Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Home / Royal Conservatoire of Scotland / Courses / Performing Arts /Traditional Music - Piping (BMus Hons) BMus Hons

Traditional Music - Piping (BMus Hons) BMus Hons

STUDY MODE

Full-Time

LENGTH

4 years course

LEARNING

On Campus

PLACEMENT YEAR

Not Available

YEAR ABROAD

Not Available

FOUNDATION YEAR

Not Available

Traditional Music - Piping (BMus Hons) BMus Hons

This is the UK’s only Bachelor of Music curriculum dedicated to traditional and folk music, and to the music of the Scottish Highland Bagpipe. Aspiring performers on this course explore Scotland’s unique

read more
Course webpage on Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

How do I apply and how easy is it to get in?

What you will need to do

Apply by 02 Oct
Audition for a Place

What you won’t need to do

Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test

Points of entry for Traditional Music - Piping (BMus Hons) BMus Hons

Year 1

Year 2

Entry requirements for Performing Arts and Music at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.

Required subjects for Traditional Music - Piping (BMus Hons) BMus Hons at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Passes in two subjects at A Level Subjects recommended are: • History at Advanced level • English at Advanced level • The study of Gaelic and/or another European language at least to GCSE

UCAS points for current students on Performing Arts and Music at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

English language requirements

6.5
Additional details
Applicants who first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.5 in each component (with no component below 5.5) is required.

How good is this course?

Most relevant Student Reviews for Performing Arts at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

member5103539
11th March 24

Production Technology and Management (BA), BA FullTime

Great course to do to gain more experience read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member6103377
11th March 24

Modern Ballet (BA), BA FullTime

I'm loving my time on the BA Modern Ballet Course. The teaching is excellent and we are really all individually pushed due to small class numbers and a great faculty who help us grow so much. The studios are wonderful and we are really lucky to have access to such great spaces with live accompaniment each day. read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member692821
18th October 23

Musical Theatre (Musical Directing) (MA), MA FullTime

There couldn't possibly exist another program that is more individualized, well rounded, or gives as many opportunities to succeed and challenge yourself as the MAMTMD program at the RCS. If you're looking to get higher education in this specialized field, look no further. World-class faculty, highly individualized classes, amazing opportunities to take on large-scale projects every term, well-rounded course work from conducting techniques, jazz piano lessons, and vocal health/anatomy classes, and an environment that breeds companionship and ambition, as opposed to rivalry and competition. read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member592800
17th October 23

Musical Theatre (Musical Directing) (MA), MA FullTime

fab fab fab fab fab fab fab fab fab read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member992794
17th October 23

Modern Ballet (BA), BA FullTime

This course is perfect for anyone wanting a professional career in ballet!! The lectures are highly skilled and knowledge but are also so encouraging and compassionate. They expect a great work ethic, respect, responsibility and commitment but they also push you to be better every day and in every class. The health and well-being behind the high training hours of this course is excellent. read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member1092781
17th October 23

Filmmaking (BA), BA FullTime

I am really enjoying the course so far, the modules are very interesting and I’m excited to learn all the different aspects of film. read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member792773
17th October 23

Modern Ballet (BA), BA FullTime

I’ve only been an RCS student for a few weeks but I already feel as though I have improved so much and I can’t wait to see what the next 3 years hold read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member1192732
17th October 23

Modern Ballet (BA), BA FullTime

Love the ballet course. Staff are kind and informed and take care of students well read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member1384248
16th April 23

Modern Ballet (BA), BA FullTime

First year in the BA Modern Ballet program. Really do feel like it’s a strong program and I love studying here. read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member1084226
15th April 23

Production Arts and Design (BA), BA FullTime

The production art and design court is great, theres a lot involved so your never bored, teaching is great read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited

Most relevant Student Reviews for Music at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

member11104379
17th March 24

Music Performance (BMus Hons), BMus Hons FullTime

I am enjoying the course, I just feel some things are harder to do as I work different compared to how they teach the course but that will take time to settle into read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member9103824
14th March 24

Music - Joint Principal Study (BMus Hons), BMus Hons FullTime

Very friendly staff and students. Fantastic vocal course read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member1192740
12th March 24

Music Performance (BMus Hons), BMus Hons FullTime

We have no concerts which is embarrassing compared to other schools in Europe read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member4103527
11th March 24

Artist Diploma, Art Dip FullTime

AD students can do anything they want instead of focusing on the final recital for whole year. read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member7103374
11th March 24

Music Performance (BMus Hons), BMus Hons FullTime

I’m happy to have tutor like Maya Iwabuchi! I’m really satisfied about study here and about projects etc. I receive a lot of very important experience! read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member593137
20th October 23

Music Performance (BMus Hons), BMus Hons FullTime

Such an individual experience. The teachers here always manage to go the extra mile providing niche materials and extra classes. read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member892895
18th October 23

Music Performance (BMus Hons), BMus Hons FullTime

Really nice tutors and great facilities read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member492888
18th October 23

Music Performance (BMus Hons), BMus Hons FullTime

I’m loving it so much! my teacher is incredible and also all of the lecturers read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member892850
18th October 23

Music Performance (BMus Hons), BMus Hons FullTime

I am happy with my experience in rcs. read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member992787
17th October 23

Composition (MMus), MMus FullTime

This master's degree at the Royal Conservatorie of Scotland is an excelent opportuniy to keep on improving your composing skills and make a lot of different projects that will help to define your own compser voice. read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member492735
17th October 23

Music Performance (BMus Hons), BMus Hons FullTime

Some of the course we are required to take are a bit unhelpful. Or could be done in less time. Besides that, I love my teachers and it has great value. read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member584235
15th April 23

Music Performance (BMus Hons), BMus Hons FullTime

First class tutoring. All the teachers and lecturers are genuinely good people and are happy to help any time. All of my lectures so far in first year have been really useful. Although the main goal of the lectures is to help students to pass their modules and assignments, they also teach us valuable lessons and give us insight into our future careers. In 1st year I have done so much more than just develop my voice and I find that really great. read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member584232
15th April 23

Music Performance (BMus Hons), BMus Hons FullTime

The most supportive teacher and head of department. Finding jobs outside of rcs is difficult. read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited
member1384228
15th April 23

Music Performance (BMus Hons), BMus Hons FullTime

Well-Organizer programme in general, with a balanced prospectus that includes all areas of music studying. read more

Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
All reviews are the views of StudentCrowd members, not of StudentCrowd Limited

24 aggregated reviews by students studying at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Are you a current student?
Share your student experience and write a review
Are you a current student?
Share your student experience and write a review

Keep reading...

Join StudentCrowd for Unlimited Access, to Write Reviews and Help Students.

We'll send you an email so that you can verify your free account.

By joining you agree to our T's and C's. We're committed to protecting your privacy.
Thanks for the feedback!
StudentCrowd is free to use, but in order to report, vote, and leave reviews, you need to create a free account.