in the prestigious 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, announced today by @TopUnis, holding the number six spot.
www.rcs.ac.uk/news-stories...
#QSWUR #RCSWorldTop10
www.rcs.ac.uk/news-stories...
#QSWUR #RCSWorldTop10
March 12, 2025 at 10:36 AM
We’re World Top Ten! RCS has reaffirmed its status as a world top ten destination for performing arts education in the prestigious 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, announced today by @TopUnis, holding the number six spot.
www.rcs.ac.uk/news-stories...
#QSWUR #RCSWorldTop10
www.rcs.ac.uk/news-stories...
#QSWUR #RCSWorldTop10
During this session you'll get a taste of how these programmes work, what type of activity you will engage with while studying with us, and how we'll prepare you for future work in the creative arts industry. Register today!
📅 Monday 24 February
⏰ 10am
🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5b95c9...
📅 Monday 24 February
⏰ 10am
🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5b95c9...
February 13, 2025 at 10:34 AM
During this session you'll get a taste of how these programmes work, what type of activity you will engage with while studying with us, and how we'll prepare you for future work in the creative arts industry. Register today!
📅 Monday 24 February
⏰ 10am
🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5b95c9...
📅 Monday 24 February
⏰ 10am
🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5b95c9...
💻🎭 Are you looking for the next step in your creative journey? Join our online discovery session to learn about RCS's brand-new blended learning degree programmes: MA Arts Leadership & Fundraising and MA Creative Arts Practice.
February 13, 2025 at 10:34 AM
💻🎭 Are you looking for the next step in your creative journey? Join our online discovery session to learn about RCS's brand-new blended learning degree programmes: MA Arts Leadership & Fundraising and MA Creative Arts Practice.
🎉Congratulations to RCS alumnus Liam Sinclair (Contemporary Theatre Practice, 2001) who has just been announced as the new Executive Director and Co-Chief Executive of the National Theatre of Scotland @ntsonline.bsky.social. We wish Liam all the very best for the new role! 🥳
February 7, 2025 at 11:53 AM
🎉Congratulations to RCS alumnus Liam Sinclair (Contemporary Theatre Practice, 2001) who has just been announced as the new Executive Director and Co-Chief Executive of the National Theatre of Scotland @ntsonline.bsky.social. We wish Liam all the very best for the new role! 🥳
Congratulations to Vocal Studies graduate, Ellie Beaton on winning the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2025 competition! 🎉
February 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Congratulations to Vocal Studies graduate, Ellie Beaton on winning the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2025 competition! 🎉
Fantastic to have 7 (seven!) of our students through to the semi finals of BBC Radio Scotland's Young Classical Musician competition. Bravo! 👏👏👏
January 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Fantastic to have 7 (seven!) of our students through to the semi finals of BBC Radio Scotland's Young Classical Musician competition. Bravo! 👏👏👏
In a new concert series, Vocal Performance students will perform at The Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock.
Featuring songs and duets from Schubert and Schumann, to Lehár and Leonard Bernstein, it's the perfect way to pass a Sunday afternoon! 🎶🎵
www.beaconartscentre.co.uk/events/royal...
Featuring songs and duets from Schubert and Schumann, to Lehár and Leonard Bernstein, it's the perfect way to pass a Sunday afternoon! 🎶🎵
www.beaconartscentre.co.uk/events/royal...
January 31, 2025 at 11:15 AM
In a new concert series, Vocal Performance students will perform at The Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock.
Featuring songs and duets from Schubert and Schumann, to Lehár and Leonard Bernstein, it's the perfect way to pass a Sunday afternoon! 🎶🎵
www.beaconartscentre.co.uk/events/royal...
Featuring songs and duets from Schubert and Schumann, to Lehár and Leonard Bernstein, it's the perfect way to pass a Sunday afternoon! 🎶🎵
www.beaconartscentre.co.uk/events/royal...
There's just one day left to apply for our undergraduate programmes! Applications are made via UCAS/UCAS Conservatoires, if you have any questions our recruitment team will be on hand to help. Some of our postgraduate programmes remain open until 31 March. www.rcs.ac.uk/study/how-to...
January 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
There's just one day left to apply for our undergraduate programmes! Applications are made via UCAS/UCAS Conservatoires, if you have any questions our recruitment team will be on hand to help. Some of our postgraduate programmes remain open until 31 March. www.rcs.ac.uk/study/how-to...