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April 10–May 23, 2025
Kensington, Battersea, White City
London SW7 2EU
United Kingdom
Royal College of Art (RCA) short courses and masterclasses from April to May 2025 attract a global mix of designers, critical thinkers, leaders and entrepreneurs from over 50 countries.
This spring, join us at the number one university for art & design in the world (QS World Subject Rankings 2015–24). We have an early bird discount on our courses available now.
Courses include:
Creative Leadership Masterclass
April 10–11, 2025 (on campus, London)
Learn how creative leadership can unlock inclusive innovation based on over 30 years of research and practice from the RCA’s Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design (HHCD)—a global leader in inclusive design.
“The RCA’s Creative Leadership course is engaging, inclusive and inspiring. Over two days, the fantastic team created an environment where everyone can be creative. And by the end, you truly believe that with empathy, clarity and creativity, we can change the world for the better.” —Jillian Kay, Corporate Director at Wellbeing, BCP Council
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Service Design Masterclass
April 24–29, 2025 (online)
Use the principles and tools of service design to rethink the journey your customers take and transform your customer experience, delivered live online by RCA senior tutor, Dr Nicolás Rebolledo and guest practitioner Eva Guerra, Leading Strategic Designer & Service Design Expert.
“I enrolled in this course to explore whether pursuing a Master’s in Service Design at RCA was the right path for me. It not only confirmed my interest but also deepened my passion for service design. The experience reassured me that this is the field where I can thrive and make an impact.” —Alexandra Bassil, Freelance Product Designer, ALBA (l’Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts)
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Editorial Design
April 29–May 23, 2025 (online)
Discover an expanded view of the craft of Editorial Design in an open and experimental online environment, under the expert guidance of RCA tutors Adrian Shaughnessy and Astrid Stavro.
“The course is an excellent way to develop a more in-depth understanding of the creative potential of editorial design and has given me the confidence to design and publish my own magazine.” —Mary Hemingway, Senior Graphic Designer
Design Thinking & Innovation in Practice Masterclass
May 15–16, 2025 (on campus, London)
Master the art of strategic innovation through design thinking in this executive masterclass led by Clara Gaggero Westaway and Adrian Westaway, renowned innovators, educators and founders of Special Projects, with a keynote by Professor Emeritus Jeremy Myerson.
“The Design Thinking course at the RCA was truly inspiring. While much of it reinforced concepts I was already familiar with, it provided a fresh perspective and renewed my enthusiasm for the design process. The interactive sessions and expert guidance encouraged me to approach challenges with even greater curiosity and empathy. It reminded me of the importance of staying grounded in human-centred principles, which will help refine how I collaborate and innovate in my work.” —Katie Paige, Senior Interaction Design at GOV UK Hydrographic Office
Short courses at the RCA
Short courses at the RCA reflect the College’s unique studio-based learning philosophy with small class sizes, practical group work, rich interaction between students and academics and enhanced peer-to-peer networking.
Whether you’re looking for a step-change in your career, considering embarking on one of our MA Programmes or want to transform your current practice with world class thought-leaders, our short courses and masterclasses offer an insight of studying at the College.
Book an early bird discounted space before February 16, 2025.
