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University for the Creative Arts
Description
At UCA, we believe that creativity makes global communities more vibrant, more innovative, more human.
Which is why, for 160 years, our university has been a passionate advocate for creative education and research.
We offer courses in Architecture, Crafts, Fashion, Graphic Design, Illustration, Fine Art, Photography, Film, Media, the Performing Arts and Creative Business. Our programmes are acclaimed for their top teaching quality, and highly respected by creative sector employers.
Top reasons to study here
- We have a global reputation for developing creative talent
- We have a vibrant international community
- We’re close to a world-leading creative capital
University for the Creative Arts programs
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Theater, Acting, Singing & Dance
Computer Animation and Visual Effects, Creative, Applied Arts and Design
Communication Sciences, Communication Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Virtual and Augmented Reality
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, User Experience & User interface Design (UI & UX)
Engineering & Technology, Urban planning/Urban Development/Planning and Real Estate& Urban design
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Design
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Film making, Television, Photography
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Film making, Television, Photography
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Studio Art
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Engineering & Technology, Interior Design, Studio Art
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Graphic Design, Studio Art
Business Information Systems, Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Studio Art, Video Games & Multimedia
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Studio Art, Visual Arts/Fine Arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, film making)
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Film making, Television, Photography, Studio Art
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Studio Art
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Design, Studio Art
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Design
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Design
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Film making, Television, Photography
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Industrial Design
Digital Media, Journalism & Media
Musical Arts
Business & Management, Business Administration and Management, Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Musical Arts
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, make-up and Hair Design
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Design
Journalism, Journalism & Media
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Jewelry Design
Engineering & Technology, Interior Design
Architecture, Engineering & Technology
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Interior decoration& styling
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Visual Arts/Fine Arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, film making)
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Design
Computer Animation and Visual Effects, Creative, Applied Arts and Design
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Graphic Design
Business Information Systems, Computer Games Technology, Video Games & Multimedia
Business Information Systems, Video Games & Multimedia
Business Information Systems, Video Games & Multimedia
Business Information Systems, Computer Animation and Visual Effects, Computer Games Technology, Creative, Applied Arts and Design
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Film making, Television, Photography
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Design, Film making, Television, Photography
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Film making, Television, Photography, Visual Arts/Fine Arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, film making)
Computer Animation and Visual Effects, Creative, Applied Arts and Design
Advertising and Brand Communications, Business & Management
Architecture, Engineering & Technology
Architecture, Engineering & Technology
Art History, Creative, Applied Arts and Design
Art, Arts Administration, Business & Management, Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Cultural Management
Automotive and Transport Design, Creative, Applied Arts and Design
Business & Management, Business Administration and Management
Business & Management, Innovation Management
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Visual Arts/Fine Arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, film making)
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Visual Arts/Fine Arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, film making)
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Film making, Television, Photography, Studio Art
Business Information Systems, Computer Sciences (CS) & Computer programming
Business & Management, Fashion Business Management
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Theater, Acting, Singing & Dance
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Digital Art
Digital marketing& Internet Marketing
Digital Media, Journalism & Media
Business & Management, Events Management
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Design
Business & Management, Fashion Business Management, Fashion Marketing
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Design
Business & Management, Fashion Business Management
Computer Animation and Visual Effects, Creative, Applied Arts and Design
Architecture, Engineering & Technology
Art, Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Humanities, Writing & Creative Writing
Architecture, Engineering & Technology
Architecture, Engineering & Technology
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Visual Arts/Fine Arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, film making)
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Studio Art
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Design
Art, Art History, Creative, Applied Arts and Design
Education, Education & Training
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Design
Advertising and Brand Communications, Business & Management, Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Design, Management
Digital Media, Journalism & Media
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, User Experience & User interface Design (UI & UX)
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Film making, Television, Photography, Visual Arts/Fine Arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, film making)
Business & Management, Fashion Business Management
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Design
Business & Management, Business Information Systems, Data Science& Big Data& Data analysis, Fashion Business Management, Fashion Marketing
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Design, Film making, Television, Photography, Visual Arts/Fine Arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, film making)
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Film making, Television, Photography, Visual Arts/Fine Arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, film making)
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Visual Arts/Fine Arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, film making)
Business Information Systems, Computer Games Technology, Video Games & Multimedia
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Interior decoration& styling
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, User Experience & User interface Design (UI & UX)
Business Information Systems, Computer Games Technology, Video Games & Multimedia
Computer Animation and Visual Effects, Creative, Applied Arts and Design
Business Information Systems, Human Computer Interaction
Business & Management, Human Resource Management (HR)
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Design
Advertising and Brand Communications, Business & Management, Marketing
Business & Management
Business Information Systems, Computer Games Technology
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Visual Arts/Fine Arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, film making)
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Graphic Design
Engineering & Technology, Interior Design
Business & Management, Music Management
Business & Management, Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Jewelry Design
Engineering & Technology, Landscape Architecture
Business & Management, Business Administration and Management
Business Information Systems, Mobile App Design and Development
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Film making, Television, Photography, Visual Arts/Fine Arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, film making)
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Film making, Television, Photography, Visual Arts/Fine Arts (painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, video, film making)
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Design
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Design
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Theater, Acting, Singing & Dance
Cinema, Drama Studies and Directing, Computer Animation and Visual Effects, Creative, Applied Arts and Design
Computer Animation and Visual Effects, Creative, Applied Arts and Design
Communication Studies, Humanities
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, User Experience & User interface Design (UI & UX)
Engineering & Technology, Urban planning/Urban Development/Planning and Real Estate& Urban design
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Virtual and Augmented Reality
Creative, Applied Arts and Design, Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Design
about University for the Creative Arts
Overview
We want to inspire people to use their creativity to drive change, overcome challenges and improve the lives of others.
So we’ve designed our university to be an inclusive, dynamic environment. Our campuses across Surrey and Kent, our Institute for Creative Innovation in Xiamen, China, and our homes within partner organisations such as the Maidstone Television Studios all have one thing in common:
They are places to forge inspiring partnerships, make work with purpose and build real solutions to human problems across the globe – whether that’s as part of our vibrant teaching and research community, or as a student on one of our courses.
History
UCA has been educating innovators for 160 years and is home to a unique community of creative people using their skills to make the world a better place.
Education
If you’re looking for a fully creative university experience, you’ve come to the right place: we’re one of the UK’s top creative universities, entirely dedicated to creative courses.
But we’re more than that, too. On each of our campuses, you’ll find a close-knit community of staff and students who are learning together, collaborating, sharing ideas and pushing boundaries to solve real problems. Together, we create work that changes lives and shifts perspectives.
Research
At UCA, we’re proud to say that research is one of our biggest strengths.
Our vibrant community is home to seven world-leading research centres that span creative disciplines from crafts to design to animation. Meanwhile, our research degrees give graduates an unparalleled opportunity to work alongside renowned creative experts, combining theoretical study and creative practice in an environment that offers industry-grade creative facilities.
We’re also home to a range of research centres and clusters:
Career
Wherever you are on your creative journey we’re here to help you take the next step.
You’ll work alongside practising artists and industry leaders when you study with us, and our Careers Advisors will help you to set out on a career that is just right for you. Our Advisors will share their in-depth knowledge and experience of the creative sectors, they’ll show you how to make the most of your industry contacts and they’ll be there for you when you take that leap into industry.
And even after you’ve graduated you can still access our online resources, live events, and bookable one-to-one sessions to help you plan your next move.
- Careers support tailored to your course
- One-to-one career advice
- Industry and career events
- Career resources
- UCA Graduate Professional Development Programme
Services
Student services
- Accommodation
- Students’ Union
- Galleries
- Libraries
- Counselling
- Report + Support
- Campus buddy scheme
- PAL (Peer Assisted Learning)
- Peer mentoring
- Academic support
- Advice & Finance
- Wellbeing
- Faith and Religion
Housing services
Moving away from home can be one of the biggest steps in student life. Wherever you’re staying while you study, our job is to make sure you feel settled and happy.
UCA Canterbury
one on-campus hall of residence – Ian Dury House and for 2022 we are delighted to announce a new partnership with a vibrant accommodation option just 20 minutes’ walk from campus – Riverside Student Quarter.
UCA Rochester
At Doust Way, you’ll find shared en-suite accommodation with single bedrooms, each of which comes with a bed, wardrobe, desk and chair – you can put your personal stamp on it with your own soft furnishings.
You’ll be in shared accommodation with single bedrooms, each of which comes with a bed, wardrobe, desk and chair – you can put your personal stamp on it with your own soft furnishings.
UCA Epsom
There are four different accommodation blocks available – Bradford House, Wilberforce Court, Crossways House and Worple Road – located either next to campus or a ten-minute walk away.
Whichever you choose, you’ll be in shared accommodation with single bedrooms, each of which comes with a bed, wardrobe, desk and chair – you can put your personal stamp on it with your own soft furnishings.
UCA Farnham
has extensive halls of residence for students with its Student Village and recently opened University Walk.
Both the Student Village and our new halls are right in the heart of the action within the campus complex and a friendly community where you’ll feel right at home. Our accommodation comprises single bedrooms, each of which comes with a bed, wardrobe, desk and chair – you can put your personal stamp on it with your own soft furnishings.
Library services
At UCA, our four campus libraries are far more than just places to take out books.
They’re quiet places to study away from your accommodation, places to discover archival material, rare broadcasts and texts, places to socialise with a coffee with your friends and the hub of our student support services.
Each of our campuses has a library stacked with everything you need, not only for your studies but also for university life.
There are multiple ways in which you can do your research for your studies, or for your own personal interests – here are the various resources we have in our libraries.
There are multiple ways in which you can do your research for your studies, or for your own personal interests – here are the various resources we have in our libraries.
- Academic Support
- Archives and Special Collections
- Artists’ books
- Books
- Databases
- Dissertations and Theses
- Images
- Journals
- Moving images
- VADS
- UCARO
Medical services
Your experience at UCA can only be a truly great one if you feel safe and stay healthy – that’s why we take our Health, Safety and Wellbeing services really seriously.
Whether it’s ensuring you use our specialist facilities safely, making sure your mental health is good when the pressure might be on, or safeguarding you from potential threats, we’re committed to make sure you feel sufficiently supported and protected.
This applies whether you’re a student, a staff member or a visitor.
Our roles include:
- monitoring health and safety compliance
- ensuring any incidents are fully investigated to prevent any reoccurrence
- working with others to achieve results that benefit us all
- providing easy to use guidance documents and processes
- providing specialist advice on all aspects of health and safety.
Student life
Campus life
UCA is home to some of the UK’s best creative arts facilities. Our dedicated student spaces are 100% creative, packed with bespoke studios, darkrooms, machines, kilns, cinemas, lecture theatres, libraries, workshops and dedicated software.
Student clubs
The SU’s Clubs, Societies and Communities offer you the chance to make like-minded friends and take part in a range of fun activities, from Disney film nights to Rugby, cheerleading or K-Pop dance.
Accreditation
- The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide has ranked us top for teaching quality across our Communications & Media courses with a score of 91.6%, while The Guardian has ranked us fifth for these courses too.
- The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide has ranked us top for teaching quality across our Business and Management courses with a score of 86.9%, while The Guardian has ranked us eighth for these courses too.
- The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide has ranked us 3rd for teaching quality across our Architecture courses with a score of 91%, while The Guardian has ranked us seventh overall for these courses too.
- UCA has been educating innovators for 160 years.
- 93% Of our research was internationally recognised for quality in the most recent Research Excellence Framework assessment.
- 2nd largest provider of creative education in Europe.
Address
Falkner Rd, Farnham GU9 7DS, United Kingdom
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