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Online Open Days

This event took place on 28 September – 2 October 2026

Key details

Location

  • Online

Price

  • Free

Who could attend

  • Prospective students

School, Centre or Area

Type

  • Open day

Get an insight into what studying at the RCA is like by attending one of our Online Open Day sessions. With a range of presentations from our academics, you'll get clarity on our programmes of study, student life and where the RCA could take you.

When

Our next Online Open Days will take place from Monday 28 September until Friday 2 October 2026.

Events programme

Monday 28 September

  • 1pm BST - Design Practice MArch
  • 1pm BST - Fashion MA
  • 2pm BST - Intelligent Mobility MA/MDes
  • 2pm BST - Design Futures MA

Tuesday 29 September

  • 10am BST - Curating Contemporary Art MA
  • 11am BST - Textiles MA
  • 12pm noon BST - Service Design MA
  • 12pm noon BST - Information Experience Design MA
  • 12pm BST - Contemporary Art Practice MA/MFA
  • 1pm BST - Painting MA

Wednesday 30 September

  • 11am BST - Master of Research MRes
  • 11.30am BST - Environmental Architecture & Urban Design MA
  • 12pm noon BST - Digital Narrative Arts (previously Digital Direction) MA/MFA
  • 1pm BST - Design Products MA/MDes
  • 2pm BST - Animation MA
  • 3.30pm BST - Aardman/RCA Animation (Professional Residency) MFA

Thursday 1 October

  • 10am BST - Jewellery & Metal MA / Ceramics & Glass MA
  • 10am BST - Sculpture MA
  • 11am BST - Photography MA
  • 12pm noon BST - Print MA
  • 12pm noon BST - V&A/ RCA History of Design MA
  • 1pm BST - Architecture MArch (intro to Graduate Diploma Architecture)
  • 2pm BST - Writing MA

Friday 2 October

  • 11am BST - Sound Practice MA
  • 12pm noon BST - Visual Communication MA
  • 2pm BST - Interior Design MA
  • 2pm BST - Innovation Design Engineering MA/MSc
  • 3pm BST - Artificial Intelligence & Digital Art MA

How to join

From 28 September – 2 October you can choose to join online sessions to hear from staff and students about your programme of interest.

  • The online sessions will take place virtually on Zoom. The events are free to attend, but you will need to register to guarantee your spot and receive the Zoom link.
  • To avoid any technical issues on the day, we recommend you download the latest version of Zoom in advance.
  • When it’s time, come back to this page to join the event - you’ll get an email reminder on the day too to remind you of what is happening at which times.

Joining from a country where Zoom doesn't work? Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria and Ukraine (Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk regions) have restricted Zoom for regulatory reasons. Please reach out to [email protected] if this affects you.

Who is this event for

  • Those interested in postgraduate study at the Royal College of Art
  • Family and friends are also welcome to join, though please ensure they have a ticket

Book your ticket

Book a free online ticket via this link.

Keeping our events accessible & inclusive

The RCA is a diverse and welcoming community, and our events are informal spaces designed entirely for your support and insight, they have no impact on the admissions process.

For any access requirements or adjustments, please email [email protected]; support guests are also welcome, please book them a free ticket too.