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Creative industries are at the forefront of change. Prepare for Master’s study at the RCA, develop your professional portfolio, and join a diverse community dealing with vital issues around social justice and cultural engagement. Learn from experts from across disciplines, define your practice and discover how you want to make an impact.
All teaching staff are practising artists and designers, as well as experienced educators. They’ll focus on developing your proficiency in the independent learning methods and practices of art and design while introducing you to the role and influence of art and design in the world today.
If you decide to study with us online, you’ll benefit from the same interactive teaching, as well as drop-in sessions with our technical team and virtual demonstrations.
Choose from five specialisms: Communication, Design, Fashion & Textiles, Fine Art or Research
Begin the course when it suits you with start dates in January, May and September
Pick from on-campus, online or dual-learning modes of study
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
Creative industries are at the forefront of change. Prepare for Master’s study at the RCA, develop your professional portfolio, and join a diverse community dealing with vital issues around social justice and cultural engagement. Learn from experts from across disciplines, define your practice and discover how you want to make an impact.
All teaching staff are practising artists and designers, as well as experienced educators. They’ll focus on developing your proficiency in the independent learning methods and practices of art and design while introducing you to the role and influence of art and design in the world today.
If you decide to study with us online, you’ll benefit from the same interactive teaching, as well as drop-in sessions with our technical team and virtual demonstrations.
Choose from five specialisms: Communication, Design, Fashion & Textiles, Fine Art or Research
Begin the course when it suits you with start dates in January, May and September
Pick from on-campus, online or dual-learning modes of study
Admission Requirements
5.5+
Prospective Diploma in Art & Design applicants are likely to be:
Those who have the required educational background to go on to Master’s study, but who require greater proficiency in the English language.
Those who do not have an undergraduate background in art and design, but who can demonstrate potential in their chosen discipline of study.
Those for whom their undergraduate studies did not adequately prepare them for Master’s study at the RCA
Those who would like to use the programme as a diagnostic experience to help them decide which area to specialise in at Master’s level.
Jan
May
Domestic
10,200 GBP
International
21,200 GBP
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Art and DesignMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
Creative industries are at the forefront of change. Prepare for Master’s study at the RCA, develop your professional portfolio, and join a diverse community dealing with vital issues around social justice and cultural engagement. Learn from experts from across disciplines, define your practice and discover how you want to make an impact.
All teaching staff are practising artists and designers, as well as experienced educators. They’ll focus on developing your proficiency in the independent learning methods and practices of art and design while introducing you to the role and influence of art and design in the world today.
If you decide to study with us online, you’ll benefit from the same interactive teaching, as well as drop-in sessions with our technical team and virtual demonstrations.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
Creative industries are at the forefront of change. Prepare for Master’s study at the RCA, develop your professional portfolio, and join a diverse community dealing with vital issues around social justice and cultural engagement. Learn from experts from across disciplines, define your practice and discover how you want to make an impact.
All teaching staff are practising artists and designers, as well as experienced educators. They’ll focus on developing your proficiency in the independent learning methods and practices of art and design while introducing you to the role and influence of art and design in the world today.
If you decide to study with us online, you’ll benefit from the same interactive teaching, as well as drop-in sessions with our technical team and virtual demonstrations.
Admission Requirements
Prospective Diploma in Art & Design applicants are likely to be:
Domestic
International
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