Meet the Royal College of Art in Birmingham

Studying at the Royal College of Art places you in London: a city internationally renowned for its creativity, culture and diversity – the perfect place to develop your creative career in. What do prospective students need to know about studying at the RCA? How can you best prepare an application, or as an Offer Holder, how can you make the most of your time at the RCA?

You’re invited to meet Joseph Pochodzaj (Senior Tutor of Visual Communication MA) in Birmingham on Tuesday 25 February 2025, for an in-person conversation addressing these talking points – and many more.

What to expect

Tuesday 25 February 2025, 6.30–8.30pm

The first part of this event will include a short background presentation about the Royal College of Art. The second part of the event will involve an open Q&A and portfolio session, followed by a networking opportunity to meet fellow applicants and offer holders in your area, answer any questions you might have about studying at the RCA and share advice on your application or best preparing yourself for study.

6:30pm - Meet the RCA presentation

7:30pm - Open Q&A about the RCA

8pm - Networking and opportunity for portfolio reviews

8.30pm - End of event

Who is this event for

• Those interested in postgraduate study at the Royal College of Art, particularly at the School of Communication
• Current RCA applicants and offer-holders
• Friends and family are also welcome to join, though please ensure they have a ticket.

You don't have to specialise in any discipline to attend this event: we welcome guests planning to apply to all subject areas.

Due to the postgraduate nature of RCA study, all attendees must be over 18.

How to join

The event is free to attend, but please note that places are limited. Pre-booking is essential to guarantee your spot.

I'm an RCA Offer Holder – is this event relevant for me?

Yes! We suggest you join once the initial presentation is over to meet fellow offer holders and applicants have and to answer any questions you may have about how to prepare for and make the most of your time at the RCA.

I'm thinking of applying to the RCA – can I have an informal portfolio chat?

We're delighted you're thinking of starting your RCA journey. There is a portfolio Q&A as part of the event where you can ask questions about the application process and how to prepare your portfolio. We encourage you to bring your portfolio with you if you want more detailed informal advice.

Other events at the RCA

We are continually adding to our diverse programme of events: conversations on key topics such as funding advice and portfolio development, symposia, exhibitions, open days and more. Many are free and open to the public.

About the Royal College of Art

The RCA is a postgraduate art, design and architecture university in London, England, offering a Graduate Diploma conversion programme and Master’s, MPhil, MRes and PhD degrees. The four Schools of Architecture, Communication, Design and Arts & Humanities offer a broad range of disciplines, built on a strong foundation of practice-based research. The integration of STEAM subjects – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics – providing a unique and transformative experience.

In March 2024, the Royal College of Art was announced as the World's number one ranked art & design university for the tenth consecutive year in the QS World University Subject Rankings.