Masters Degrees (Rca)

Committed to practice-based, public-facing history. The V&A/RCA MA History of Design draws on the exceptional resources and national and international networks of two world-leading centres of excellence for scholarship and creativity, the RCA and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A). Read more

Explore the future of landscapes, environments and ecosystems. Earth systems are changing. The globe is warming as a result of CO2 emissions, with dramatic consequences in the form of abnormal and intensified climatic events such as floods or fires. Read more

The Architecture research programme focuses on practice-led and interdisciplinary research with tangible public and social impact. Read more

The MRes RCA Architecture Pathway offers training in practice-led and practice-based research methods, complementing the shared arts and humanities research methods taught across the College as part of the MRes RCA. Read more

A dynamic interplay between theory and practice. The School provides expert supervision across the spectrum of art and writing practice, art and design history and theory, curating and criticism. Read more

Interdisciplinary research from across the School of Design and RCA Research Centres. The MRes RCA Design Pathway builds design research skills that can be deployed within academic and professional careers. Read more

These courses are designed to equip you with the tools to instigate and lead innovation in healthcare systems, services and spaces. Read more

As a research student in the School of Design, you may be designing an innovative object or system. The School of Design is home to internationally significant research, much of which is practice-based. Read more

A vibrant and dynamic research community. The MRes RCA Communication Design Pathway will introduce you to practice-led and experimental research processes, methods and methodologies that inform communication design research. Read more

Interdisciplinary research by practice across art and design. The MRes RCA Arts & Humanities Pathway introduces you to a range of practice-based research methods, in order to equip you for your future professional and research careers. Read more

Our research degrees span the full range of communication, design and media environments. Research is a rich, central and essential part of the School of Communication. Read more

From theory to practice, increase the impact of research in industry and society. Read more

Develop a distinctive progression portfolio tailored to your continuing educational and professional journey in art and design. This course is ideal for any applicant intending to progress in higher education or in a career within an art or design discipline. Read more

Global Innovation Design is a joint Master's degree between Imperial College London and the  Royal College of Art. You receive a double Master's – an MSc from Imperial and an MA from the RCA. Read more

Expand the possibilities of your practice by developing a speculative, independent and critical ethos. The programme conceives of architecture as a diverse and complex set of practices that move beyond traditional distinctions and limits in the field. Read more