Meet the RCA Graduate Diploma in Seoul

Studying at the Royal College of Art places you in London: a city internationally renowned for its creativity, culture and diversity - the perfect place to develop your creative career in. What do prospective students need to know about living and studying in the UK?

You’re invited to meet Dr Kyung Hwa Shon (Tutor Research, Art & Design Graduate Diploma) and alumni in Seoul for an in-person conversation about studying the Graduate Diploma at the RCA.

What to expect

Saturday 1 November 2025, 10am - 12pm

10am - Guest arrivals and refreshments

10.30pm - About the RCA Graduate Diploma presentation

11.30 - Q&A with Graduate Diploma alumni

12pm - End

We'd love you to join for all parts of the event but if you can only join for part of it, that's fine too.

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

You don't have to specialise in any discipline to attend this event: we welcome guests planning to apply to all subject areas.

Due to the postgraduate nature of RCA study, all attendees must be over 18.

How to join

The event is free to attend, but please note that places are limited. Pre-booking is essential to guarantee your spot.

I'm thinking of applying to the RCA - can I have an informal portfolio chat?

Yes! We're delighted you're thinking of starting your RCA journey. Please join our portfolio workshop at the event to learn more.

Book a group portoflio workshop for Graduate Diploma

Book a one-to-one portfolio meeting for Graduate Diploma

About the hosts

Dr Kyung Hwa Shon (Tutor Research, Art & Design Graduate Diploma)

Dr. Kyung Hwa Shon is a cross-disciplinary artist, researcher and educator.

Dr Kyung Hwa Shon is a Tutor (Research) in Graduate Diploma Art & Design.

She received her practice-led PhD (Painting) from the Royal College of Art, School of Arts and Humanities in 2019. Prior to this, Kyung Hwa undertook an MFA in Painting and Drawing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, USA between 2009 and 2011, after completing her BFA in Painting from Hong-Ik University, Seoul, South Korea. She was a Starr Scholar at Royal Academy of Arts, London (20011-2012). She has exhibited internationally and collaborated with global companies for commissioned art projects.

Other events at the RCA

We are continually adding to our diverse programme of events: conversations on key topics such as funding advice and portfolio development, symposia, exhibitions, open days and more. Many are free and open to the public.