Art & Design Short Courses

As the world's number one art and design university, the RCA offers an immersive learning experience you won't find anywhere else. Our intensive art & design short courses can also give you a taste of the RCA's postgraduate environment.

Here's what sets us apart:

• Learn directly from RCA academics and renowned practitioners and notable guest speakers who are shaping the future of art and design and are connected with the industry.
• Our class sizes and hands-on, practical group work allow for rich interaction and personalised feedback.
• Connect and collaborate with a diverse community of peers from over 60 countries, building lifelong professional relationships.
• A short course is often the first step. Many of our delegates go on to launch new careers, develop their practice, or apply successfully to our prestigious MA programs.
• Receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completion, validating your skills and commitment.

Whether you're looking to elevate your current career, pivot to a new one, or prepare for further study, our advanced-level summer schools are designed for you.

• For professionals and career-changers: are you looking to advance your skills or make a pivotal career move? Our courses offer the deep-dive knowledge and practical experience you need to stand out.
• For prospective students: you can gain a taste of life at the RCA and begin to build a competitive portfolio for postgraduate study.
• For creative individuals: our immersive workshops and studio-based approach will help you explore your full creative potential and set you apart from the crowd, allowing you to build upon your existing skills while also opening paths to new ones.

On campus delivery

We run in-person masterclasses and short courses from our London campuses.

RCA Battersea campus:

The RCA’s new state-of-the-art research and innovation Battersea campus was designed by Herzog & de Meuron and opened in 2022, marking the most significant campus development in the College’s history.

The seventh floor of the Rausing Research & Innovation Building was purposefully designed for the delivery of Executive Education and events and the space boasts 360 degree views across London. The building has dedicated independent and confidential research space for areas such as materials science, soft robotics, advanced manufacturing, intelligent mobility and AR/VR visualisation.

RCA Kensington campus:

Our iconic Kensington Campus, Located in the 'Albertopolis' district of London, alongside the Victoria and Albert Museum and Imperial College, flanked by Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park – the largest green space in London – and next to the Royal Albert Hall.

Online delivery

Our online short courses bring the dynamic RCA studio experience directly to you. Each course is delivered live, allowing you to engage in real-time with our world-class tutors and a global community of creatives. We’ve designed a virtual learning environment that is just as collaborative and interactive as being on campus in London.

We develop custom art and design short courses or our existing courses can be adapted, combined or customised for the particular needs of an organisation or individual. The courses are ideally suited for groups of 15–30 participants.

Courses may be delivered at one of the RCA's central London sites or online. We can also deliver these courses at other venues in the UK and internationally.

Learn more about Custom Executive Education with the RCA by reading our brochure or visiting our webpage.

Or contact us to discuss a custom programme:

Hattie Allen, Senior Executive Education Manager

Tim Corvin, Head of Executive Education