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Student life

Studying at the RCA places you at the heart of a city internationally renowned for its creativity, culture and diversity. Home to established galleries, independents and pop-up art spaces, there’s no lack of creative inspiration when it comes to living in London, and many museums and galleries offer discounted entry for students. 

London is the perfect city to develop your creative career in. RCA students enjoy opportunities to collaborate with industry, volunteer with local communities and display their work at some of London’s most prestigious exhibition spaces. As the creative capital of the UK, London is ripe with opportunities for employment post-study and RCA students have gone on to work in an impressive variety of roles in the city and beyond.

Check out this webpage to learn more about transport, accommodation, the cost of living, and other key information about life in London.

You can also click here to discover what our students love most about studying and living in the city.

What's it like to live in London?
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There are 32 boroughs in Greater London, stretching from the City of London and Westminster, to surrounding areas like Chelsea, Camden, Richmond, Hackney and Islington.

It’s big, but it’s easy to jump on a train, tube or bus to experience everything on offer – from food pop-ups to world famous music acts, free museums and West End shows.

Fantastically diverse and historical, with many industries and businesses based here to kickstart your career, London is one of the most desirable – if pricey – cities in the world.

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What's it like to live in London?
Check out our city guide

Discover what it’s really like to live in London as a student, including information on finding accommodation, cost of living and budgeting, and student life.

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Campus and facilities

Our campuses are located in the historic capital city of London, a vibrant cultural centre with an international outlook. Check out this webpage to learn more about our campuses, their facilities, location, and detailed access guide. 

Course locations

London – Battersea

Howie Street, Battersea, Battersea, SW11 4AY

London – White City

Garden House, Dorando Close, London, W12 7FN

London – Kensington

Kensington Gore, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 2EU

Main Site

Kensington Gore, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 2EU