Course overview
Textiles MA is a postgraduate (master's) course in arts, design & media at Royal College of Art in London, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year (45 weeks) full time, with intakes in September 2027.
Royal College of Art is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | Royal College of Art (Public) |
|---|---|
| Location | London, United Kingdom |
| Course | Textiles MA |
| Level | Master's (postgraduate) |
| Subject area | Arts, Design & Media |
| Duration | 1 year (45 weeks) full time |
| Tuition per year | £40,750 (≈ ₹49.7 lakh) |
| Intakes | September 2027 |
| English requirement | IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each component) |
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Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is £40,750 a year, about ₹49.7 lakh.
Overseas fee for September 2027 entry
Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Plan my monthly living costsCareer outcomes
Graduate employment
80.3%
Sustained employment with or without further study, 1 year after graduation, tax year 2023-24
Average (median) salary
£23,900
≈ ₹29.2 lakh a year
Median annualised earnings
Job roles
- Fashion designer
- Textile designer
- Stylist
- Retail buyer
- Visual merchandiser
- Retail merchandiser
Employers hiring for these roles worldwide
Inditex
H&M
LVMH
Kering
Adidas
Nike
Primark
Marks & Spencer
Zalando
G-Star Raw
Eligibility
General entry requirements at Royal College of Art for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- Most programmes ask for a good first degree in art, design or a related field, or relevant professional experience; MArch needs RIBA Part 1 or an international equivalent.
- Innovation Design Engineering normally asks for at least a UK 2:1 or equivalent.
- Every application needs a portfolio, a 300-word personal statement and a two-minute video.
- Deadline for September 2027 entry: 8 January 2027, 12 noon. A £3,500 non-refundable deposit (offset against fees) secures a place.
English requirements
For this course: IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each component).
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each skill for MA, MArch, MDes, MFA and MRes (Innovation Design Engineering 2027/28: 6.0 in writing) |
| PTE Academic | 59 overall (59 in listening and reading, 60 in speaking and writing) |
| LanguageCert Academic | 70 overall (60 in each skill) |
| Not accepted | TOEFL iBT, Duolingo and Cambridge tests are not on the RCA's accepted list |
| Degree taught in English | Possible exemption with an official letter from your university and a 2:1 equivalent, within five years; India is not on the automatic-exemption list |
Intakes
This course starts in: September 2027.
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in the UKHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Valid passport
- Degree certificate and transcripts
- Digital portfolio (single PDF, as set out on each programme page)
- 300-word personal statement
- Two-minute video
- English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, LanguageCert Academic or Password Skills PLUS)
Scholarships
RCA Scholarships (master's)
Taught master's offer holders (rounds 1 and 2)
Value: Full fees and maintenance, full fees, a tuition fee discount, or maintenance only
Based on financial need and under-represented groups; academic merit awards are assessed automatically from the programme application. The RCA says international scholarships are also available, numbers are limited and the process is extremely competitive. 2027/28 details were still being confirmed.
Official page
About Royal College of Art
The Royal College of Art (RCA) was founded in 1837 as the Government School of Design and received a Royal Charter and university status in 1967. It teaches only postgraduates, in art, design, architecture and communication, from campuses in Kensington and Battersea in London. The RCA's homepage says it has been ranked first in the world for Art & Design in the QS Rankings by Subject for 12 years running.
Indian students look at the RCA for its design programmes, such as Innovation Design Engineering (a double master's with Imperial College London), Service Design, Design Products and Intelligent Mobility Design. Fees are high: most one-year MAs cost £40,200 to £43,000 for Overseas students starting in September 2027, and the college has no halls of its own. Entry is by portfolio, a 300-word personal statement and a two-minute video.
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More courses at Royal College of Art
- Innovation Design Engineering MA/MSc2 years full time (joint double master's with Imperial College London) · £47,250 / year
- Service Design MA1 year (45 weeks) full time · £39,250 / year
- Design Products MA/MDesMA 1 year; MDes 2 years (full time) · £40,200 / year
- Intelligent Mobility Design MA/MDesMA 1 year; MDes 2 years (full time) · £40,750 / year
- Artificial Intelligence & Digital Art MA/MFAMA 1 year; MFA 2 years (full time) · £43,000 / year
- Information Experience Design MA1 year (45 weeks) full time · £40,200 / year
FAQs
What is the fee for Textiles MA at Royal College of Art?
The tuition for international students is £40,750 a year (about ₹49.7 lakh). Overseas fee for September 2027 entry. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is Textiles MA?
The course takes 1 year (45 weeks) full time.
What English score do I need?
IELTS 6.5 (5.5 in each component). Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: September 2027. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.