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Full time | Royal College of Art | 1 year | 09-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

09-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Urban Engineering Urban Studies Town Planning Architecture (General) Built Environment (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

MA City Design envisions new city and urban life concepts by placing design speculation at the core of social innovation.

City life is undergoing momentous change. New forms of urban development and technologically driven forms of social innovation are transforming how we live, work, reproduce and care for the world around us, producing new lines of social solidarity and new sites of social conflict. Yet most methods used to research and design cities have resisted change, limiting our ability to perceive relevant changes and conceiving radically different futures.

MA City Design empowers you to envision fresh urban lifestyles by merging architecture, social sciences, and scientific exploration. Guided by design principles, the curriculum connects you with NGOs, policymakers, and industry leaders, offering an immersive learning experience.

Immerse yourself in digital tools like animation and immersive design that drive speculative innovation within the discipline. We encourage collaborative approaches and the fostering of visionary and equitable futures. Engage with urban visionaries, from industry experts to grassroots pioneers, during guest sessions, visits, and collaborations.

Join a top art institution and benefit from a rich culture of radical, interdisciplinary work at the Royal College of Art. Forge global connections through our pioneering mentorship scheme, uniting you with local and international expertise, elevating your journey in the field.

Modules

AcrossRCA is a compulsory 30-credit unit which is delivered as part of all MA programmes. Situated at the core of your RCA experience, this ambitious interdisciplinary College-wide unit supports you in responding to the challenges of complex, uncertain and changing physical and digital worlds. Developed in response to student feedback, AcrossRCA creates an exciting opportunity for you to collaborate meaningfully across programmes.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£15,150

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£35,950

Entry requirements

Candidates are selected entirely on merit and applications are welcomed from all over the world. The selection process considers creativity, imagination and innovation as demonstrated in your portfolio, as well as your potential to benefit from the programme and to achieve high MA standards overall. This programme accepts students from a wide range of backgrounds, including career changers. Many of those who join the programme will be students of architecture with a 3+2-year bachelor’s and master’s degree, or Master's-equivalent five-year diploma, preferably in Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning or other related design discipline looking to acquire expertise in city and urban design projects. This programme accepts students from a wide range of backgrounds, including career changers. Many of those who join the programme will be students of architecture with a 3+2-year Bachelor and Master’s degree, or Master's-equivalent five-year diploma, preferably in Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning or other related design discipline looking to acquire expertise in city and urban design projects.