The Graduate Diploma at the Royal College of Art is a prestigious programme for curious and driven individuals ready to take their creative practice further. Whether you're from a creative or non-creative background, it provides a unique space between undergraduate study and a full Master’s that offers the time, structure, and freedom to commit more deeply to your work.
Through its interdisciplinary approach, breadth of technical facilities, and vibrant community of artists, thinkers, and expert practitioners, you’ll be challenged to experiment, collaborate, and expand your horizons.
Graduates leave with more than a strengthened portfolio. They gain the confidence and clarity to define their creative identity – whether progressing to a Master’s at the RCA, entering the creative industries, or pursuing new personal and professional directions.
September 2026
White city
Garden House Dorando Close,
London,
W12 7FN, London, United Kingdom
September 2027
White city
Garden House Dorando Close,
London,
W12 7FN, London, United Kingdom
Prospective Diploma in Art & Design applicants are likely to be:
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