Innovation Design Engineering MSc

Royal College of Art

A programme for fiercely curious changemakers Benefit from our powerful partnership with Imperial College London and our extensive alumni network Learn from academics making an impact in everything from biomaterials to AI Sharpen the skills you need to be an innovator – whether you want to be an industry leader, entrepreneur or researcher IDE is about transformation. Transformation of the practices that transcend disciplinary boundaries. Transformation of the understanding of how the past, present and future can identify opportunities to create lasting impact. Transformation of you as an individual into a creative leader. Run jointly with Imperial College London for 40 years, this unique double Master’s programme in Innovative Design Engineering (IDE) will help you integrate design and engineering with science and enterprise. Past RCA IDE students have looked at everything from medical devices that manage health conditions to systems for protecting the environment against pollution. Experience the power of collaboration Transdisciplinary teamwork is at the core of our approach, encouraging collaboration with industry and a wide range of stakeholders. IDE nurtures a supportive, empathic culture – the IDE family – both during your studies and through our extensive alumni network. We aim to create a new type of innovator capable of tackling the complex challenges faced by society and the planet. By the time you graduate, you’ll not only have the necessary technical skills but also be fiercely curious, open-minded, empathic, and analytical.