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The Royal College of Art's new Battersea design and innovation campus

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3 Reviews Found
Likes
- Most of the class were international students so getting to learn & collaborate in a diverse team environment
- We had a shuttle bus that took students between all 3 campuses
- Getting opportunity to collaborate with Snapchat & their products for a research project
Dislikes
- Structure of our schedule/curriculum was sometimes very unorganized
- Masters was too short and condensed for 1 year
- Not having our final grad show in a proper venue outside of campus in London
Campus Life
- We have 3 campuses total in South Kensington, White City, and Battersea. There was no sports facility or medical services; however, there was a library, multiple cafes, bar, many different types of studios, and communal spaces.
- There were some clubs like Drawing Society, Queer Society, and more but they were not a huge part of the campus events.
- There were no campus festivals or clubs that took place at the college. There were sometimes cultural fairs, especially at the beginning of the school year. There was also a student representative organization.
Accommodation
- My university did not have any on-campus accommodation so I went with off-campus housing with a private company; I just searched on Google to find my student housing. My monthly rent was around 1100 GBP, which included power, water & wifi and full furnished apartment with bed, study desk, sink, 2 closets.
- We also had communal bathrooms, cinema room, and a common room. Due to the housing crisis in London, it is very difficult to find a room, especially within the month of August - I was able to secure one of the last rooms in my house.
- I recommend student housing as you can easily book a room online without a viewing; it also allows international students to meet a lot of new people from around the world really fast.
- Depending on the campus, my accommodation was between 20-40 minutes away from all 3 locations. Most of the Indian students that I knew personally were staying in student accommodation.












Likes
- - Networking and Diversity: I appreciate the diversity of people and the ease to connect with peers.
- - Access to resources (tangible and intangible): It is amazing how easy it is to access the tangible resources, computers, materials. I also appreciate the ease of access to tutors and facilitators and the guidance provided by them
- - Wellness support: The college keeps supporting in mental health awareness sessions and also helps with brief financial support when required
Dislikes
- - Infrastructure: The spaces are nice but the building sometimes are too complex
- - Connections with the industry: It has a great networking community which can help us with industry connections and access, they aren’t made visible
- - Cost of education: As an international student, the cost of living and the tuition fee is exceptionally high
Campus Life
- Our college has 3 campuses, the locations are beautiful and they are located in very different spaces.
- We have medical services, admissions offices that help with keeping the VISA checks and other administrative tasks in place, wellbeing space, a library, and workshop spaces like photography, weaving, sculpture, pottery, etc.
- We have a student union who host all the events in college and they have smaller societies within which there are events that take place. To name a few, karaoke night, winter ball, Diwali party, Halloween night, etc. They also set up Christmas Fete and stalls during the semester where students can showcase and sell their products.
Accommodation
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We do not have campus accommodation. I booked mine through an online service suggested by the college which was quite smooth.
The monthly rent is 1170 GBP and it includes all the bills, water, electricity and we do not have to pay the council tax as students.
The main challenge was not being able to see it in person and trust the images shown. It usually is very different than what is shown in pictures. - Go for student accommodations if you wish to be a person who networks and would like to meet more people. If not, you can choose for separate flats which is much reasonable in terms of price. Choose accommodations closer to your college that makes you cut down on travel costs.
- My flat is a 30 minute walk to the nearest campus. Indian students are scattered all over London but they are mostly corse to one of the campuses.


Likes
- Having already studied product design during my undergraduate studies and having worked as a digital interactive designer, pursuing service design was a complementary choice that built upon my previous learning and experience.
- The curriculum is extensive and covers all aspects of the design process, from research to testing to implementation, which is impressive. This means that I am getting a well-rounded education that prepares them for real-world situations.
- Additionally, the emphasis on group work and hands-on workshops during the lectures helped to build practical skills and promoting collaboration.
Dislikes
- One aspect that I am not particularly fond of regarding the college is the relatively high course fees compared to other universities. However, it would be beneficial if they could incorporate more field visits outside the campus to provide a more immersive learning environment.
Campus Life
Within the college, we have access to a plethora of extracurricular activities such as exhibits, workshops, competitions, student clubs, events, digital and physical libraries, 3D printers, product design tools and machines, as well as free printers and a stationary shop.
Accommodation
I am staying in a studio with dual occupancy so the share is divided between two people. I think for students it is best to stay in student accommodation places so that all the utility bills are included and there is security too. Apart from this, there is always an opportunity to meet like minded people(students) and make new friends. There are other rental options as well like renting an apartment but there is a lot of paperwork to be done and scams happening.




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