University For The Creative Arts

read moreOur purpose is to nurture extraordinary graduates, practitioners and projects across the creative arts. This is underpinned by our vision to be a powerhouse of learning and discovery, whose research excellence is recognised nationally and globally. Research is one of our major strengths, and we have a vibrant and progressive research base. We believe that research is fundamental to the pursuit of academic excellence. The latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) confirmed our position as one of the top ten research communities in art and design, with 93% of our research designated as internationally recognised for quality, and 64% of our research submissions classed as world leading and internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour.

read moreWe want your time at UCA to be rewarding, exciting and fun but we also recognise that there may be times when you need some additional support and guidance to get the most out of your time with us. Accessed through our Gateway, our specialist staff can provide you with information, advice and guidance on various aspects of your personal and academic life. We can also help with any questions or queries you may have, or point you in the right direction of other university staff who may be able to help you.

read moreOscar 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, we have created a unique community for our 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.