Program Overview
The Digital Directions at Royal College of Art is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 15 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Digital Directions programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 15 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 34,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Digital Directions programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Architecture holistic structure and scaffolding for developing critical and empathetic design sensibility with an emphasis on mobile, user-controlled and user-centred imperatives
- Assembly defining knowledgeable agile and adaptable media professionals, exploring the cutting edges and outcomes of digital communication
- Amplification understanding, navigating and utilising the Attention Economy to creative effective strategies to that deliver through the noise and into strategic areas of social and political relevance
- Adventure the origination of personalised, participative and immersive environments and content, putting the user/viewer/audience at the centre of the storytelling experience.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students will normally have a BA, or an equivalent overseas qualification or sufficient work experience to demonstrate the appropriate intellectual, creative and personal qualities to engage with the demands of the programme.
Students come from a wide range of backgrounds. While some will come directly from first-degree programmes in design and broadcasting, others may join the programme with professional experience in industry, or from backgrounds including television and film-making, experience design, graphic design, animation and interaction design.
- Digital Portfolio
- Interview (if invited)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 34,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 34,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 14,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Royal College of Art directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Royal College of Art
Royal College of Art
London, United Kingdom
postgraduate art and design university in London, England
University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 15 months
