Royal College of Art (RCA)
The Royal College of Art (RCA) is a public research university in London and the only entirely postgraduate art and design university in the United Kingdom. It has campuses in South Kensington, Battersea and White City.
About the school
The RCA was founded in 1837 in Somerset House as the Government School of Design, also known as the Metropolitan School of Design.
Notable fashion alumni
Fashion designers who studied at the RCA include Ossie Clark and Zandra Rhodes.
Recognition
In August 2015 Business of Fashion ranked the RCA first for master’s courses in fashion, according to Wikipedia. In its 2017 rankings it placed third for graduate fashion courses, up from second place in 2016.
At a glance
Founded
1837
Location
South Kensington, Battersea and White City, London
Type
Public, postgraduate-only university
Sources: Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org); Times Higher Education, best fashion schools 2017 (timeshighereducation.com). Details can change, so check with the school before applying.
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