Overview

One global community

On-campus and online students study together as one combined, collaborative and diverse community of creative practitioners, regardless of whether they choose online, on-campus or dual-learning modes of study.

Industry expertise

The Graduate Diploma Art and Design at Royal College of Art is supported by a dedicated team of technicians and local facilitators for online students. All teaching staff are practising artists and designers, as well as being experienced educators.

The best route to RCA Master’s study

We aim to make you better informed about the study options available to you, as well as the possible career paths that you might follow beyond graduation.

Gaining a Distinction on the Graduate Diploma guarantees you entry to MA and MRes programmes that reflect their specialism of study on the Graduate Diploma. This is subject to availability of places. All other students passing the programme will be guaranteed consideration for MA and MRes programmes of their choice.

Programme Structure

Specialisms

The programme is interdisciplinary in nature, mirroring the experience of Master’s study at the RCA, however on the Graduate Diploma you’ll be invited to select a specialism when you apply from the following areas:

Communication
Design
Fashion & Textiles
Fine Art
Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 7 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-04-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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72

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts Fine Arts View 148 other Bachelors in Fine Arts in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prospective Diploma in Art & Design applicants are likely to be:

Those who have the required educational background to go on to Master’s study, but who require greater proficiency in the English language.
Those who do not have an undergraduate background in art and design, but who can demonstrate potential in their chosen discipline of study.
Those for whom their undergraduate studies did not adequately prepare them for Master’s study at the RCA
Those who would like to use the programme as a diagnostic experience to help them decide which area to specialise in at Master’s level.

Tuition Fee

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International

20200 GBP/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20200 GBP for the full programme during 7 months.
National

9700 GBP/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9700 GBP for the full programme during 7 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.