Course summary
In this programme, you will study aspects of teacher education in developing your skillsets for effective classroom practice and preparation for school experience in Music. With a focus on professionalism, practitioner enquiry and career-long professional learning, you will develop a personal educator identity. You will undertake intensive music studies focusing on creativity, performance and collaboration. You will develop your skills and knowledge in musicianship, musicology, technology, piano and classroom instruments. With school placements in every year of study, you will have the opportunity to embed learning and develop the practical application of skills through teaching practice. Following graduation, you will qualify for Provisional Registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). All eligible graduates are guaranteed a probationary year of classroom teaching in a Scottish school. GTCS standards are recognised in the UK and internationally, with many of our former students working in Scotland or abroad after graduation.
Modules
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Assessment method
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Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- General Teaching Council for Scotland
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
29Jan
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:
- WX34
- Institution code:
- R68
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Currently around 20% of our students come from outside the UK. Between them, they represent over 60 different nationalities and add a rich diversity to the Conservatoire. International applications are welcome to this programme and online interviews can be arranged.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - A - C
Scottish Higher - A - C
The General Teaching Council for Scotland sets the minimum entry requirements with regard to the qualifications in English and Maths and may change these requirements. Normally several years’ notice is given impending any changes. It is the responsibility of the applicants to be aware of the current minimum requirements. We offer a flexible approach to students taking Higher over more than one academic year and/or who achieve their qualifications in more than one sitting. More information about the GTCS entry requirements, including accepted alternatives to the Maths and English requirements, can be found in the GTCS Memorandum on Entry Requirements. *Music requirements* Successful applicants will normally be of a standard equivalent to Grade 7 or Grade 8 of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) in their Principal Study. You can apply and audition without having obtained either of these ABRSM qualifications. In addition, it is expected that applicants will have experience of playing piano. For the audition, you will be asked to prepare a short piano piece and a keyboard harmony exercise that will be sent in advance.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.rcs.ac.uk/courses/bachelor-of-education-music-hons/
Additional entry requirements
Audition
At your Principal Study audition, you will be required to: * Play two contrasting pieces of your own choice on your chosen Performance Study. *Please note, if you are applying for Timpani and Percusion or Jazz, please see the set audition requirements listed on our website under the 'how to apply' section. * Sing one song of your own choice to demonstrate the stage of development of your vocal skills. If your Performance Study is Voice, this requirement will not apply At your Principal Study audition, in addition to you playing your pieces, the panel will spend a little time working with you on sections of your pieces to fully gauge your potential and suitability for the Programme.
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
During the interview, you will be expected to display a good general knowledge of and interest in music and a keen commitment to teaching. You should be able to demonstrate an awareness of recent curricular initiatives and how these might impact music education in Scotland. During the interview, you will be asked to express your views on music education and describe and reflect upon your own experiences of learning and teaching. The interview will be conducted informally, and you will be assessed on your: Ability to express yourself clearly and fluently Perceived commitment to and enthusiasm for teaching Level of preparation and reflection The following questions are provided only as a guide. The actual questions you are asked may differ from the ones given here. Why have you decided to apply to the BEd (Music) programme (why do you want to be a teacher)? What personal qualities and/or experiences do you have which you think would make you a good teacher? What recent changes in Scottish education are you aware of and can you tell us what you know? Do you have any experience with Music Technology? If so, what software or hardware have you used? Apart from piano and your first-study instrument, what other instruments have you learned to play (including classroom instruments e.g. guitar/ukulele, bass, drum kit, tuned percussion, etc)? What aspects of music do you enjoy? Are there any particular skills which you feel you need to develop? Panel members may also ask you questions about your personal statement.
Other
Around three weeks before your audition, you will be sent a selection of piano and keyboard harmony pieces. You should prepare one piano piece and one keyboard harmony piece. At the Piano Audition, you will take part in a group class where an RCS tutor will work with you on your prepared pieces. This will allow us to gauge your potential on piano and your suitability for the programme. Example piano pieces and keyboard harmony pieces can be found at the weblinks on our website.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 with no component below 5.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | Overall score of 80, with minimum scores of: Reading – 18, Listening – 17, Speaking – 20, Writing – 17 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | Overall score of 59 with a minimum of 59 in all components (reading, listening, speaking, writing) |
Further information about English Language requirements, can be found at the link
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| EU | £27968* | Year 1 |
| International | £27968* | Year 1 |
*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, fees are subject to change for AY25 entry**.
Associated programme costs may be required for this programme for any new student at the start of their studies. For more information on please see our website - https://www.rcs.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/fees/
Sponsorship information
Within the School of Music, the majority of scholarship awards are made in January following an audition and offer of a place at the RCS. Scholarships are made based on ability and potential with some for financial need. Many School of Music scholarships are made for the duration of the programme. There is no separate scholarship application for the School of Music as everyone is automatically considered.
Provider information
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
100 Renfrew Street
Glasgow
G2 3DB