The MArch Design Practice at the RCA is a transformative, research led programme that empowers spatial practitioners whether architects, designers or policy-engaged creatives, to make critical, ambitious interventions addressing the planetary crisis. You explore material processes, embodied carbon, carbon accounting, reuse and bio-based materials, while examining how economics, politics and identity intertwine with design. Through flexible core units and college-wide electives, you develop an independent research project tailored to your interests, supported by one-to-one supervision, with the aim of shaping equitable and sustainable futures.
September 2026
Kensington
Darwin & Stevens Buildings Kensington Gore,
London,
SW7 2EU, London (South West), United Kingdom
The programme is aimed both at postgraduate students and mid-career professionals, and offers a balance between core knowledge, elective and collaborative work and a self-defined research project – enabling you to choose your own areas of interest, while developing the skills to implement your ideas.
Candidates are selected entirely on merit, and applications are welcomed from all over the world, as well as from mid-career designers and career changers. The selection criteria considers creativity, imagination and innovation as demonstrated in your portfolio or equivalent professional experience, as well as your potential to benefit from the programme and to achieve the MArch standard overall.
The programme welcomes architects, designers and spatial practitioners from a range of backgrounds, including those from other design disciplines such as sound, moving image or performance, with an interest in the built environment. Applicants from other backgrounds are also welcome, such as practitioners involved in local government, NGOs, journalism and activism.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Product of
Get to hear first-hand experiences from past students, join groups and more with our new community feature!
View community now!
Help me Apply
