Program Overview
The RCA Humanities Pathway at Royal College of Art is a MRes programme in Humanities over 12 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 humanities. 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 RCA Humanities Pathway 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 32,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the RCA Humanities Pathway programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methods
- Research Cultures
- Research in\xa0Practice
- Advanced\xa0Research Methods
- Group Research Project
- Research Identities
- Personal Research\xa0Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates should have a good first degree in a\xc2\xa0related subject. We welcome applications from\xc2\xa0students of all ages, and view both prior academic\xc2\xa0and professional experience as valuable.
Online applications should\xc2\xa0be submitted with a CV and a brief (500-word)\xc2\xa0statement that outlines your motivation for applying\xc2\xa0and your engagement with the subject.
Candidates who do not speak English as their\xc2\xa0first language are required to produce evidence that\xc2\xa0within the previous two years they have achieved an\xc2\xa0IELTS exam score of 6.5 with 6 in writing.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 32,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 32,800 (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
Royal College of Art is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-11
- Language English
- Duration 12 months