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Pamella Dow Scholarship
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
UndergraduateBachelor of Education (with Honours)UCAS: WX33
Music Education
Royal Conservatoire of ScotlandGlasgow, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£28,919Per Year (Intl)
£38,000Avg. Graduate Salary
70%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BEd (Hons) Music Education at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about shaping future generations. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Bachelor of Education (Music) with Honours is a vocational programme for musicians who aspire to teach music in schools. You will be enrolled in one of the most highly regarded routes into classroom music teaching in Scotland, qualifying you for both primary and secondary school teaching. The degree provides integrated school placements in all four years of study. International tuition fees are £28,919 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Music Pedagogy and Classroom Practice
Performance and Musicianship Studies
Musicology and Music History
Music Technology and Production
Educational Psychology and Professional Development
Piano and Keyboard Skills
School Experience and Teaching Practice
Curriculum Design and Assessment in Music
UCAS Code:WX33
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC A Levels: *B in Music plus two additional A Levels at C *GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature at minimum level grade 4 (formerly grade C) *GCSE Mathematics Grade 4 and above (England), Grade C or above (Wales) and Grade C/Level 4 or above (Northern Ireland) |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£28,919
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£115,676
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees & Funding Tuition Fees Cost of Living & Programme Costs
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £38,000 | £38,500 |
| 3 years | £31,000 | £33,000 | £33,000 |
| 5 years | £35,000 | £37,000 | £40,000 |
UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 10% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 23% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH22-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
5%Studying
5%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
53%
Overall
Teaching on my course
70%Learning opportunities
58%Assessment and feedback
36%Academic support
55%Organisation and management
30%Learning resources
67%Student voice
53%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers Music Education as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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