Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Program
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredIn-Person or Virtual12-24 StudentsUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
Interview Required
12-24 Students
University App Required
Program Highlights
CONSERVATOIRE TRAINING
•Distinctive multi-disciplinary training in acting, singing, dance, and musicianship
•Industry workshops and classes directed by working professionals
•Two full-scale productions and an industry showcase in final year
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•500+ performances annually across five purpose-built venues
•Cross-artform collaboration with music, dance, production, and film students
•The only place in Europe to study all performing arts on one campus
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
•Professional partnerships with Scotland’s National Companies
•Self-taping, digital portfolio creation, and audition technique training
•Recent graduates performing on the West End (e.g., Sing Street)
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•RCS musical theatre graduates regularly appear in West End and touring productions
•Isobel McArthur (Olivier Award winner, Pride and Prejudice (sort of))
•Gerard Butler (300, Phantom of the Opera film)
•Laura Donnelly (Tony Award winner, The Ferryman)
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atUCAS
Deadlines
UCAS Deadline (UK)Jan 14, 2026
InternationalJan 30, 2026
Prescreen Requirements
Songs
TWO CONTRASTING SONGS, 3 min each max
•At least one must be a Musical Theatre song
•Songs should showcase your vocal range
•Accompanied on piano or with backing track preferred
-One song may be performed a cappella if accompaniment not possible for both
Monologues
ONE CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE, 2 min max
•Must be from the 21st century
•From a published play, performed in English
Dance
DANCE VIDEO
•Recreate the sequences and choreography from the provided RCS dance video
•Includes warm-up and kicks
•Video link provided after application
Additional Materials
INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE (optional)
•List any instrument experience in the "Additional Information" section of Acceptd
•Not a prerequisite — but can be incorporated into devised piece at recall
•Programme includes musicianship strand with instrument study in Year 1
Callback Requirements
Songs
RECALL — DEVISED PIECE
•Create an original piece (max 2 minutes) incorporating any combination of: text, dance/movement, singing, and music/instrument playing
•Show your creativity, interests, and who you are
•Sound system, piano, and basic furniture available at audition
Dance
RECALL — DANCE CALL
•Dance call included as part of recall audition day
•Individual appointments to rework first-round material
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply via UCAS Conservatoires (separate from main UCAS system)
•Create Acceptd account to submit Round 1 video recordings
•Institution code: R58 | Programme code: 215F
•No deferred entry — must reapply next year
FEES
•UCAS application fee: £28.95
•Audition assessment fee: £55 (paid via UCAS, non-refundable)
•Fee waivers available for financial hardship
DEADLINES
•UK applicants: 14 January 2026 (application AND recordings)
•International (including EU): 30 January 2026
•Late applications considered — email admissions@rcs.ac.uk first
USA OPEN AUDITIONS
•Chicago: 4–5 February 2026, Palmer House Hotel
•Dance video must be submitted via Acceptd in advance
•Songs and monologues performed in person
•Walk-ins welcome or email usaauditions@rcs.ac.uk to guarantee a slot
What's The Process
TWO ROUNDS OF AUDITIONS
ROUND 1 — PRE-RECORDED VIDEO (via Acceptd)
•Upload 3 separate videos: singing, acting, and dance
•All recordings must be received by application deadline
•Each video in one full take, no editing required
RECALL — IN-PERSON OR ONLINE
•Held in Glasgow and London (live online via Zoom also available)
•Present your original devised piece (max 2 min)
•Dance call + individual appointments to rework Round 1 material
•Interview with panel
•Contact: usaauditions@rcs.ac.uk for USA queries
Scholarship Info
•Stage & Screen and Dance scholarships awarded for financial need and merit
•Applied for annually after receiving an offer of a place
•Audition/interview fee waivers available for financial hardship
•Various additional scholarships and bursaries — see RCS Fees & Funding page
Program info updated 2d ago
CONSERVATOIRE TRAINING
•Distinctive multi-disciplinary training in acting, singing, dance, and musicianship
•Industry workshops and classes directed by working professionals
•Two full-scale productions and an industry showcase in final year
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•500+ performances annually across five purpose-built venues
•Cross-artform collaboration with music, dance, production, and film students
•The only place in Europe to study all performing arts on one campus
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
•Professional partnerships with Scotland’s National Companies
•Self-taping, digital portfolio creation, and audition technique training
•Recent graduates performing on the West End (e.g., Sing Street)
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•RCS musical theatre graduates regularly appear in West End and touring productions
•Isobel McArthur (Olivier Award winner, Pride and Prejudice (sort of))
•Gerard Butler (300, Phantom of the Opera film)
•Laura Donnelly (Tony Award winner, The Ferryman)
Updated 2d ago
Academic School Information
94%
Satisfaction
100%
Grad Rate
1,260
Enrollment
£37,000
Earnings
5yr after
Home Tuition
£9,790
UK/EU students
International Tuition
£29,786
overseas students
