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 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts Fine Arts View 421 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

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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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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.

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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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

21200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21200 GBP per year during 7 months.
National

10200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10200 GBP per year during 7 months.

Distance Learning:

Home: £7,150 total cost
Overseas and EU: £14,850

Blended Learning:

Home: £10,200 (full-time)
Overseas and EU: £21,200

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Art and Design.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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