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V&A Academy
Bring your passion to life by joining a V&A Academy experience at the V&A. A wide range of part-time adult courses, workshops, conferences, study days and professional development opportunities allow you to experience the V&A’s wealth of knowledge in new and exciting ways.
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Schools
From cross-curricular virtual sessions and online resources to the ever-changing exhibition and displays programme, the V&A is the place for students to experience inspirational learning.
Students acquire new and transferable skills as well as knowledge, curiosity and inspiration from our extensive programme of activities and events.
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V&A/RCA MA in the History of Design
The V&A/RCA Programme (MA, MPhil and PhD) is internationally recognised as the leading centre for postgraduate study in the history of design and material culture. Combining ambitious, rigorous and cutting-edge scholarly approaches with first-hand understanding of material and digital artefacts, the History of Design programme is ideally suited to prepare students for the increasingly diverse and flexible professional portfolio demanded today.
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Young people
Discover our programme of events for young people interested in fashion, digital design, performance and architecture. Take part in an exciting programme of workshops, courses, career-focussed events and free festivals.
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Families
Families can enjoy free activities and online events with the V&A. The ever-changing programme encourages play, learning and creativity.
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Residencies
Supporting contemporary artists, designers and makers has always been at the heart of the V&A's mission. Our Residency programme enables creative practitioners to gain unique access to the museum's collections, archives and curatorial expertise.