Overview

The MA Sculpture at the Royal College of Art spans object-making, public art and performance, alongside works in other mediums. Rather than focusing solely on Sculpture’s manifestations, we see the discipline as a method for advancing the production of art.

Key facts

Our team of highly regarded teaching staff and guest lecturers highlight the value of research and experimentation to an artistic practice. You’ll be part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary community looking to innovate with technology and imagine new spaces and materials.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

In Term 1 you take Sites and Situations, providing practical and theoretical tools through studio work, workshops, group sessions, critiques, tutorials, and lectures, concluding with a collaborative off-site event (“festus”) to position your practice in relation to site and context.

In Term 2, The Expanded Field develops an innovative, individual studio practice, considering materiality, context, and dissemination platforms through group tutorials, workshops, and lectures. You also take the school-wide unit Urgency of the Arts, exploring how arts and humanities practice can respond to urgent socio-political issues.

In Term 3, the Independent Research Project builds a body of work for public exhibition, guided by practice-led methodologies, critical reflection, and a Portfolio of Practice.

AcrossRCA in Terms 1–2 supports cross-programme collaboration on themed projects addressing cultural, social, environmental, or economic issues.

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

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Ceramics and Sculpture View 394 other Masters in 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

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Other requirements

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.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

41350 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

17350 GBP / year

≈ 17350 GBP / year

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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

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