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PostgraduateMA

Textiles

Royal College of Art
Kensington and Chelsea, England
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1 yearDuration
£15,600Per Year (Intl)
£5,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Textiles at Royal College of Art is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about advancing knowledge and professional skills. Based in Kensington and Chelsea, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The MA Textiles at the RCA operates at the creative interface between materials, making and meaning. Practice-led research is at the heart of the programme: you ‘think through making’ by experimenting with materials and processes in both physical and digital domains. The community brings together commercial designers, craft practitioners, gallery-based makers and smart textiles innovators. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Material Research and Experimentation
Practice-Led Inquiry and Conceptual Development
Digital Textiles and Smart Materials
Contemporary Textile Design and Innovation
Critical Textile Theory and Discourse
Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Practice
Sustainable Textiles and Ethical Making
Independent Research Project and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,600

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£15,600

Home Student Fee

£5,000

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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