Design Practice (Taught)

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.

Please refer to the programme webpage for the most accurate and up-to-date information about the programme, its structure, modules and any updates or changes.

About RCA:

The Royal College of Art is the world’s leading postgraduate art and design university, providing students with unrivalled opportunities to develop their practice, build their networks, enhance their career and to deliver art and design projects that transform the world.

For 11 consecutive years, the RCA has been ranked as the world’s number 1 art & design university in the QS World University subject rankings (2015-2025) - attracting artists, designers and communicators from across the globe.