Art Department Competitors

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At London College of Communication, part of University of the Arts London (UAL), we work across 3 Schools of Design, Media and Screen to evolve our disciplines and discover new practices in creative communications. • Our graduate network spans across the creative industries and beyond. The Graduate Residency Programme provides rapid incubation support which enables recent alumni to develop innovative projects with impact. • Our Industry Mentoring Scheme matches students with experienced professionals and graduates who can help to kick-start their careers, while our Talent Works initiative builds their skills through paid placements with local groups and charities. • Our Business and Innovation team connect students to industry through live briefs and bespoke partnerships with organisations such as Southwark Council, Penguin Random House and the Science Museum. • Our academics work with start-ups and SMEs through funded collaborations which offer support including the development of business solutions using immersive tech, or the building of digital knowledge and capacity.

Founded in 1837, the Royal College of Art is the world’s leading art and design university. A postgraduate-only institution, it has been ranked number one in the world for a remarkable 12 consecutive years (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2015-2026). The RCA’s pioneering approach champions exploration, collaboration and interdisciplinary learning beyond traditional boundaries to tackle today's global challenges. Research and innovation are at the heart of the RCA’s impact. Leading the field in practice-based research, knowledge exchange and executive education, the College works together with partners in vital areas such as climate and sustainability, technology and society. The RCA ranks as one of the most research-intensive specialist art and design universities in the UK (Research Excellence Framework 2014 and 2021). The College continues to build the world’s most influential art and design community, with more than 30,000 alumni - a diverse, inclusive and international network of artists, designers, creators and innovators who are recognised as leaders shaping our culture and world. Alumni include such major figures as Henry Moore OM, Dame Barbara Hepworth, Bridget Riley, David Hockney OM, Sir Ridley Scott, Dame Zandra Rhodes, Sir Frank Bowling, Sir James Dyson OM, Hoor Al-Qasimi, Dame Tracey Emin, Kamala Ibrahim Ishaq, Erdem Moralıoğlu, Christopher Bailey, and Thomas Heatherwick. InnovationRCA, the university's centre for entrepreneurship and commercialisation, transforms compelling ideas into successful high impact businesses with over 80 design-led start-ups and spinouts in a range of sectors from med tech to climate tech.