
For students going through the RCM system, theory studies can begin as early as Preparatory level and go up all the way to Level 8. While it is recommended that students study theory concurrently with their practical studies, RCM does not require students to write a theory examination until Level 5 Theory. From Level 5 and up, theory examinations become mandatory. This means that students can technically begin studying theory at Level 5 RCM, but this will be much harder to do without having any previous background in the subject.