Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
About The University:
The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama is Scotland’s only Conservatoire – and is one of the liveliest artistic centres in the UK.
The Academy has a modern building with outstanding facilities – auditoria, concert halls, studios and rehearsal rooms – all of which are in constant use. It is in central Glasgow, near theatres, concert halls and cinemas.
- it awards its own degrees
- it has students from over 30 countries
It runs undergraduate courses in
- music – BMus, BEd (Music), BA (Scottish Music) and BA (Scottish Music –Piping)
- drama – BA Contemporary Theatre Practice, BA Acting, BA Technical and Production Arts and BA Digital Film and TV
Student activities include
- choirs, orchestras, bands and concerts
- performances in the Academy and elsewhere
- masterclasses with distinguished visitors
- arts work with local communities
You may be able to spend some time abroad through
- exchange with comparable institutions in Europe and America
- participating in international theatre festivals
Applying to RSAMD
For entry to music courses there is a new application system from 2006
- conservatoires in the UK have joined UCAS
- the Conservatoires UK Admissions Service (CUKAS) starts in May 2005
- you apply through CUKAS, for up to 6 conservatoires
However, for all other courses you apply as before, directly to the Academy by 1 March in the year you propose to start.
There is an interview or audition for all courses.
Support for learning
A number of students with disabilities, including dyslexia, epilepsy, mobility problems, visual and hearing impairments and mental health issues have succeeded at RSAMD.
- before you apply, discuss your needs with the Counsellor and Welfare Adviser – support will be arranged for visits, auditions or interviews
- when you are accepted, a written agreement details support provided
The RSAMD booklet ‘Information for Students with Disabilities’ gives more details.
Child Care
The Academy does not have child care facilities, but may be able to help fund registered child care elsewhere.
Mature entrants
As a mature applicant you may be accepted without the normal entry qualifications if interviews and auditions suggest you could succeed.
Access courses for adults and pupils
- the Academy runs part time courses in music for adults (see below) – the intermediate level may give access to a degree course in music
- through Greater Opportunities for Access and Learning with Schools (GOALS), applications are encouraged from schools which do not usually send many pupils to higher education – Academy staff visit these schools
- the Junior Academy of Music is for pupils who show above average musical ability and potential
- the Junior Academy Reachout aims to provide access to music and drama training for young people in the west of Scotland
Advanced entry
If you take the part time course in music at higher level (see below) you may gain some credit towards a degree in music.
Part time study
The Academy runs part time courses in music at 4 levels – junior, intermediate, higher and advanced. Intermediate may give access to degree study, higher may give credit towards a degree and advanced may contribute to a postgraduate Diploma in Music or the MMus.
Some postgraduate courses can be taken part time.
Find out more
There are Open Days
- for the School of Music in January and June
- for the School of Drama in October and February
Did you know?
- music graduates play in orchestras all over the world
- drama graduates include Billy Boyd, Robert Carlyle, Daniela Nardini and the new Dr Who, David Tennant
- you might get a scholarship based on your entry audition – you do not need to apply separately.
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