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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Ageing, Health & Inclusive Design

Royal College of Art
Battersea, England
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3 yearsDuration
£8,550Per Year (Intl)
£10,450Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MPhil Ageing, Health & Inclusive Design at Royal College of Art is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about advancing knowledge and professional skills. Based in Battersea, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The MPhil/PhD Ageing, Health & Inclusive Design at the RCA is based in the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design, the global leader in inclusive design with a focus on age, health and (dis)ability. The programme supports creative and systematic inquiry into issues relating to ageing, health systems, care, (dis)ability and emerging technologies. Researchers from different disciplines are encouraged including design, engineering, psychology, social sciences, computing, and healthcare, working under multidisciplinary supervision. International tuition fees are £8,550 per year, home/UK fees are £10,450 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Inclusive Design Principles and Practice
Ageing
Health and Disability: Theoretical Frameworks
Research Methods for Design and Social Sciences
Advanced Human-Centred Design Research
Emerging Technologies and Healthcare Innovation
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Care Systems
Critical Analysis of Design for Wellbeing
Research Ethics and Professional Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementKey details Full-time or part-time study School or Centre Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design Current location Battersea Next open event 26 May 2026 Join Research Open Day Next application deadline 3 Jun 2026 Still accepting applications Career opportunities PhD study leads to a range of opportunities. You might become a lecturer or academic researcher, designer or consultant in industry, curator in leading cultural institutions worldwide, in international institutions such as NGOs and charities. It

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£8,550

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£25,650

Home Student Fee

£10,450

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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