The University for the Creative Arts has around 6,500 students across five locations spread over the South East of England within easy reach of London. Our creative reputation has been established for over 150 years, giving us an outstanding tradition of teaching art & design subject areas.
UCA offers strengths in education and research in art, design, architecture, media and communication. Students enrolled at the University study on one of over 80 different specialist courses that stretch from foundation to doctoral level, including BA (Hons) & MA degrees in Architecture, Fashion, Design Management, Graphic Design, Three Dimensional Design, Fashion Textile Design, Advertising & Brand Management, Fine Art, Photography, Animation and Film & Video. Serving the needs of the creative industries, UCA has introduced the first MBA for Creative Industries Management as demand for innovative thinkers at managerial level increases globally.
Academic strengths
Skills in creative thinking and problem solving, as well as teamwork and project management, are highly valued by employers. By bringing the workplace into the learning environment, we ensure that you are fully prepared for the world of work. Each of our courses and specialist subject areas has established contacts in industry who provide placement opportunities, as well as insight and expertise through lectures, talks and technical workshops.
Work placements and live projects can be a valued part of student life. Through our links with companies and industry professionals, we ensure that our teaching remains relevant to today's creative and cultural industries. This approach is supported by the professional work of our own staff , many of whom are creative practitioners as well as academics.
Our alumni include many of the UK's most successful designers and artists and our graduates follow in the footsteps of distinguished names including the Turner Prize nominee Tracey Emin; fashion designers Owen Gaster, Karen Millen, and Zandra Rhodes; graphic designer Martin Lambie-Nairn; artist Humphrey Ocean; Oscar-winning animators, Daniel Greaves and Michael Dudok de Wit; and BAFTA winner, Susie Templeton.
Our Locations
UCA has five campuses across the South East of England, all within easy reach of London.
UCA Canterbury
Canterbury offers an eclectic mix of ancient architecture, busy bookshops and comfy cafes, together with vibrant nightlife, art galleries and great shopping. Unsurprisingly, it attracts a colourful and creative crowd, giving this historic centre an exciting, contemporary feel.
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UCA Epsom
Students at Epsom enjoy the best of both worlds. Studying and living in this cosmopolitan, yet leafy, suburb, you are just 30 minutes from the bright lights of central London, and with the capital on your doorstep, you'll soon be making extensive use of London's study resources.
UCA Farnham
Set in 16 acres of grounds and yet within a couple of minutes' walk of the busy high street, Farnham is the largest of our five campuses. Attracting more than 2,000 art, design, media and communication students, this lively market town successfully combines an understated elegance with the vitality that you would expect of a student location.
UCA Maidstone
A vibrant young town jam-packed with shops, bars and clubs and with great nightlife, excellent sporting facilities and a strong arts tradition, students soon feel at home here.
UCA Rochester
The creative vibe generated in and around the City of Rochester is almost palpable. Although small, this is a city with a colourful history and strong artistic links. Brought famously to life in many of Charles Dickens' novels, Rochester's high street is a mix of half-timbered buildings and elegant double-fronted structures housing pubs, shops and businesses.
