Meet the Royal College of Art in Melbourne

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 David Burns (School of Architecture Senior Research Tutor and Lead, Media Studies) in Melbourne for an in-person conversation about studying at the RCA.

What to expect

Saturday 25 October 2025, 2.30-4.30pm

2.30pm - Guest arrivals and refreshments

3pm - About the RCA presentation and Q&A

4.30pm - 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 email recruitment@rca.ac.uk if you would like to book an informal portfolio discussion.

About the host

Dr David Burns (School of Architecture Senior Research Tutor and Lead, Media Studies)

David works in media and space. His current research examines the role of media in the historiographies of sites of nuclear colonialism.

David holds a PhD from the Centre for Research Architecture at Goldsmiths, an MSAAD from Columbia University, and a BArch from the University of Tennessee. For two decades he has written and led transdisciplinary curricula in architecture, art, and design in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

He leads Media Studies at the RCA School of Architecture and was previously the Director of Photography and Situated Media at the University of Technology Sydney. David is a co-founder, alongside Adam Kaasa and Thandi Loewenson, of the Fiction, Feeling, Frame research collective.

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.