The Royal Scottish Conservatory of Music, founded in 1845, is a British institution of higher learning dedicated to the teaching of music and drama. The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow is a combination of three academic centers, namely, the Conservatory of Music, the Dance Academy and the Youth College. It has more than ten undergraduate and master majors. Glasgow Royal Scottish School of Music and Drama has developed into one of the most famous art universities in the UK by virtue of its excellent academic atmosphere, advanced teaching philosophy, strong faculty and hardware facilities.

The Royal Scottish Conservatory of Music is the ABRSM（ Royal College of Music RAM RCM, Royal College of Music, London, Royal Northern Conservatory of Music RNCM, a member of the Royal Scottish Academy of Arts (RSC). The Royal Scottish Conservatory of Music is the busiest performing arts institution in Scotland. The teaching content of the college means that the performance arrangement is very intensive. There are many performances every week in the school (there are more than 600 performances in our own venue every year), and more performances outside the school.

The College attaches great importance to scientific research because the key factors in performance and/or creation can bring clear and unique status and characteristics to the scientific research of the College. The Bachelor of Education (Music) is the main way for students to enter the Scottish classroom to teach music. This course of Royal Scottish Conservatory of Music is also the only four-year course in the world that can provide internship experience. At the Royal Scottish Conservatory of Music, we are building the future of performance.

Opera Department:

The Opera School is headed by Philip White, the director of opera. The school is also supported by vocal music teacher Professor Stephen Robertson and vocal music research lecturer Mark Hathaway.

The department is relatively small, with 20-25 students in two-year courses, so all students have received great individual attention.

The vocal music staff of the resident coordinator is composed of experienced and outstanding teachers and practitioners. A wide range of visiting coaches, directors and visiting artists constantly provide a source of external stimulation.

The twice weekly singing class and regular coaching are the basis of this program. There are various performance opportunities, scenes and comprehensive production, most of which are at home, but some are carried out together with the Scottish Opera House and other partners, which provides learning experience for aspiring students to start their opera career.

Ranking:

In 2022, QS World University ranked fifth in performing arts.

In 2023, QS World University ranked 6th in performing arts.

The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow ranks first in the 2008 ranking of music and art colleges by the famous British media The Guardian. According to the statistical data of HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) in 2018, the employment rate of graduates of this school reached 99.2%, ranking first in Scotland. In recent two years, it has been ranked as the top five in the world by QS World University Rankings. The top five conservatories in QS include Julia Conservatory of Music, Royal Conservatory of Music, etc. QS World University ranked 9th in 2020!

College features:

The courses of the Royal Scottish Conservatory of Music are very professional, suitable for the qualifications and needs of students, and the teaching activities are very challenging and artistic. A small classroom allows teachers to give close guidance to students. The teaching method cultivates students' creativity and innovation spirit on the basis of affirming each student's potential and talent. Performing practice is an indispensable aspect of learning music and drama. The College has a busy performance every year, which is the largest in Scotland in terms of number. In this way, the College can provide students with a wealth of performance opportunities, so that they can have the opportunity to show their talents while practicing their existing performances.

The Royal Scottish Conservatory of Music has the best music teachers to provide students with all-round guidance. The provision of preparatory, undergraduate, master's and doctoral professional courses and the high frequency of teacher-student interaction is a major feature of the college, which is also a proud aspect. There are 90 minutes of separate classes for students, various kinds of special tutoring, weekly performance classes with professional accompaniment, the second class with equipment or vocal music, and the accelerated symphony band and orchestra projects, all of which reflect the exquisite teaching mode.

The music department has trained many outstanding talents, including John Logan (the Royal Scottish National Orchestra), Keith McNicol (the Royal Coven Opera House), famous conductors James Loughran and James MacMillan, Robert Irvine (the president of the Scottish Opera House), Lesley John Flanagan (the British National Opera House) and other famous artists.

tuition: £20,859； Average cost of living: £ 10000

Royal Scottish Conservatory Facilities:

The college's facilities include six professional performance venues, a large number of practice rooms, first-class recording rooms, leading professional stage technology and training courses, four customized dance rooms, as well as new technology, design, scenery, props and clothing design studios. The college also actively uses the latest information technology and digital technology.

rate of employment: In 2018, the Royal Scottish Conservatory of Music was recognized by the Higher Education Statistics Bureau as the first higher education institution in terms of graduates' employment. This impartial study shows that 99.2% of RCS graduates work or receive further education within six months after graduation.

undergraduate:

Acting

Contemporary Performance Practice

Digital Film and Television

Modern Ballet

Music

Music Education

Musical Theatre

Scottish Music

Technical and Production Arts

Master:

Classical and Contemporary Text

Music

Musical Theatre

Opera

Philosophy

Social Contexts

Doctor:

Doctor of Performance Art

perform

Three year program. This major is a training and education major for cultivating professional actors. The function of theater in performance is mainly to convey meaning. Actors will receive different training to understand the environment and scene, so as to decide which appropriate way to play and how to reflect. The course can cultivate conscientious and cooperative actors.

The vestige of Bachelor of Performing Arts mainly includes three subjects: performance, voice and movement. Level 2 continues to train these skills. At this time, it will be based on several fields of drama, namely classical drama (Shakespeare), radio and screen new works. The third level is the preparatory stage for students to embark on professional performance, which shows the knowledge and practical experience they have learned in the past two years.

Art Design

Three year program. The first academic year focuses on technology training, the second on design process, and the third on design practice. This course is mainly for students who want to work in the field of set making or costume design. What students can learn from the curriculum and apply it to practice, the school will provide opportunities for students to cooperate with directors, writers and actors to reflect their professional strengths.

musical play

This course is a three-year vocational training course for a new generation of artists who want to cultivate themselves. The main courses include science and art, scene construction, clothing construction, clothing design, etc. Students will receive different trainings according to their qualifications when applying.

Compose

One year course. This major is based on the successful and rich modern music activities of the school. Students will be guided and studied by famous composers every week, and there is a project to visit the composer's studio, where students can carry out more extensive professional consultation. Students' works can be rehearsed and played by school students, and can also be played by other professional musicians.

command

One year course. This major focuses on training students to use batons and rehearsal techniques, including the guidance and direction of orchestras, the direction of modern music and large-scale chamber music, and the preparation of public concerts. The number of conductor majors admitted every year is very small, so students who can be admitted successfully have the opportunity to cooperate with a large number of orchestras and chamber orchestras for professional learning and training.

Performing Arts Teaching

One year course. The core modules of the course include art teaching, performance teaching, important art methodology, etc. In addition to these core courses, students can also choose the elective courses they are interested in for specialized courses. The courses also provide a large number of subjects related to performing arts, so that teaching and learning can be combined.

Admission requirements

All performance majors need work collections, interviews and auditions,.

undergraduate degree

IELTS requirements: 6.0 in total (5.5 in small)

master's degree

IELTS requirements: 6.0 in total (5.5 in small)

Application for 2021/22

All applications for undergraduate and master's programs in the Conservatory of Music should be approved conduct. The application fee is currently 26 pounds (excluding audition fees), and a maximum of six courses can be selected. The Royal Scottish Conservatory of Music has an institution code of R58.

Scholarship setup and application of Royal Scottish Conservatory of Music

Every year, the Royal Scottish Conservatory of Music provides about 1.3 million pounds of scholarships to about one third of new students and students who continue their undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the UK, the EU and internationally based on the advantages and economic needs of students. We have set up a specific fund to test "British students studying abroad" through economic conditions. We are also pleased to announce that viola playing students in the United States and Canada will receive three new scholarships worth 75% of the tuition in 2017/18.

Scholarships can be used to pay part or all of the tuition fees, and may include some living expenses. Scholarships at the Royal Academy of Music and Drama in Scotland range from several hundred pounds to several thousand pounds. Scholarships are provided by academic personnel to individuals according to their talents, potential and needs. A small number of scholarships cover the full tuition, while most cover part of the tuition.

The RSM Scholarship Fund has received generous support from many charitable trusts, companies, enterprises, individuals and the public. In addition, we ask students not to independently contact these funding institutions.

You can find the details of some of our scholarships from the official website menu, such as Leverhulme Scholarship for Further Studies (guidance for work in the graduate stage) and James McAvoy Drama Scholarship (students who study drama for life). And more information about the scholarships for viola playing students (viola students in the United States and Canada).