Course contact details
Main Contact
Email:admissions@rcs.ac.uk
Phone:0141 332 4101
Fax: 0141 332 8901
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
100 Renfrew Street
Glasgow
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Learning and Teaching in the Arts (Taught)
- Postgraduate Certificate
- 2 Years
- Part-Time
- 18 September 2027
- Postgraduate
- Main Site
- Course scheme
- UCAS Conservatoires
Course summary
The application deadline for this programme is 31st May 2027
As a participant on this programme you will join a vibrant community sharing in a journey of professional enquiry and development designed to enhance your practice as an arts educator. Shape the Future of Arts Education – Wherever You Are
Join a dynamic, international network of arts educators through our part-time, hybrid PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in the Arts course – a flexible, master’s-level programme designed to fit around your professional life and arts education practice.
Whether you’re teaching in a studio, classroom, rehearsal space, or community setting, this two-year programme invites you to critically explore and enhance your approach to arts education. Through a blend of online and in-person sessions, one-to-one tutorials, and collaborative learning, you’ll engage with a diverse community of peers who share your passion for teaching and the arts.
During the course you’ll design a research project that reflects your unique interests, context, and learners – building a strong evidence base that connects your practice to educational theory, discipline-specific discourse, and professional standards.
Wherever you’re based, this programme is built to support your growth as an educator.
Ready to innovate, collaborate, and elevate your practice? We warmly invite you to join us.
Course details
Principal study options
During the application and audition process, you must select which instrument(s) you wish to specialise in for the duration of your course. On this course, you can choose from the following options:
Instrument/specialisms
For all courses, you must select at least one specialism from the 'primary' list. For those studying primary/secondary pathways, two instruments may be selected – one from the 'primary' list and one from the 'secondary' list. Joint pathway students may select any two instruments from either list.
Primary instrument/specialism
- Learning and Teaching
Modules
Course Modules
Explore, Enhance, Advance: Dive into Arts Education
Our PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in the Arts course supports arts educators in a sustained journey of enquiry into their teaching practice.
You will delve into the art of teaching within an arts context. You’ll explore learning theories, design impactful learning experiences that meet quality standards, and develop the skills to critically evaluate and enhance your own teaching practice.
On the way, you’ll build confidence in academic writing, research, and scholarship – equipping you to share your insights with wider professional and academic communities.
Flexible, Blended Learning That Fits Your Life
Delivered part-time over two years, the programme combines hybrid sessions (with options to join in person or online), online seminars, one-to-one tutorials, and independent study. Whether you’re based in the UK or internationally, the structure is designed to support your professional commitments and local context.
https://www.rcs.ac.uk/courses/pg-certificate-learning-teaching/#programme-structure
Assessment method
More information about this course can be found on the department web page.
How to apply
If you are an international applicant, or you are applying for a postgraduate course, or are choosing certain assessment locations, the 'on time' deadline may be later in the year - please contact the conservatoire directly.
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 110P
- Institution code:
- R58
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- The interview is designed to provide the programme team with an insight into your level of suitability for study on the programme. There will be a 30-minute discussion about your application with the Head of Programme and a member of the delivery team. This will be used to explore your educational background, experience, opportunities and aspirations and you will be invited to address the following questions: *What has led you to apply for this programme? *How do you see this programme contributing to your professional development? *What opportunities will you have to work with learners during the programme?
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | 7.0 with a minimum score of 7.0 in speaking and no component below 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 94 | Overall score of 94, with minimum component scores of: Reading – 19, Listening – 20, Speaking – 23, Writing – 24 |
| PTE Academic | 66 | Overall score of 66 with a minimum of 66 in speaking and no component below 62 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Overall score of 185 with a minimum of 185 in speaking and no component below 176 | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Overall score of 185 with a minimum of 185 in speaking and no component below 176 |
https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-requirements/
Assessment locations
In the event of a successful assessment, applicants may be invited for a further interview prior to being made an offer.
Remote assessment recordings may be accepted in the event that you cannot attend an assessment in person.
Single specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee |
|---|---|
| Online | No Fee Charged |
Joint principal specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee |
|---|---|
| Online | Not Applicable |
Additional Information
All applicants need to complete an Acceptd account profile and application regardless of which location you choose, this is part of the audition process (https://app.getacceptd.com/rcs) and needs to be completed once your UCAS application has been submitted. For futher information on what to prepare for the interview, please see our website - https://www.rcs.ac.uk/courses/pg-certificate-learning-teaching/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The fees for this course are per 30 credits.
Please note, all new students are required to pay associated programme cost related fees at the start of their studies.
For more information on fees, funding and scholarship, please see our website.
Sponsorship information
Online Blended learning
There are currently no RCS scholarships available for this programme. You may be eligible for funding via the student loans companies relevant to your country, more information can be found on our website.
https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/#sources-of-funding
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