Royal College of Art

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Royal College of Art
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Motto Steeped in history, focused on the future
Established 1837
Type Public
Principal N/A
City London
State N/A
Country United Kingdom
Campus Urban
Website www.rca.ac.uk


The Royal College of Art (RCA) is a public research university in London, United Kingdom. It is the only entirely postgraduate art and design university in the world. The RCA offers postgraduate degrees in art and design to students from over 60 countries.

History

The Royal College of Art was founded in 1837 as the Government School of Design. It was initially established to improve the quality of design in British manufacturing. The institution underwent several name changes before becoming the Royal College of Art in 1896. The RCA has a rich history of producing influential artists and designers, including David Hockney, Ridley Scott, and Tracey Emin.

Campus

The RCA has three main campuses located in South Kensington, Battersea, and White City. Each campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to support a wide range of artistic and design disciplines.

Academics

The RCA offers a variety of postgraduate programs, including Master of Arts, Master of Philosophy, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The programs are divided into four schools:

  • School of Architecture
  • School of Arts & Humanities
  • School of Communication
  • School of Design

Notable Alumni

The RCA has a long list of notable alumni who have made significant contributions to the fields of art and design. Some of the most prominent include:

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