Course Description
Vehicle Design at the RCA seeks to pioneer new approaches for our mobile futures and provides a stimulating research environment to address these. The research in most cases is practice-led and is undertaken with the department's active partners, including industrial affiliates. Research staff and students work within the pathway group to develop and explore their area of interest. Urban Flow Concentrates on providing advanced inclusive mobility, moving people and/or goods within specific urban environments, inspiring design innovation for integrated journeys, improving the design of urban vehicles and systems and exploring successful interfaces between them. Inside Out Focuses on the vehicle's materials, production and manufacturing technologies, considering in particular the functional design of vehicle interface with the user. Automark Explores strategic design solutions - creating innovative vehicle concepts that provide significant value to a business, identifying and creating new commercial and brand potential. Studio teaching supports design development from research, to initial design concepts and resolved feasible design solutions. The department hosts a series of seminars to challenge perceptions, encourage the mixing of design disciplines and generate discussion between staff, students and design professionals.

Course Fees
Fees for 2007/08 were £4,550. Tuition fee levels for 2008/9 and 2009/10 have yet to be decided.

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Entry Requirements
Candidates should submit a synopsis of the proposed work and evidence of preliminary study. The suitability of any proposed study is judged by its potential to enrich and enlarge the understanding of mobility in the widest possible sense. Applicants relating to inclusive design and the Departments three themes will be given priority.

Venue Description
Guidance and advice may be available for all aspects of student life. Facilities/Support are available for students with hearing impairment. Facilities/Support are available for students whose main language is not English. Facilities/Support are available for students with learning difficulties. Facilities/Support are available for students with restricted mobility. Facilities/Support are available for students with visual impairment.

Course Venue
Kensington Gore
Kensington & Chelsea
London
SW7 2EU

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