Royal College of Art Masters Degrees

Develop your creative expertise to influence how audiences see and understand the social, political and cultural animated worlds and experiences you create. 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

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

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

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

Explore the possibilities and perspectives of ceramics and glass. The spirit of Ceramics & Glass at the RCA springs from a belief in the transformative power of material thinking, research and making to enable a new generation of artists and designers to enrich our world in imaginative and meaningful ways. Read more

Envisioning new concepts of city and urban life by placing design speculation at the core of social innovation. MA City Design envisions new concepts of city and urban life by placing design speculation at the core of social innovation. 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

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

A distinctive route through fine art. Read more

Learn to develop innovative curatorial proposals with London-based arts organisations. Curating is a creative, dynamic and diverse practice, constantly changing in relation to its context, to the work of artists and a range of cultural practitioners, and to the interests and expectations of audiences. 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

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