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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Overview
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland information
About Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
UCAS code: R68
This is the only place in Europe where you can study all of the performing arts on the one campus. There is a distinctive creative energy at RCS and you’ll be made to feel part of our inclusive and diverse environment from the very beginning of your studies. Our groundbreaking curriculum is built around the ethos of collaboration in performance. Here all students work together to learn new skills and create truly memorable and unique performances. Music students will perform for musical theatre shows, Production students are integral in designing, delivering and managing performances across the Schools of Drama and Music, and Drama students collaborate with Filmmaking students on their scripts and final graduation films.
Source: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Tuition fees at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- First year tuition fees for UK students range from £1,820 to £9,535 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
- International students pay between £27,968 and £28,919 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £28,919.
Job prospects
•Undergraduate
£22.2k
Average graduate salary93%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
93%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland open days
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Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.
Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
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Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
93%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
80%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
low
Assessment and feedback
78%
low
Assessment and feedback
78%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
78%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
83%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
67%
low
Academic support
92%
med
Academic support
92%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
61%
low
Organisation and management
61%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
66%
low
How well organised is your course?
56%
low
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
med
Student voice
69%
low
Student voice
69%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
68%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
74%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
76%
low
Discussions
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