University for the Creative Arts
Oscar winning filmmakers, world renowned fashion designers, television presenters, celebrity jewellers and Turner Prize nominees are just some of the high-profile graduates from the University for the Creative Arts. As a specialist creative arts university, they have created a unique community for students, where like-minded people can share in the creative process and inspire one another. Collaboration between courses is encouraged, with fine artists studying with budding filmmakers and fashion designers working alongside architects. In this way, their students benefit from exposure to a range of disciplines. Choosing to study with them will give you the freedom to discover your own personal style through a winning combination of industry-focused courses, state-of-the-art facilities, and inspirational expert staff.
As the name suggests, the University for the Creative Arts offers specialist courses in the arts and humanities. In addition to undergraduate degrees, foundation and postgraduate courses are all on offer here.
The university uses the UCAS points system for entry and some courses require a portfolio for entry.
It costs £9,000 per year for UK and EU undergraduate students, and postgraduate fees are £4,950 for MA courses. Standard tuition fees for international students are £11,490 for an undergraduate degree, and £11,760 for a MA course. International students can get a discount on their tuition fees if they pay for them in full, up front.
The facilities at the University for the Creative Arts are plentiful, with loads of equipment to help you succeed in your degree. There are specialist studio spaces and workshops, high tech computers, 3D printers and laser cutters, a pattern cutting centre, photography darkrooms, broadcasting facilities, a film studio and cinema… the list is endless!
The University for the Creative Arts has accommodation on all four of its main campuses. From on-campus halls to shared flats and houses, there's something for everyone in the accommodation on offer.
All accommodation is self-catering, and most rooms on offer are single study rooms. There are a range of budgets on offer too so you should be able to find something within your price range.
An open day is one of the best ways to find out whether the University for the Creative Arts is the right place to study for you. During an open day you can tour the campus, meet with staff members and see the excellent facilities that are on offer.
You'll get a chance to chat with current students, and you can quiz staff about what you'll learn on your course. If you're interested in courses on offer on different campuses, there are lots of open days that happen throughout the year so you will have ample opportunity to visit. However, if you can't attend another date, there will be lots of staff on hand to answer your questions about the other campuses, wherever you go.
