The MA City Design at the RCA embraces an interdisciplinary, justice oriented studio-based approach to rethinking the future of cities, blending architectural, ‑social science‑ and scientific research. You explore urban design principles, planning, policy and digital tools from immersive visualisation and animation to collaborative knowledge production. Through critical engagement and technical experimentation, you learn to design for environmental and spatial justice and to negotiate between multiple city-makers, including NGOs, government and communities.
September 2026
Kensington
Darwin & Stevens Buildings Kensington Gore,
London,
SW7 2EU, London (South West), United Kingdom
September 2027
Kensington
Darwin & Stevens Buildings Kensington Gore,
London,
SW7 2EU, London (South West), United Kingdom
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 and Masters 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.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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