University for the Creative Arts

At UCA, we are a university purposely built for the creative arts, business and technology. Our courses offer a variety of creative skills with subjects ranging from Animation and Architecture to Games Technology and Fashion Design. We also offer different levels of courses, including pre-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate. The University uses the UCAS points system for entry and the majority of courses require a portfolio. Although grades are important, we also value you and our creativity which is why we ask for a portfolio with your application. The current fees for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses differ from course to course, and can also differ between UK students and EU and International students. Please visit our website for more details.

With UCA being the second largest creative specialist university in the whole of Europe, we are packed full of high-tech and quality equipment for our students to use around the clock to explore and experiment within their projects. From animation suites and photographic studios, to kilns, looms and dye labs, our range of creative resources exceeds your expectations and allows you to develop your project in any way you can imagine. And with our academic staff being experts in their fields, their continued connection the creative industries keeps their teaching and the course syllabus relevant to the newest skills emerging the industry.

Halls of residence are available at each of the four campuses and are a great option, especially for overseas students. Some are on-campus, while others are a short walk from campus. All halls of residence are self-catered with access to a shared kitchen and have a mix of en-suite and shared bathrooms. They also have internet access and basic contents insurance included within accommodation fees. Private accommodation is also and option and is plentiful in and around each of the campus areas. Our accommodation teams will be happy to assist students with relevant contacts and information, should they wish to rent privately.

Living Here

City life varies depending on each campus location. All are within easy reach of London by public transport so students can take advantage of everything on offer for creative types in one of the best cities in the world. The Canterbury campus is close to the bustling historic city centre that has a large selection of shops, restaurants and nightlife. It’s about an hour and a half from London and also close to continental ferry ports and Eurotunnel. Creative students will be well served in Canterbury, with the Turner Contemporary Gallery and major art events such as the Folkestone Triennial. The modern UCA Epsom campus is a short walk from the friendly town, which itself has been named one of the most desirable places to live in the country because of its friendly feel. It’s only half an hour from London’s rich culture, nightlife and work placement opportunities. The largest UCA campus is at Farnham, a market town with a rich creative past – especially in crafts. The campus is a five minute walk away from a host of shops, restaurants and pubs, together with vibrant arts’ facilities such as The Maltings. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the nearby Bourne Woods have been used to film several major blockbuster movies. London is only an hour’s train ride away.