Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Statistics

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#3832 of 14,131 In the World
#1057 of 2,785 In Europe
#138 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#18 of 18 In Scotland
#5 of 5 In Glasgow
#275 of 1,023 For Music
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Quick Review

Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Master
Website
www.rcs.ac.uk
Languages
English
Acceptance rate
36%*

* Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsPasses in 3 subjects at Higher (SCE) level or passes in 2 subjects at Advanced Higher level, 2 subjects at Advanced ('A') level or recognized equivalents
Academic CalendarSemesters

Research profile

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has published 522 scientific papers with 1,255 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Art & Design, History, Engineering, Physics, Fashion Design, Environmental Science, Sociology, Philosophy, and Acoustical Engineering.

Publications
522
Citations
1,255

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
317 / 1,198
Art & Design
241 / 1,000
History
197 / 547
Engineering
190 / 569
Physics
184 / 602
Fashion Design
158 / 943
Environmental Science
152 / 576
Sociology
143 / 956
Philosophy
139 / 688
Acoustical Engineering
131 / 491
Literature
116 / 724
Art History
114 / 102
Political Science
112 / 835
Psychology
111 / 933
Computer Science
108 / 536
Geography and Cartography
107 / 490
Law
96 / 831
Linguistics
78 / 301
Business
74 / 318
Geology
65 / 390
Education Majors
64 / 614
Music
61 / 415
Archaeology
61 / 462
Aesthetics
59 / 346
Biology
59 / 625
Chemistry
53 / 196
Management
52 / 71
Medicine
41 / 388
Organic Chemistry
35 / 52
Materials Science
34 / 66
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
32 / 59
Quantum and Particle physics
31 / 57
Mathematics
31 / 261
Social Psychology
30 / 252
Metallurgical Engineering
29 / 60
Anthropology
28 / 273
Paleontology
27 / 382
Ecology
24 / 97
Economics
24 / 393
Creative Writing
20 / 52

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 0 1
1993 0 2
1994 1 1
1995 0 0
1996 1 0
1997 0 1
1998 0 1
1999 1 0
2000 2 0
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 1 4
2004 2 1
2005 6 1
2006 4 5
2007 6 2
2008 7 7
2009 8 15
2010 5 21
2011 8 24
2012 16 31
2013 44 38
2014 44 36
2015 52 42
2016 66 52
2017 54 61
2018 39 69
2019 23 67
2020 46 110
2021 26 149
2022 19 145
2023 19 217
2024 18 145
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Tuition

The tuition table for Royal Conservatoire of Scotland gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (per year)
Bachelor of Music £15,900
Bachelor of Arts £15,900
Master of Music £19,800
Master of Arts £19,800
Postgraduate Diploma £19,800
Doctor of Philosophy £19,800

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes TBD
Biology No No No
Business No No No
Chemistry No No No
Computer Science No No No
Economics No No No
Engineering No No No
Environmental Science No No No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes TBD
Mathematics No No No
Medicine No No No
Physics No No No
Psychology No No No
Bachelor's Degree Acting, Art Management, Jazz and Popular Music, Music, Performing Arts, Theatre
Postgraduate Diploma Acting, Conducting, Music, Music Education, Music Theory and Composition, Opera, Performing Arts, Theatre
Master's Degree Conducting, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Opera, Performing Arts, Theatre
Doctorate Dance, Music, Theatre

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland alumni

  1. Gerard Butler

    Gerard Butler
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1969-.. (age 56)
    Occupations
    stage actorfilm produceractortelevision actorlawyer
    Biography

    Gerard James Butler is a Scottish actor and film producer. After studying law, he turned to acting in the mid-1990s with small roles in productions such as Mrs Brown (1997), the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), and Tale of the Mummy (1998). In 2000, he starred as Count Dracula in the gothic horror film Dracula 2000. He played Attila the Hun in the miniseries Attila (2001), then appeared in the films Reign of Fire (2002) and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life (2003) before starring in the science fiction film Timeline (2003). He played Erik, The Phantom in Joel Schumacher's 2004 musical The Phantom of the Opera.

  2. James McAvoy

    James McAvoy
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1979-.. (age 46)
    Enrolled in Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
    Studied in 2000
    Occupations
    stage actortelevision presenteractortelevision actorfilm actor
    Biography

    James McAvoy is a Scottish actor. He made his acting debut as a teen in The Near Room (1995) and appeared mostly on television until 2003, when his film career began. His notable television work includes the thriller State of Play (2003), the science fiction miniseries Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003), and the drama series Shameless (2004–2005).

  3. Colin Firth

    Colin Firth
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1960-.. (age 65)
    Occupations
    screenwriterwriterfilm producerfilm actorstage actor
    Biography

    Colin Andrew Firth is an English actor and producer. He is the recipient of several accolades, including an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, and a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2011, Firth was appointed a CBE for his services to drama, and appeared in Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.

  4. Richard Madden

    Richard Madden
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1986-.. (age 39)
    Occupations
    film actortelevision actorstage actoractor
    Biography

    Richard Madden is a Scottish actor. He was cast in his first role at age 11 and made his screen acting debut in 2000. He later began performing on stage whilst a student at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. In 2007, he toured with Shakespeare's Globe company as Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, a role he reprised in the West End in 2016. Madden rose to fame with his portrayal of Robb Stark in the fantasy drama series Game of Thrones from 2011 to 2013.

All 73 notable alumni

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland faculties and divisions

Centre : Research in the Performing Arts Performing Arts
School : Dance Dance
School : Drama Acting, Cinema and Television, Theatre
School : Music Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Opera, Singing
School : Production Screen Cinema and Television, Film

General information

Alternative names RCS
Founded 1993

Location and contacts

Address 100 Renfrew Street
Glasgow, G2 3DB
United Kingdom
City population 626,000

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