Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3883 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1059 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #138 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #18 of 18 | In Scotland |
| #5 of 5 | In Glasgow |
| #320 of 1,046 | For Music |
Quick Review
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.rcs.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 29%*
* 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 462 scientific papers with 660 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Art & Design, History, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Fashion Design, Sociology, Philosophy, and Acoustical Engineering.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 | 3 |
| 2007 | 6 | 1 |
| 2008 | 7 | 4 |
| 2009 | 8 | 13 |
| 2010 | 6 | 18 |
| 2011 | 8 | 21 |
| 2012 | 15 | 28 |
| 2013 | 44 | 30 |
| 2014 | 41 | 33 |
| 2015 | 52 | 32 |
| 2016 | 65 | 42 |
| 2017 | 53 | 38 |
| 2018 | 31 | 46 |
| 2019 | 23 | 38 |
| 2020 | 26 | 95 |
| 2021 | 23 | 56 |
| 2022 | 18 | 86 |
| 2023 | 16 | 69 |
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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James McAvoy
- Enrolled in Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- Studied in 2000
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actoractortelevision presenterstage actor
- Biography
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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 feature film career began. His notable television work include 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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Richard Madden
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm actoractor
- 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.
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Colin Firth
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm actorfilm producerwriterscreenwriter
- Biography
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Colin Andrew Firth is an English actor and producer. He was identified in the mid-1980s with the "Brit Pack" of rising young British actors, undertaking a challenging series of roles, including leading roles in A Month in the Country (1987), Tumbledown (1988) and Valmont (1989). His portrayal of Mr. Darcy in the 1995 television adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice led to widespread attention, and to roles in more prominent films such as The English Patient (1996), Shakespeare in Love (1998), The Importance of Being Earnest (2002), Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003), and Love Actually (2003), co-starring as Mark Darcy in the romantic comedy films Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004), and Bridget Jones's Baby (2016), and Harry Bright in the musical comedy films Mamma Mia! (2008) and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again! (2018).
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Alison Brie
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm actorfilm producerscreenwritervoice actor
- Biography
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Alison Brie Schermerhorn is an American actress, writer, and producer. Her breakthrough came with the role of Trudy Campbell in the drama series Mad Men (2007–2015), which won her a Screen Actors Guild Award. She gained recognition for her role as Annie Edison in the sitcom Community (2009–2015) and voicing Diane Nguyen in the animated comedy series BoJack Horseman (2014–2020). For playing Ruth Wilder in the comedy-drama series GLOW (2017–2019), she received nominations for two Golden Globe Awards and two Critics' Choice Awards.
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 |