Quality, learning, research & artistic vision

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The Royal College of Music fosters a transformative climate in which student initiative, experimentation and risk-taking are balanced with a critical approach to musical endeavor through teaching, research and performance.

We provide an environment in which students can develop as innovative artists equipped with skills and values that enable them to enter the music profession and associated disciplines. Our facilties, technology and community supports creative, reflective and interactive learning with peers, teachers and professional practitioners from all over the world. A robust artistic programme provides students with an array of performance opportunities both at the RCM and beyond, showcasing their musicianship to the wider public.

Artistic vision & quality assurance

Artistic strategy

Contemporary music strategy

Quality Assurance and Enhancement Handbook

Register of collaborative provision

Intellectual Property Policy

Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom

The Royal College of Music supports the principle of freedom of speech and expression within the law. It has regard to the need to ensure that students and staff have freedom to question, test and to put forward new ideas and controversial opinions without placing themselves at risk.

Free speech includes written materials, both physical and digital, and other forms of expression, including social media posts, images, symbols and works of art; it is not limited to the spoken word.

Unlawful speech is not protected, and speech is permitted unless restricted by law.

The College maintains a Code of Practice explaining how we protect and promote Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom, which can be accessed below. It applies to:

  • all staff of the College, and individuals and companies undertaking duties on its behalf, including members of the Council;
  • all students of the College;
  • all live and recorded activities, including events, meetings and all education and research activities, that are held, endorsed, organised, funded or branded by the College, or by individuals, groups or societies using the name of the College, or that use College managed spaces or digital platforms, whether or not they involve an external speaker;
  • visitors speaking at, taking part in and attending events in College managed spaces or digital platforms.

Code of Practice Freedom of Speech and Academic Freedom

Learning, teaching & assessment

Learning, teaching and assessment strategy

RCM Degree Outcomes Statement 2023-24

RCM Student Code & Procedures 2024-25

Student protection plan

Commitment to research & knowledge exchange

For more information on the culture of research at the RCM, as well as access to documentation on research and knowledge exchange, please visit our research pages.

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