Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
UCAS Code: 215F | Bachelor of Arts - BA
Entry requirements
A level
Passes in two subjects at GCSE Advanced level
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
minimum score of 24 with 3 subjects at Higher Level
Scottish Higher
Passes in three subjects at Higher level
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About this course
**Please note, there will be multiple audition rounds for this course, please visit our website for specific information. All first round submissions / auditions will be completed via our Acceptd platform, regardless of which audition location you choose. Please note that we can not accept late applications for this course**
BA Musical Theatre is a distinctive, conservatoire-level programme for talented students dedicated to developing their skills in acting, singing, dance and music. We’re looking for students who want to train with us and aspire towards a career in the competitive musical theatre industry.
We want to work with people who are original, talented, committed and inspired by collaboration; performers of the future who will celebrate and share their skills in a wide range of professional contexts.
**Perform**
Your education here will begin with a focus on core skills and processes. Our aim is that you will graduate from this programme as a confident, versatile artist ready to work in the profession.
You will take part in industry workshops and classes which will allow you to develop your skillset in advance of two full-scale productions and an industry showcase in your final year of study.
Our unique programme offers a pathway for developing actor-musicianship skills, along with opportunities for students to explore their creative voices within new musical development projects.
**Succeed**
Our close relationships with many of Scotland’s national companies mean that our students will have the invaluable opportunity to network and garner visibility among casting directors, agents, creatives and leaders in the UK arts scene through many diverse opportunities.
Workshops and productions are directed by creatives working within the industry, who often call upon RCS students for external opportunities and projects during their studies.
Our graduates consistently gain industry representation and continue to work across the arts and entertainment sectors; in the West End, on Broadway, in national and international tours, with national companies, regional theatres, and in a variety of television and film projects.
Many of our graduates also go on to create their own companies and produce work, creating change within the industry in positive and meaningful ways
**Please note, we will not be accepting applications and recordings after the 29th January 2025, if you miss this deadline you will need to apply for the next academic year**
**Curriculum Review**
We are currently in a review cycle for this programme starting in Academic Year 2025, this course is currently designated 'subject to validation'. This is standard practice during curriculum review periods. The outcome of this process, may mean there are some changes to how your programme is delivered.
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Extra funding
The School of Drama, Dance, Production and Film scholarships are awarded for a mixture of financial need and merit. Scholarships within the School of DDPF are applied for and awarded on an annual basis. If you are offered a place at the Conservatoire for drama, dance, production or film (DDPF), you will be forwarded the link to Apply for a DDPF Scholarship. - https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/scholarships/.
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
School of Drama, Dance, Production and Film
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