Royal Northern College of Music: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3969 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1096 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #141 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #111 of 131 | In England |
| #3 of 4 | In Manchester |
| #400 of 1,019 | For Singing and Vocal Performance |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.rncm.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 60%*
* The Royal Northern College of Music 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.
Research profile
Royal Northern College of Music has published 175 scientific papers with 2,720 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Art & Design, Psychology, Sociology, Physics, Philosophy, Fashion Design, Engineering, Literature, and Computer Science.
Royal Northern College of Music majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 | 5 | 5 |
| 2008 | 13 | 13 |
| 2009 | 4 | 26 |
| 2010 | 3 | 38 |
| 2011 | 5 | 57 |
| 2012 | 6 | 79 |
| 2013 | 8 | 55 |
| 2014 | 4 | 80 |
| 2015 | 2 | 82 |
| 2016 | 2 | 65 |
| 2017 | 8 | 86 |
| 2018 | 19 | 88 |
| 2019 | 11 | 122 |
| 2020 | 15 | 269 |
| 2021 | 12 | 512 |
| 2022 | 16 | 315 |
| 2023 | 14 | 240 |
| 2024 | 11 | 304 |
| 2025 | 2 | 317 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Royal Northern College of Music 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 | UK/EU Students | International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Music (BMus) | £9,250 per year | £22,500 per year |
| Master of Music (MMus) | £9,250 per year | £22,500 per year |
| Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) | £9,250 per year | £22,500 per year |
| Professional Performance Programme (PPP) | £9,250 per year | £22,500 per year |
| Artist Diploma (ArtDip) | £9,250 per year | £22,500 per year |
| PhD/MPhil | £4,330 per year | £18,000 per year |
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 Northern College of Music.
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 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Doctorate | Music Theory and Composition, Musicology, Performing Arts |
|---|
Royal Northern College of Music alumni
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Stjepan Hauser
- Occupations
- cellist
- Biography
-
Stjepan Hauser, known professionally as HAUSER, is a Croatian cellist, and he also sings in concert. He was a member of 2CELLOS, along with his friend Luka Šulić, and continues to perform solo.
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Don Airey
- Occupations
- conductorpianistsession musiciancomposerkeyboardist
- Biography
-
Donald Smith Airey is an English musician. He came to prominence as the keyboardist of the rock band Rainbow during 1979–1982. He has been the keyboardist of Deep Purple since 2002, after the retirement of Jon Lord. As well as Rainbow and Deep Purple, he has had a long and productive career playing with many other rock and metal acts, including Gary Moore, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Jethro Tull, Whitesnake, Saxon, Wishbone Ash, Colosseum II, Ten, Sinner, Michael Schenker, Empire, Brian May, Divlje jagode and Living Loud. He has also worked with classical composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.
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Ali McGregor
- Born in
-
Australia - Occupations
- opera singer
- Biography
-
Ali McGregor is an Australian soprano opera singer, actress and cabaret performer. She has performed in operas in the United Kingdom, in Australia and in New Zealand. Her cabaret performances have been seen at festivals in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia.
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Stephen Hough
- Occupations
- composersinger-songwriterpianistmusic educator
- Biography
-
Sir Stephen Andrew Gill Hough CBE is a British-Australian classical pianist, composer and writer.
Royal Northern College of Music faculties and divisions
| Centre : Brass | Musical Instruments |
|---|---|
| Course/Programme : Conducting | Conducting, Music Education |
| Course/Programme : Popular Music | Jazz and Popular Music |
| School : Composition and Contemporary Music | Music Theory and Composition |
| School : Keyboard Studies | Musical Instruments |
| School : Strings | Musical Instruments |
| School : Vocal Studies and Opera | Opera, Singing |
| School : Wind, Brass and Percussion | Musical Instruments |
General information
| Alternative names | RNCM |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1973 |
Location and contacts
| Address | 124 Oxford Road Manchester, M13 9RD United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 548,000 |