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PostgraduateGraduate Diploma

Graduate Diploma Art & Design

Royal College of Art
London, England
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30 monthsDuration
£10,400Per Year (Intl)
£7,300Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in this specialist field with the Grad Dip Graduate Diploma Art & Design at Royal College of Art. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 30-month full-time structure. The Graduate Diploma Art & Design at the RCA is a 30week, 120credit preMaster’s programme that provides a bridge between undergraduate study (or non-practical backgrounds) and a full Master’s. You choose one of five specialisms: Communication, Design, Fashion & Textiles, Fine Art, or Research. You study either on-campus, online, or through a mix of both. A minimum ielts score of 5.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Studio Practice
Critical Thinking and Contextual Analysis
Specialisation Pathway Development
Technical Skills and Facilities Mastery
Research Methods for Creative Practice
Portfolio Development and Professional Practice
Independent Project Development
Creative Identity and Artistic Voice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£10,400

per year

Total Course Cost (30 months)£31,200

Home Student Fee

£7,300

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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