Royal Northern College of Music

Amazing! I'm so glad I moved so far from home to come to Manchester. It has been the best decision I have made and I'm so excited to use all the things I have learnt and go out into the world.

It has been amazing so far! I've met loads of like minded people and learnt so many new things from them. I can't wait for the rest of it!

I absolutely love being in this environment! I feel myself excelling whilst I am surrounded by professional support and great friends who have a love of the subject in common with me.

Good! As a masters student at a smaller institution I wasn't particularly interested in massive club nights - pubs and chances to actually talk to my peers were more what I was looking for! The SU did have a mix of small & big events and because we're in such a big city (Manchester) there's always so much to choose from. This years Fresher's was very different and mostly on Zoom, although as I was in my 2nd year of the course it was not as relevant to me. The RNCM does not own any accommodation for students, they have a contract with Unite students and Charles Grove Hall of residence. I have never lived here, Facilities are good but we need more practice rooms!! The concert venues in the RNCM building are great, and the bar is fantastic. The library is small but well stocked for our very specific needs. Lectures are interesting and the academic courses available for Master's student enable you to really specialise and learn skills relevant for the industry- this year I have two placements! One in instrumental teaching and one in music outreach projects. Manchester was a little intimidating at first but now I know my way around better I really enjoy living here. Obviously with the pandemic there are fewer things open but I still feel I have the chance to explore the city-mainly on walks with my housemates.

Small and limited but the events themselves were great and I met lots of new people in a short space of time! Modern and spacious, a huge advantage was to be able to practice your instrument inside your halls room. Facilities excellent on the whole but the building was a bit dated in places. Small group sizes and great 1 to 1 teaching of the highest standard. Learnt so much over the four years I was there. Fantastic city for students, lots of great places to go out and eat. A huge selection of student houses too!

My university experience is brilliant! My college is not that big, but this makes it easier as we all know each other and it feels lile family! The course is really interesting and we have a lot of choices about the lesson we want to have, something really important as everyone can choose what he prefers! Teachers and staff are very friendly and helpful and they can help you whenever you have problems or you need any kinf of help.