Open Day: School of Arts & Humanities

At this Open Day you will learn more about the School of Arts & Humanities, meet tutors and students from your programme of interest, and get a look at the campus and facilities.

Where to go

The School of Arts & Humanities is situated at our Battersea campus. Full address information is: 1 Hester Road London SW11 4AN.

Participating programmes

• Arts & Humanities MFA
• Arts & Humanities MPhil/PhD
• Ceramics & Glass MA
• Contemporary Art Practice MA
• Curating Contemporary Art MA
• Jewellery & Metal MA
• Painting MA
• Photography MA
• Print MA
• Sculpture MA
• V&A / RCA History of Design MA*
• Writing MA

*The History of Design MA programme session will include a visit to the Victoria & Albert Museum in South Kensington, with free transport arranged.

If you are interested in another School, please join one of our other Open Events.

What to expect

• A running itinerary of programme talks and tours, allowing you to visit multiple programmes you are interested in.
• Ongoing information market with more information on how to apply, portfolio advice, scholarships, and the opportunity to meet current students.

Arts programmes

• 10:00-10:50 Ceramics & Glass (MA) and Jewellery & Metal (MA)
• 11:00-11:50 Contemporary Art Practice (MA)
• 12:00-12:50 Painting (MA)
• 13:00-13:50 Photography (MA)
• 14:00-14:50 Print (MA)
• 15:00-15:50 Sculpture (MA)
• 16:00-16:50 Arts & Humanities (MFA)
• 17:00-17:50 Arts & Humanities (MPhil/PhD)

Humanities programmes

• 10:00-10:50 Curating Contemporary Art (MA)
• 13:00-13:50 Writing (MA)
• 14:00-14:50 Curating Contemporary Art (MA)
• 15:00-15:50 V&A/RCA History of Design (MA)*

*The History of Design programme session will include a visit to the programme spaces at the Victoria & Albert museum, with free transport arranged from the RCA to the V&A at 16:00. The visit at the V&A ends at 5pm.

Who is this event for

• Those interested in postgraduate study at the Royal College of Art
• Current RCA applicants and offer holders
• Friends and family are also welcome to join, though please ensure they have a ticket

Is this event also online?

This page is for our on-campus Open Day only. We also offer Online Open Days, for which you can find more information on our website.

Accessibility

All of our buildings are wheelchair accessible and we welcome visitors with guide dogs. You are also welcome to arrive a bit earlier and sit in our reception areas ahead of the event starting. If you have any access requirements, or would like us to be aware of your personal circumstances, please email us on recruitment@rca.ac.uk

Photography

Please note that promotional and commercial photography, as well as audio and visual recording, may occur at this event.

Book your ticket

Book a free ticket via this link.