Foreword

The Royal Academy Schools is an independent institution
that offers the only three-year, full-time postgraduate course in fine art in the UK.

As the country’s oldest art school, it has a strong sense of identity, tradition and community, having developed continuously since its foundation in 1768. It is renowned throughout the world as a centre of excellence.

There are no fees, and every effort is made to support students with bursaries, awards and grants for materials, albeit at a quite modest level. However, many students take part-time work – often in the Royal Academy itself – to offset the high cost of living and studying in London.

Though competition for places at the school is great, the advantages for the right individuals are vast. Its history, illustrious alumni, location, the internationally admired programme of loan exhibitions of the RA itself, plus numerous commercial art galleries make it a very stimulating environment in which to study.

We are looking for artists who show complete commitment to their work, a true potential for creative growth and a passionate desire to evolve an original and personal vision.

Professor Maurice Cockrill RA
The Keeper of the Royal Academy of Arts

Prospectus enquiries

Click here to download a print-friendly PDF of the 2008 prospectus (731 KB)

Click here to download an application pack for the 2008 academic year (110 KB)
Click here to download an acknowledgement postcard (95 KB)

Telephone +44 (0)20 7300 5857
Fax +44 (0)20 7300 5856
Email schools@royalacademy.org.uk

Alternatively, you can write to:
The Administrator,
Royal Academy Schools,
Burlington Gardens,
Piccadilly,
London W1J 0BD