Foreword

The Royal Academy Schools is an independent establishment that offers the only three-year, full-time postgraduate course 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 with the Royal Academy in 1768. It is regarded throughout the world as a centre of excellence.

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

Although competition for places at the schools is fierce, the advantages for the chosen individuals are immense. Its history, illustrious alumni, the internationally admired programme of loan exhibitions of the Royal Academy itself, plus numerous commercial art galleries in the vicinity make it a very stimulating and inspiring environment in which to study.

We are looking for artists who have total commitment to their work, clear 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

RA Schools contact information:

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

Postal address:
The Administrator,
Royal Academy Schools,
Burlington Gardens,
Piccadilly,
London W1J 0BD