Materials Science MPhil/PhD
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Entry requirements
The programme welcomes applications from candidates from across the world and of all ages, including those with academic and professional backgrounds. Applications are considered in terms of quality of proposal, quality of practice (where appropriate), readiness to undertake a research degree at this level and supervisory capacity.
Now accepting applications for the September 2022 intake. Visit the RCA website for entry requirements and the application process.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Materials research for real world challenges. Study at the World's number one ranked art and design university for seven consecutive years (2015-2021) in the QS World University Subject Rankings.
- regenerative and circular materials
- programmable biomaterials
- materials systems, such as bio-mimetic approaches to develop and manufacture materials and structures
- digital materials for new typologies of tangible interfaces
- the human experience of materials to gain a deep understanding of perceptual experience (analogue and digital)
The RCA also offers a Masters of Research (MRes), a one year, full-time taught degree that provides effective preparation for PhD study.
To find out more about this programme, watch the replay of our Research Open Evening from 13 October, 2021 (from 53:20).
Department specialisms
regenerative and circular materials; programmable biomaterials; materials systems (such as bio-mimetic approaches to develop and manufacture materials and structures); digital materials for new typologies of tangible interfaces; the human experience of materials to gain a deep understanding of perceptual experience (analogue and digital).
Fees and funding
Visit the RCA website to find out more about scholarships and funding opportunities.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MPhil/PhD
- full time36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- RCA Student Recruitment
- recruitment@rca.ac.uk