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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.

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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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Acting: Ensemble (Online) Short Course

Acting: Ensemble (Online) Short Course

Explore the complete rehearsal process from first read-through to performance. This online course focuses on Chatroom by Enda Walsh, a contemporary play designed specifically with online performance in mind. Starts January 2027.

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