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
G2 3DB
Acting
- Bachelor of Arts
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 20 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Course scheme
- UCAS Conservatoires
Course summary
Please note, there will be multiple audition rounds for this course, please visit our website for specific information. All first round auditions will be completed in-person in Glasgow, London, New York or live online. We do not ask for self tapes. You are required to submit information and headshots via our Acceptd platform regardless of which audition location you choose.
The three-year BA Acting programme is one of the leading actor-training programmes in the UK. We welcome students from across the globe reflecting the professional performance industry that our students are intended to work in. Practical and intensive training will prepare you for a professional career as an actor on stage, screen, audio and other emerging live or digital platforms.
You will collaborate with others to make new work and perform in public-facing productions. Your actor-training journey will be one of discovery, with an awareness of the world around you as an artist. You will work intensively with our expert teaching staff to develop acting, voice, and movement skills essential for you career in the performing arts.
Our movement specialists are trained in the Lecoq technique and will help you acquire some of the best movement skills for actors in UK training. You will also work with the Centre for Voice in Performance – using techniques developed by voice expert Nadine George.
We accept a cohort of dedicated students who demonstrate potential, an appreciation of the art of acting, a sense of self, and an awareness of the world beyond them. We focus on developing you as a creative artist where you will be part of an ensemble with others from across the world.
Studying at RCS offers you the unique opportunity to collaborate with your peers, formally and informally, across multiple disciplines, including dance, music, production, and film.
The international deadline for this programme is 29 January 2027
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Audition Information:
Please state on your UCAS Conservatoires application whether you would like to be seen in Glasgow (RCS), London, New York, or Live Online for your first-round audition. There will be no pre-recorded video submissions this year.
Whilst we will endeavour to schedule you for your preferred option, we cannot guarantee spaces will be available if demand is high. We advise submitting your application via UCAS as soon as possible for the best chance of selecting your location.
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
- Drama Performance
Modules
Course Modules
BA Acting - Year 1
You will be introduced to the three disciplines of Acting, Voice, and Movement.
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In Acting, you will explore inner life, observed behaviour, relationships, and text.
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In Voice, you will be introduced to Nadine George’s voice work and explore accents, dialects, and your singing voice.
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In Movement, you will develop your physical technique through Lecoq-based classes, dance, and acrobatics. You will also have classes in screen and radio techniques.
BA Acting - Year 2
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You will explore Shakespeare through workshops and present the first of your public performances. You will continue to
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Second-year students collaborate with peers to explore new and devised work in the Off Kilter festival. A series of workshops will allow you to extend your movement skills in physical theatre and introduce you to verbatim theatre and new writing. You will also take part in professional practice classes to develop the essential skills required for the acting industry.
BA Acting - Year 3
- You will perform to public audiences in a variety of genres, including modern adaptations of classic plays and contemporary texts. You will also be participating in voice acting and screen projects. You will have opportunities to perform in industry showcases to an audience of employers, casting directors and agents. Through the course of your final year, you will develop your employability and entrepreneurial skills, equipping you to manage your career as a professional actor.
https://www.rcs.ac.uk/courses/ba-acting/#programme-structure
Assessment method
Please visit our webpage for more information about the course.
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:
- W410
- 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
A levelA*E
Passes in 2 subjects at GCE Advanced Level
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherA-D
Passes in 3 subjects at Higher Level
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 24
minimum score of 24 with 3 subjects at Higher Level
We accept a wide range of educational qualifications and equivalencies for entry to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. If you have any questions about your qualifications, please contact our admissions team at admissions@rcs.ac.uk https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/
Additional entry requirements
- Audition
- Our auditions are a three round process. Please refer to our our BA Acting page (how to apply section), for more information on what to prepare for audition, and what is required for each round: https://www.rcs.ac.uk/courses/ba-acting/
- Interview
- You will complete an interview as part of the audition process.
- Other
- All applicants are required to create an Acceptd profile at the point of submitting their UCAS Application, regardless of which audition location you have selected. More information on this can be found on our website.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7.5 | 7.5 with a score of 7.5 in speaking and no component below 5.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 102 | Overall score of 102, with minimum scores of: Reading – 18, Listening – 17, Speaking – 27, Writing – 17 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | Overall score of 76 with a minimum of 76 in speaking and 59 in all other components (reading, listening, writing) |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Overall score of 191 with a minimum of 191 in speaking and no component below 162 | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Overall score of 191 with a minimum of 191 in speaking and no component below 162 |
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 | Not available at this location |
| RCS (Glasgow) | Not available at this location |
| New York | Not available at this location |
| City of London | Not available at this location |
Joint principal specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee |
|---|---|
| Online | No Fee Charged |
| RCS (Glasgow) | No Fee Charged |
| New York | No Fee Charged |
| City of London | No Fee Charged |
Additional Information
All applicants are required to create an Acceptd profile and application (https://app.getacceptd.com/rcs) upon submitting their UCAS application, regardless of which audition location you have selected. More information can be found on our website. If you have any questions, please contact us at hello@rcs.ac.uk Please see our website for information on international auditions and also what is required for each round of auditions.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* | |
| Scotland | £1820* | |
| EU & International | £29786* |
* 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
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
Stage & Screen Scholarships
The School of Stage and Screen scholarships are awarded for a mixture of financial need and merit. Scholarships are applied for and awarded on an annual basis. If you are offered a place at the Conservatoire, you will be sent the relevant link to apply for a Scholarship.
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