RCS is a global leader in performing arts education (QS World University Rankings 2023) and the only place in Europe where you can study all of the performing arts on one campus. You'll benefit from side-by-side opportunities with world-class orchestras and work with award-winning staff and internationally acclaimed visiting artists.

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Audition Requirements

Students will be given opportunities to perform in side-by-side concerts with the likes of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Scottish Ensemble. Our Vocal Studies and Opera students will also receive masterclasses from Scottish Opera and have the chance throughout their studies to work with the company.

KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)

Music Faculty: 60 full time, 131 adjunct

Brass • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Music Education • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Timpani • Traditional Music • Traditional Music (Piping)

Undergraduate Programs / Graduate Programs

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