Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3600 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1022 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #138 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #18 of 18 | In Scotland |
| #5 of 5 | In Glasgow |
| #285 of 1,051 | For Music |
Quick Review
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.rcs.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 31%*
* 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 Requirements | Passes 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 Calendar | Semesters |
Research profile
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has published 533 scientific papers with 1,333 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.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 218 |
| 2024 | 19 | 148 |
| 2025 | 12 | 98 |
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
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Gerard Butler
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorlawyerfilm actorstage actor
- Biography
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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.
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James McAvoy
- Enrolled in Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- Studied in 2000
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorfilm actorvoice actorstage actor
- Biography
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James McAvoy is a Scottish actor and director. 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 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).
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Colin Firth
- Occupations
- film producerfilm actorstage actortelevision actoractor
- Biography
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Colin Andrew Firth is an English actor and producer. He is the recipient of a number of awards and honors, including an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Volpi Cup 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.
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Richard Madden
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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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.
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 |