Ageing, Health & Inclusive Design MPhil

A research degree based in the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design. The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design is the global leader of inclusive design, with a focus on age, health and (dis)ability. The Ageing, Health & Inclusive Design MPhilPhD programme focuses on the creative and systematic inquiry of issues relating to ageing, health, andor inclusive design. Research areas include (but are not limited to): Challenges and opportunities of ageing from a design research perspective Health systems and design responses Designing as a means of care (Dis)ability informing innovation Learning from diversity to open new horizons and dialogue Emerging technologies: inclusion or exclusion Advancing theories, methods, and practices of inclusive design We welcome applications by researchers from different disciplines, as we believe ageing, health and inclusive design are not restricted by disciplines. Knowledge and skills in art and design, engineering, psychology, anthropology, social sciences, computing, health and social care are all welcome, and our supervision team are also multidisciplinary, with expertise in art and design, engineering, healthcare, and psychology).

The programme welcomes applications from candidates from across the world and of all ages, including those with academic and professional backgrounds.Applications are considered in terms of quality of proposal, quality of practice (where appropriate), readiness to undertake a research degree at this level and supervisory capacity.Portfolio requirements-Although a portfolio is not compulsory, you are encouraged to submit one as a showcase of your creative and systematic thinking evidenced by practice and reflections. Your portfolio helps us to better understand your motivation, skills, abilities, interests, and learning style. If you decide to submit a portfolio, it should be no more than 10 pages (3-5 projects) that illustrate your past work, and practices and capabilities supporting your research proposal (20MB PDF max). These can be drawn from a wide range of project types (e.g., degree projects, personal projects, voluntary projects, research projects, work practices) - they do not need to be relevant to art or design, but you should communicate them in an engaging, visual way. Generally, we’re looking for you to demonstrate your:Creativity and personalityAbility to articulate your intentions Thinking, and ways of workingIntellectual engagement in different areas/projects Technical skills Potential to benefit from the programmeWhen submitting group projects in your portfolio, please describe your own role clearly.Your journey: application videoPersonal statementPlease provide a 300-word written personal statement that addresses the following points:Introduce yourself, your interests and your motivations for applying to the Royal College of Art, and to this programme in particular.Briefly summarise any educational background and professional experience to date that will support your application.Tell us what you want to do in the future.