Kensington, Battersea, White City
London SW7 2EU
United Kingdom
Applications to join the world’s number one art and design university* are now open. Apply now to secure your place in 2024. Visit our next online open day to find out more about your programme of interest as well as admissions, technical services and student support.
Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, gain unrivalled opportunities to develop your practice, build your networks and enhance your career. Explore programmes across our Schools of Architecture, Arts & Humanities, Communication and Design, and our research centres.
Places on our programmes are competitive, so we recommend applying early. Early applicants can also benefit from applying for a range of scholarships and funding.
If you’re not yet ready to apply for a postgraduate programme, or want to expand your portfolio, consider our Graduate Diploma Art & Design. This programme provides the most comprehensive preparation for joining an RCA Master’s and moving into the professional creative world.
Key dates
MA/MSc, MArch, MDes, MEd, MFA, MRes, MPhil and PhD: the first application deadline is Wednesday October 11, 2023 at 12noon (UK time).
Graduate Diploma Art & Design: applications are currently open for the Graduate Diploma Art & Design intake in January 2024. The application deadline is December 8, 2023 at 12pm (UK time).
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