Dark Continent, 2019, Tai Shani

Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results show RCA is world-leading

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Curating Contemporary Art Graduate Show 2022

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MA Curating Contemporary Art graduates present work across London in May.

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Laura Robertson on the possibilities of our MA Writing programme

Laura Robertson (MA Writing, 2020) is a freelance writer, critic and editor currently working on her first creative non-fiction book. She told us how the MA Writing built opened up a world of possibility, experimentation and raised ambitions.
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Mapping the material world with Deepika Srivastava (MA History of Design, 2020)

Deepika Srivastava’s work with minority craft communities in India spans research, writing, archiving and curating. She discusses how the V&A/RCA MA History of Design programme set her up for this interdisciplinary practice, working behind the scenes at the V&A and adjusting to London life.
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Meet Dan Garrett, the start-up founder changing the way the world deals with death

Dan Garrett began investigating end of life services as an MA/MSc Global Innovation Design student. He’s now CEO and co-founder of Farewill, a disruptive start-up changing the wills, probate and cremation and funeral industry. And writing 1 in 10 of the wills made in the UK.

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9 out of 10 of our graduates say that studying at the RCA has had a positive impact on their career

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Over 95% of graduates say their current role is linked to their RCA degree

Royal College of Art named leading university for art and design globally for eighth consecutive year

Research excellence underpins the RCA’s world-leading status for art and design

CCA Show 2022 – Between the Deep Blue

18 - 22 May 2022

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