19 reviews for Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

My course is taught in-person, with a mixture of hours every week due to my principal study timetable. I have to self-allocate my hours with tutors, so my contact with them is just how I want it to be! I can contact mt tutors any time during the weekdays via e-mail, or message.

There were many power issues during my first semester, causing full power loss for up to 3 days and resulting in alternative accommodation. We only have one working oven in our kitchen too, which will hopefully be resolved soon. The staff are very friendly, however, and always add some flair to your typical day!

Amazing building

Very strict security

The best aspect of my course is the head of the department. He is a professional in every way, an excellent musician and an inspiring teacher. With all these advantages, in my opinion, he has very important features such as communicativeness, kindness and modesty. On the bad side, it's hard for me to mention anything

I think the location is on point - neither too far nor too close. In my case I commute from Rugby and the connection to the M6 ​​motorway is great!

Takes a while for marks to get back in from tutors however the facilities and support we get from the conservatoire is impressive and well worth the money! We get an hour a week of 1-1 tutoring that would cost me over £80 a week privately! As well as access to multi million pound facilities.

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They send us recruitment emails

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They are functional but also not the best: when it rains heavily the ceiling falls in and tubes have to be run all over the studios to drain the water, which is inconvenient.

Very good! The teachers genuinely care about the students and have a personal tutor system where the tutors really do bother to check in on you.

The student union has done a good job making their voice heard and helping students with issues such as housing and finance without being asked.

Yes! It’s situated fairly near the city centre, and is a vibrant cultural hub where there’s always different type of art to appreciate. At the same time, it’s not close enough to the city to be a disturbance to classes.

I cannot participate as I have classes from 8-6 everyday but they seem diverse!

I love the variety of tutors and individual care and attention they give to each student to help them grow. What I like least is probably the long breaks we have between classes.

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My course is one that directly trains you for the industry and they do it very well equipping us and connecting us with recent graduates.

Very good security, conveniently located by school and near Tesco, cost is a bit steep considering the frequent breaking of equipment such as the lifts, WiFi and kitchen appliances.

There is a brand new building which an extensive amount of facilities for all types of musicians.

Very good and helpful

There is an average amount of representation for the conservatoire. However we are pushing for a clearer and more independent form of representation for the conservatoire although it is linked to BCU.

Yes it is close to a number of small shops which are perfect for food shopping and for most of the needs of a student.

There are many societies and sports. However as a music students I have to be careful of the number of contact sports that I am playing!

I like the way in which you can play with the people who are teaching you. However, some of the musicians are lacking in certain areas

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At the beginning of the term there are a number of opportunities to sign up to organisation who provide employment opportunity’s. Also, as musicians, the teachers and college will try their very hardest to provide you with gigs and playing opportunities

There is a constant police and security presence around the accommodation which makes everyone feel safe and comfortable. The condition of the accommodation is great and is very modern and clean. The cost is also quite reasonable for the quality of living

will be great after new building has been built

100% support all the time

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love the city, such a great place for students.

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well structured and easy to follow.

Clear instrustions and guidance for career advice. Many opportunities available to help us set up jobs for after we graduate.

loved that you are put with everyone else that is on your course. bit pricey but worth it.