Overview

The MA Design Products at the RCA explores new terrain for designing products by critically questioning “what is a product?” and evolving new design disciplines and practices. With an ethos that embraces ideas such as circularity, multi-species design, design justice and decolonising design, you experiment across research-based tools and cross domain methods to synthesize context, creativity and technical delivery. You collaborate with industry, startups, governments and global agencies to measure impact against the UN Sustainable Development Goals, while developing a personal portfolio through project-based units, culminating in an independent research project in Term 3.

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Programme Structure

In Term 1 you take Locating Practice, helping you situate your design identity within the contemporary design products landscape by developing research skills and identifying areas for technical and intellectual growth. You also take Experimental Design, exploring a wide range of experimentation.

In Term 2 you take Advanced Practice, deepening your creative methods through specialist focus, and participate in the Grand Challenge, a school-wide unit addressing a “wicked” design problem through cross-disciplinary collaboration.

In Term 3 you take the Independent Research Project, independently developing and delivering a high-resolution design project that integrates experimentation, research, and creative development. AcrossRCA in Terms 1–2 enables collaboration with students from other programmes on self-initiated themed projects addressing cultural, social, environmental, or economic issues.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-03 00:00:00

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Applications are now open for September 2026 entry. Round 2 application deadline: 17 March 2026, 12:00 (UK time). Round 3 deadline: Wednesday 3 June 2026(12:00)

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Industrial Design Design User Experience Design View 51 other Masters in User Experience Design in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and from all over the world.
RCA alumni come from a wide range of backgrounds and industries, bringing diverse experiences including those unrelated to art, which enrich the creative community and drive fresh perspectives.
As part of your application, you may need to submit:
- A portfolio showcasing your work and artistic vision.
- A personal statement (around 300 words) describing your interests, motivations, and future goals.
- An introduction video (maximum 2 minutes) to introduce yourself and explain your artistic approach and project ideas.
To help you prepare your application, we host regular portfolio and video Q&A sessions. Please visit the RCA website to learn more about these events and to register.
Please refer to the programme webpage for the most accurate and up to date information on entry requirements for this programme.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38650 GBP / year

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15450 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

RCA offers a wide range of funding opportunities to support postgraduate study, including a variety of tuition fee and living cost scholarships.

Beyond financial support, many of these scholarships also provide networking opportunities with peers, partnership organisations and professional bodies to enhance your experience.

You can find more information about available scholarships and their eligibility criteria here: https://www.rca.ac.uk/study/apply-to-study/funding-your-studies/rca-scholarships-and-awards/

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