New autumn short courses

Executive masterclasses and workshops, online and on campus

See inside the RCA at our Open Days

See inside the RCA

Join us at our on campus Open Evenings on 6, 7 and 8 December

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Alumni story

How MA/MSc Global Innovation Design opens the door to a world of experiences, exchange and opportunity

Current students and alumni at different stages of their studies and careers tell us about how the MA/MSc Global Innovation Design (GID) programme helped expand their design practice – from experiencing international travel and cultural exchange to bringing ideas to life with the support of their fellow students.
Alumni story

MA Interior Design graduate Domhnall Nolan on the freedom to shape space

Domhnall Nolan (MA Interior Design, 2021) balanced their studies with work as senior interior designer for Soho House. They discuss the creative freedom afforded to them at the RCA, bringing a queer perspective to their practice and shaping projects from the UK and Europe to South America and East Asia.
Alumni story

Meet Stiliyana Minkovska – the MRes Healthcare & Design alumna reimagining how we view childbirth

From MA Architecture to MRes Healthcare & Design via a residency at the Design Museum, Stiliyana Minkovska’s multidisciplinary approach to her practice is challenging the status quo in one of the most universal aspects of healthcare – childbirth. We spoke to the designer about her path to MRes study, her reimagining of the birthing environment through Ultima Thule and working with the NHS and AstraZeneca.

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

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

Winners announced

Terra Carta Design Lab

We are delighted to announce the four winners of the inaugural Terra Carta Design Lab – a competition tackling the climate crisis conceived by our Royal Visitor HRH The Prince of Wales and our Chancellor Sir Jony Ive.
Project

RCA and University College London tackle antibiotic resistance

A multidisciplinary team of researchers, designers and health professionals is focussed on preserving the effectiveness of antibiotics.
PROJECT

Mobility for Future Rural Communities

The Royal Automobile Club and the RAC Foundation have held a number of annual projects with the RCA’s Intelligent Mobility MA programme that coincide with the London to Brighton classic car run and the club’s Motoring week.
PROJECT

Developing AI banking apps for vulnerable customers

The RCA’s MA Service Design Programme collaborated with Rain-bird (intelligent automation platform) and EY (global consultancy) to develop cutting-edge AI-enabled apps that will help vulnerable banking customers better manage their finances and navigate the complex financial services industry.
PROJECT

School of Architecture Partnership with British Land

The School of Architecture’s partnership with British Land provides a platform for testing the agency of architecture and gives students the opportunity to work with external partners and collaborators on projects that have real-world impact.
Design Age Institute

The Design Age Institute deals with the challenge of an ageing society in partnership with Newcastle University, University of Oxford, the International Longevity Centre and Design Museum.
PROJECT

Exploring the next 100 years in aviation

Students from the Schools of Architecture and Design partnered with British Airways to explore the future of aviation.

News

New autumn short courses

See inside the RCA at our Open Days

Where will the RCA take you?

How MA/MSc Global Innovation Design opens the door to a world of experiences, exchange and opportunity

MA Interior Design graduate Domhnall Nolan on the freedom to shape space

Meet Stiliyana Minkovska – the MRes Healthcare & Design alumna reimagining how we view childbirth

Learnings that last a lifetime

Collaborations & partnerships

Terra Carta Design Lab

RCA and University College London tackle antibiotic resistance

Mobility for Future Rural Communities

Developing AI banking apps for vulnerable customers

School of Architecture Partnership with British Land

Design Age Institute

Exploring the next 100 years in aviation

What's happening at the RCA

Sustainable architecture project Spolia Tectonic receives RIBA Commendation

The RCA commits to divesting from fossil fuel holdings

White City Open Day