Online Open Day: Research programmes

Ranked the world's number one university of art & design for ten consecutive years (2015-2024) by the influential QS World University Subject Rankings, the Royal College of Art offers 40 highly specialised postgraduate programmes in Art & Design. These sit within four Schools: Architecture, Design, Communication and Arts & Humanities.Founded in 1837, the RCA is the world’s oldest art & design institution. Based in the heart of London, the College is an international university, with artists and designers from over 80 countries making up our diverse student body.

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Join this Online Research Open Day, meet our Research leads and get answers to your questions.

<p>The Royal College of Art excels in world-leading art and design research with real-world impact. Our research is characterised by its roots in creative and innovative practice, by engagement with partners in business, industry, government and communities, by a focus on addressing today’s global challenges, and by collaboration across disciplines, particularly in science, engineering, technology and medicine.</p><p>At this Online Open Day you will learn more about the RCA's Research programmes, and meet our Head of Research and tutors from your programme of interest.</p><p>We are hosting two different sessions to cover global timezones. These sessions are identical, so please attend whenever works best for you.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>10am-11.30am BST - to allow people from Asia to attend</li><li>12pm-1pm BST - Exclusive offer holder meeting</li><li>5pm-6.30pm BST - to allow people from the Americas to attend</li></ul>

<h3>Participating programmes include</h3><ul><li>Master of Research (MRes)</li><li>Arts &amp; Humanities (MPhil/PhD)</li><li>Communication (MPhil/PhD)</li><li>Design (MPhil/PhD)</li><li>Architecture (MPhil/PhD)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>We are also able to answer questions about programmes situated in our Research centres, including:</p><ul><li>Computer Science (MPhil/PhD)</li><li>Intelligent Mobility (MPhil/PhD)</li><li>Materials Science (MPhil/PhD)</li><li>Robotics (MPhil/PhD)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><strong>Please note:</strong></strong> this Open Day event is only for our <a href="https://www.rca.ac.uk/research-innovation/" title="https://www.rca.ac.uk/research-innovation/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Research programmes</a>. If you are interested in any of our pre-masters or MA-level programmes, please visit our <a href="https://www.rca.ac.uk/study/open-days/" title="https://www.rca.ac.uk/study/open-days/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Open Events </a>page to find alternative events.</p>

<h3>How to join</h3><p>This event will take place virtually on Zoom. The event is free to attend, but you will need to register through Eventbrite to guarantee your spot and receive the Zoom link.</p><p>To avoid any technical issues on the day, we recommend you download the latest version of Zoom in advance.</p><p>When it’s time, come back to this Eventbrite page to join the event - you’ll get an email reminder on the day too.</p><p>Joining from a country where Zoom doesn't work? Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria and Ukraine (Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk regions) have restricted Zoom for regulatory reasons. Please reach out to <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-drop-in-qa-design-mphilphd-tickets-828259615807?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-drop-in-qa-design-mphilphd-tickets-828259615807?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">recruitment@rca.ac.uk</a> if this affects you.</p>

<h3>Who is this event for</h3><ul><li>Anyone interested in our Research programmes</li><li>Those currently applying to our Research programmes</li><li>Friends and family are also welcome to join, though please ensure they have a ticket</li></ul>

<h3>Other events at the RCA</h3><p>We are continually adding to our diverse <a href="https://www.rca.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/" title="https://www.rca.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">programme of events</a>: 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.</p>

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