Course summary
The MEd Creative Education at the RCA brings together people, ideas and disciplines in a community that experiments with learning as much as teaching, helping you design and deliver education in formal and informal contexts. You engage with themes such as curriculum design, the pedagogies of making, and education for change reflecting on your own values, perspectives and experiences as a creative educator. Through action research and independent study, you develop a research project that puts your pedagogical principles into practice, gaining confidence in translating theory into real-world educational design. 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.
Modules
In term 1, you take Foundations of Learning, which explores the ideas and debates around creative education, reflecting on your own experiences, values, and how they connect to broader theory. You also take Experiments in Learning: Proposal, where you develop a project plan and ethics application for your own research in education practice. Term 2 In term 2, you take Designs for Learning, which investigates how to design inclusive creative education methods across different learning environments (e.g. campus-based, blended or online). You also take Experiments in Learning: Project. You conduct, analyse and present a self-directed action research project, reflecting directly on your own educational practice. Term 3 In term 3, you take Independent Research Project: Proposal and Project, where you bring together your learning to develop and realise a major research project in creative education, grounded in your pedagogical principles. Electives Throughout the year, you choose two college-wide elective units. These may include Education for Change (focused on transformative education) and Making Pedagogies (exploring educational practices through making).
Entry requirements
We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and from all over the world. RCA alumni come from a wide range of backgrounds and industries, bringing diverse experiences including those unrelated to art, which enrich the creative community and drive fresh perspectives. As part of your application, you may need to submit: A portfolio showcasing your work and artistic vision. A personal statement (around 300 words) describing your interests, motivations, and future goals. An introduction video (maximum 2 minutes) to introduce yourself and explain your artistic approach and project ideas. To help you prepare your application, we host regular portfolio and video Q&A sessions. Please visit the RCA website to learn more about these events and to register. Please refer to the programme webpage for the most accurate and up to date information on entry requirements for this programme.
English language requirements
Please refer to the programme webpage for the most accurate and up-to-date information on English language requirements.
You can also find further details on English language requirements, approved English language tests, equivalent IELTS scores, exempt criteria, and more via the link below.
https://www.rca.ac.uk/study/apply-to-study/english-language-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please refer to the programme webpage for the most accurate and up-to-date information on tuition fees, deposits, and additional costs for both Home and Overseas/EU students.
Sponsorship information
RCA offers a wide range of funding opportunities to support postgraduate study, including a variety of tuition fee and living cost scholarships. Beyond financial support, many of these scholarships also provide networking opportunities with peers, partnership organisations and professional bodies to enhance your experience. You can find more information about available scholarships and their eligibility criteria here: https://www.rca.ac.uk/study/apply-to-study/funding-your-studies/rca-scholarships-and-awards/
Provider information
Royal College of Art
Kensington Gore
Kensington and Chelsea
SW7 2EU