Undergraduate Prospectus 2025 by University for the Creative Arts

University for the Creative Arts

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Welcome

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Our courses

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Our campuses

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How to apply

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Welcome Welcome to UCA.

As UCA’s new President & Vice-Chancellor, I am excited to share with you our fantastic courses that will give you the opportunity to develop your creativity and the skills and experience you need to have a career in the arts and creative industries. With access to specialised equipment, studio spaces, and the latest technology, our campuses at Canterbury, Epsom and Farnham are dynamic and exciting environments in which to experiment and innovate. You will be taught, mentored and guided on your creative journey by staff who have industry experience, are practising artists and researchers, and who are connected locally and globally. With industry links to the likes of London Fashion Week, the National Theatre, Turner Contemporary and Ogilvy, our courses give you real world experience and the skills and opportunities to forge a career in the creative industries. UCA is diverse and inclusive and provides a supportive environment for you to find your individual voice, and to nurture your personal creativity. So, whether you’re an aspiring actor or fashion designer, architect, animator, arts centre leader, or games developer, we’ll inspire you to become the very best version of yourself – unique, ahead of the curve and leading the creative conversation. Join us at UCA and become the innovators, mavericks and creative thinkers who can change the world. Professor Jane Roscoe

President & Vice-Chancellor

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Course directory

C = Canterbury E = Epsom F = Farnham M = Maidstone Television Studios

Degree course

Campus

UCAS code (3yr)

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BA (Hons) Acting

W410

BA (Hons) Advertising

N561

BA (Hons) Animation

W615

BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology

K200

BA (Hons) Architecture (ARB/RIBA Pt 1)

K100

BSc (Hons) Automotive & Transport Design

WH10

BA (Hons) Body Art

W191

BA (Hons) Business & Management

N200

BA (Hons) Ceramics & Glass

W266

BA (Hons) Comic & Concept Art

W223

BMus (Hons) Composition for Screen

W300

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

G400

BSc (Hons) Creative Computing

W290

BA (Hons) Design for Theatre & Screen

W440

BA (Hons) Digital Art

W690

BA (Hons) Digital Marketing & Social Media

P304

BA (Hons) Events & Festivals Management

N821

BA (Hons) Fashion Atelier & Tailoring

W237

BA (Hons) Fashion Branding & Communication

WN65

BA (Hons) Fashion Business & Management

N101

BA (Hons) Fashion Design

W233

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C = Canterbury E = Epsom F = Farnham M = Maidstone Television Studios

Degree course

Campus

UCAS code (3yr)

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BA (Hons) Fashion Image & Styling

W239

BA (Hons) Fashion Photography

W645

BA (Hons) Film & Screen Studies

W604

BA (Hons) Film Production

W600

BA (Hons) Fine Art (Canterbury)

W100

BA (Hons) Fine Art (Farnham)

W101

BA (Hons) Games Animation

W281

BA (Hons) Games Arts

W280

101

BA (Hons) Games Design

I620

105

BSc (Hons) Games Development

G450

107

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

W217

109

BA (Hons) Illustration

W220

113

BSc (Hons) Industrial Design

W245

117

BA (Hons) Interior Architecture

W255

121

BA (Hons) Interior Decoration & Styling

W253

123

BA (Hons) Interior Design

W257

125

BA (Hons) Jewellery & Silversmithing

W271

127

BA (Hons) Journalism & Communications

P500

129

BA (Hons) Landscape Architecture & Design

K300

131

BA (Hons) Make-up & Hair Design

W452

133

BA (Hons) Modelmaking

W630

137

Degree course

Campus

UCAS code (3yr)

Page numbers

BA (Hons) Music & Sound Production

W302

139

BA (Hons) Music Business & Management

W376

141

BA (Hons) Photo & Digital Journalism

P502

143

BA (Hons) Photography

W640

145

BA (Hons) Product & Furniture Design

W243

149

BA (Hons) Publishing

WP25

151

BA (Hons) Television Production

P311

153

BA (Hons) Textiles

W234

155

BSc (Hons) Urban Design & Planning

K400

157

BSc (Hons) User Experience Design

I140

159

BA (Hons) Virtual & Augmented Reality

I700

161

BA (Hons) Visual Communication

W215

163

BA (Hons) Visual Effects

W614

165

All courses, except BA (Hons) Architecture, offer a Professional Practice Year. An Integrated Foundation Year option is available on every UCA undergraduate degree. UCAS codes for 4/5 year courses including Integrated Foundation and/or Professional Practice years are different to the codes above and are available via ucas.com Please note: in this prospectus, you’ll see testimonies from graduates whose courses have changed title over the years, and we’ve indicated these with ** next to those course names. For more information and the latest list of our current courses, visit uca.ac.uk Welcome

Why UCA?

So, you’ve decided to study a creative degree. Great choice.

The creative industries are a playground for the imagination, where you can spend each day doing what you love. But why choose UCA? Because here you can unleash your creativity – on our campuses and out in the world. We welcome the bold opportunists, the quiet innovators, the curious experimentalists, the out-of-the-box thinkers. We welcome you to become a part of our incredible community.

Our talented academic staff and technicians will guide you along the way with their expert knowledge, professional experience, and practical skills. Through our impressive industry links, you’ll make connections that will get you set up for the working world.

We’ll give you the tools to help you turn your ideas into reality, with the freedom to experiment, learn from mistakes, and discover new ways of working.

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“I have learned so much about being my authentic self. Being patient and diligent, building your experience, and finding your tribe are all very important.” Seyon Amosu, Fashion Media & Promotion ** Freelance creative director, fashion stylist and consultant

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“UCA helped prepare me for the real world, and I don’t think I would be where I am now without it. I learned how to bounce back after mistakes and I will always be thankful for my time there.” Lydia Beharrell, Games Design Game designer, Lighthouse Games

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“Every day brings a new lesson and a new opportunity to grow.” Jamahyl Chan Ellis, Acting & Performance ** Actor

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“My UCA experience was life changing. I could really be myself in an environment surrounded by like minded people.” Craig Maxwell, Graphic Design Graphic designer and brand manager

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Build your creative career

UCA Creative Futures

Work placements

Our Creative Futures team will be alongside you as you take your first steps into the creative industries, both during and after your studies. They’ll help you find and secure placements, freelancing opportunities, and even your first job as a graduate.

You’ll be offered an industry placement lasting anywhere between two weeks and a year, depending on your individual needs. We’ll draw on our wide range of contacts within the creative industries to ensure you’re offered opportunities that align with your interests and career aspirations.

Artist, animator, photographer, designer, maker. Wherever your talent lies, the course you choose will give you all the skills to flourish at a professional level. But a creative degree is much more than that. It will help make you resilient and enable you to challenge the status quo, too. Analytical and creative thinking are the most important skills needed by employers. On a UCA degree course, you’ll develop a high level of both. We’ll also help you to build professional experience and connections while you study. From live industry briefs and work placements through to Professional Practice Years, you’ll have a wealth of opportunities to start building a strong CV.

Professional Practice Years

Live industry briefs

Many of our undergraduate degrees offer the option of an additional Professional Practice Year. If you choose this route, you’ll take a study break between years two and three to go on a year-long placement related to your studies.

One of the most exciting features of UCA degree courses is the opportunity to take part in project briefs set by industry partners. You’ll collaborate on designs, creative briefs and proposals that will prepare you for the world of work.

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Global opportunities During your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to go abroad to study or volunteer. You’ll return with new perspectives and fantastic memories.

Semester exchange

Volunteering abroad

If you are interested in studying abroad, there are lots of options for you to consider in Europe, America, Australia, and Asia. UCA’s Study Abroad team will visit campuses in your first semester to tell you more about it.

UCA works with several charity organisations around the world. You can volunteer on a range of projects from delivering creative arts and mental health programmes in rural villages, to supporting building projects that provide much-needed amenities.

“Any students thinking about doing something like this – just do it! It was the best experience. I would love to go back.” Jacob Morgan Printed Fashion Textiles** graduate, travelled to Fiji for a volunteering project through Think Pacific.

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UCA alumni Dearest creatives,

How exciting to know you are about to embark on the same path as I did into the creative industries – and how wonderful that you are considering UCA, my old university. My mother also taught here, and I found out for myself what UCA had to offer, learning so much along the way. It gave me the perfect grounding for the career I’ve been blessed to have, and I have such fond memories. The creative industries are always changing – they are dynamic, moving with the times. Creatives like you and I are always seeking to challenge norms, find solutions to the issues that we face today, and bring something fresh and exciting to our craft. It takes passion, dedication, and skill – and at UCA, you’ll find all the support, freedom, and facilities you need to discover and develop these attributes. Whatever you are going to study, make sure you focus on getting people to sit up and notice you and your work – and, most importantly, just keep going! Dame Zandra Rhodes

Fashion and textiles designer Chancellor Emerita

Photography by Gene Nocon

Kate Herron

Director (Loki, Sex Education) BA (Hons) Film Production

“Before I started, I loved cinema but didn’t understand the inner workings of making a story come to life. UCA gave me this foundation, and taught me how to lead, and work with, a team.” Marvel Studios/Disney

Marvel Studios/Disney

Gareth Edwards

Film director (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Creator) BA (Hons) Film & Video**

“My best friend was studying computer animation. I was doing film, and we combined our graduation films together. If I hadn’t met him or interacted with other students to discover other aspects of filmmaking, I wouldn’t have got into visual effects or ended up with the career I’ve had.”

StillMoving.net for Disney

Grace Palma

Actress (Dogman) BA (Hons) Acting & Performance**

“UCA is a really sweet, calm, safe place where I could experiment and explore without any pressure.”

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“I did lots of experimenting, developing my own mark-making and finding my own voice. I still use some of the techniques I used back then.” Paul Robinson (aka LUAP)

Artist BA (Hons) Fine Art

Jay Thapar

Senior Advocacy Manager – Youth to the People, L’Oreal Luxury Division BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion & Imaging**

“At UCA, I never felt isolated. It was so welcoming, and we were encouraged to be ourselves.”

Ben Pechey

Author, presenter, equality, diversity and inclusion consultant and LGBTQIA advocate BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion & Imaging**

“We benefited from so many amazing guests, resources and industry projects. The course felt fresh, invigorating and exciting. As a freelancer now, I can see that my UCA course really prepared me for the job market.”

Kreszend Sackey

Artist and Afro hair artist for television and editorial BA (Hons) Fashion Design

“We had an amazing tutor who taught me that, while you might see something in your design as a mistake, others may not. I still use that knowledge in everything I do.”

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Our courses

Integrated Foundation Year The Integrated Foundation Year is ‘bolted on’, so that you complete it before starting your undergraduate course. You will be introduced to creative teaching and learning methods including project briefings, By choosing this route, you’ll undertake lectures, workshops, group critiques, a year of study and gain vital insight into essay writing, and tutorials. You’ll also Higher Education. You’ll develop the undertake visits appropriate to your confidence and practical skills to study studies, to places such as to museums your chosen creative subject at a more or film production studios. advanced level. Armed with the skills and knowledge Depending on your chosen you need for advanced study, you’ll undergraduate degree pathway, be able to start your undergraduate you’ll gain a range of skills in art degree with confidence. and design practices or creative industries management. If you have decided to study a creative subject at degree level but want to develop your skills first, then choosing an Integrated Foundation Year is an ideal place to start.

Our courses

BA Hons Acting

Cadell Oduola in "Birdland" by Simon Stephens

Take the spotlight, tread the boards, and break the fourth wall on our exciting industry-connected Acting degree at UCA Farnham. Our practical and performance-based degree gives you the in-depth vocational training you’ll need to excel on stage, on screen and in digital media, with rigorous practical learning and collaborations with a wide range of industry partners and networks including the National Theatre and British Film Institute. This course is also accredited by Spotlight and Equity UK. You’ll participate in workshops specialising in voice, movement, text and character and, as this course is production focused, you will be cast in both live and recorded performances, as well as devising your own work. You’ll be supported in your professional development, producing a portfolio including headshots, a voice reel, showreel and website. You’ll be able to use our state-of-the-art facilities, including our recording, motion capture, and virtual production studios, while our partnerships with Farnham Maltings and other respected theatres will enable you to learn and showcase your work in professional live performance environments. When you graduate, you’ll also be able to audition for the new UCA Graduate Company.

Acting Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: W410

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BA Hons Advertising Student work by Jamshed Aziz

Take your place within the dynamic world of advertising armed with the skills, confidence and creative spark you’ll need for a successful career, when you graduate from our exciting degree at UCA Farnham. You’ll blend theory, experience, and industry insights as you go, learning the fundamentals of advertising and sharpening your creative skills by exploring concept development. You’ll master the digital landscape, learning how to build brands and apply your knowledge to collaborative hands-on projects that bring the entire advertising process to life, from concept to execution. You’ll also benefit from exclusive industry partnerships, guest lectures, and networking opportunities, where you’ll connect with advertising professionals to gain insights into current trends, emerging technologies, and career opportunities. By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to choose from a diverse range of paths within advertising, from creative work to account management and strategic planning.

Advertising Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: N561

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BA Hons Animation

Student work by Finn Morgan-Roberts

If you’re keen to forge a career within the world of animation, then look no further than our renowned course. Established in 1972 by Academy Award™ winner Bob Godfrey, ours is one of the best-known and most highly regarded animation courses in the world, with graduates going on to create iconic characters such as Hey Duggee, Peppa Pig, and Compare the Market’s meerkats. Whatever your preferred medium – whether you want to make animated films using CGI, traditional drawing, oil on glass, sand animation, or pixelation – you’ll be encouraged to follow your passions and aim high. To help you achieve this, you’ll have access to our incredible facilities, including a stop motion studio with Dragonframe Capture, professional camera equipment, and stages pre-rigged with grips, stands, and lights. Not to mention computer suites kitted out with the latest Adobe, Toon Boom, and Maya CG software. Along the way, we’ll support you with our extensive knowledge, experience, and industry contacts, providing everything you need to become an innovative storyteller and artist.

Animation Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: W615

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BSc Hons Architectural Technology

Student work by Lemuel Aaron Gonzales

A building is not just bricks and mortar – it has to work for its users and its setting. On this course you’ll learn how to make buildings work, how to put them together, and how to meet statutory requirements. Our Architectural Technology degree will prepare you for an exciting and respected career working alongside architects in design practices. And, just like in industry, you’ll collaborate with students with other architectural specialisms while you study. You’ll use our extensive facilities to create prototypes at a range of scales, and learn about how the human body affects and influences design details. By the time you graduate, you’ll have the skills and professional network to leap straight into work. With employers frequently approaching us to seek great candidates for roles in this sought-after field, you could find yourself getting job offers very quickly.

Architectural Technology Campus: Canterbury UCAS Code: K200

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BA Hons Architecture (ARB/RIBA Pt 1)

Student work by Kaviyan Arivanandan

Take the first step on your journey to becoming an architect on our highly regarded Architecture degree, accredited by ARB/RIBA. You’ll focus on learning about space, regulation, and society, and how design decisions can impact on the individual, on sustainability, and on climate. We don’t expect you to have all the answers to these big questions – just an open mind. You’ll need to be ready to experiment, rethink processes and narratives, and learn as you go. With dedicated studios, an enviable position in the cathedral city of Canterbury, and a team of staff who are mainly practice-based and industry-driven, you’ll have the space and the support you need to learn and to create.

Architecture Campus: Canterbury UCAS Code: K100

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BSc Hons Automotive & Transport Design

Student work by Louise Baker

Our Automotive & Transport Design degree is an exciting course that focuses on exploring the future of personal and mass transit, and developing solutions that can meet the social, political and climate challenges of the future. We’ll ask you to reconsider everything you think you know about transport. As you begin to design and develop your ideas, you’ll also learn to prototype and test in real and virtual space, using technology including our motion capture suite to explore capacity, ergonomics, and qualitative testing. On top of design considerations, you’ll also learn about societal and environmental impacts, policies, implementations, operating expenses, sustainability, and many other factors that shape approaches to transport design.

Automotive & Transport Design Campus: Canterbury UCAS Code: WH10

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BA Hons Body Art Student work by Siobhan Martin

The evolution of body art – from its ancient origins to its contemporary manifestations – is just part of the story on our new degree in Body Art at UCA Canterbury. You’ll critically examine the multifaceted realm of body art – you will make a comprehensive study of its historical, cultural, and practical dimensions – with an emphasis on its significance as both an artistic medium and a sociocultural phenomenon. You’ll also engage with a range of topics, from traditional tattooing practices and body modifications to queer culture and individualism, the emerging discourse on transhumanism and the future of body art. Alongside theoretical study, you’ll enjoy learning practical approaches by training in the use of modern tools and techniques, as well as exploring methodologies for research and analysis in the field. You’ll also prepare for your future career as you benefit from a range of professional development opportunities focusing on areas from portfolio development to industry marketing strategies and understanding the global body art landscape.

Body Art Campus: Canterbury UCAS Code: W191

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BA Hons Business & Management

Make an impact on global business organisations with the practical skills, industry experience, and entrepreneurial spirit you’ll gain on our Business & Management degree course. This course is designed to prepare you to be a world-leading creative business professional, ready for a range of career opportunities in the creative business sector, and you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in one or more areas of the creative and cultural industries. With a focus on creativity and design outputs, which are supported by financial literacy, data investigations and the application of analytical models, you’ll learn to solve problems and make informed decisions in the business of the global creative and cultural industries. By the end of your degree, you’ll be ready to to enter any area of creative business with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed – whether that’s within a major organisation or by embarking on your own entrepreneurial journey.

Business & Management Campus: Epsom UCAS Code: N200

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BA Hons Ceramics & Glass

Student works by Roos Peeters and Jana Griffiths

Turn on the television and the schedules are packed with programmes about specialist crafts and other making activities. If you’re inspired to get involved, you can develop your passion for designing and making on our Ceramics & Glass degree. The course is forward-thinking and dynamic in its approach to materials, but it’s also built on a strong tradition of craft practice in the World Craft Town of Farnham – meaning you get the best of both worlds when it comes to creating your own masterpieces. Facilities here are world-class, so you’ll have everything you need to establish yourself and your craft identity with guidance from our team of expert staff – innovative practitioners in their own right – who bring extensive knowledge and experience. Alongside making, you’ll explore the contextual background to your work, helping you gain a better understanding of the roles of ceramics and glass in history and wider society. If working with clay or experimenting with glass is calling to you, start your journey at UCA and experience the possibilities for yourself.

Ceramics & Glass Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: W266

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Student work by Finn Horner

Passionate about the world of games and comics? Dream of creating exciting concepts for characters? Our highly popular Comic & Concept Art degree will give you the tools and the network to follow those dreams. You’ll learn the techniques and modes of presentation used in the industry, together with fundamental art skills which you’ll then apply in different ways, depending on your chosen medium. Plus, you’ll gain the storytelling skills to bring yourcharacters and worlds to life. You’ll be guided along the way by a team of staff who have direct industry experience, and you'll have access to enviable facilities including our suite of Wacom Cintiq tablets. Once you graduate, you’ll have the right skills to aim high in the career of your choice, whether it’s as a comic artist specialising in layout, panel, and page design, or a concept artist creating new characters and environments, which help define the look and feel of entertainment franchises.

Comic & Concept Art Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: W223

BA Hons Comic & Concept Art Our courses

BMus Hons Composition for Screen

Study and create music surrounded by like-minded peers, from animators and actors to filmmakers and game designers, and collaborate on exciting projects. On our Composition for Screen degree, you’ll enjoy a wealth of interdisciplinary opportunities, become skilled in using the latest technologies, and enjoy building industry connections through live briefs and a work placement. This course has contemporary practice embedded throughout, and you’ll also be encouraged to consider your work in the context of global audiences, exploring artistic practices from different cultures and countries. Through lively and exploratory lectures, small group seminars, and one-to-one tutorials, you will be supported to develop your work and produce it professionally, and get the opportunity to have it performed by professional musicians.

Composition for Screen Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: W300

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BSc Hons Computer Science

While other computer science degrees sit within a traditional technological setting, our course sits within a highly creative community – giving you a fresh perspective on your learning. You’ll work with creators across different artforms – from acting to film – and gather data to feed systems and build creative outputs. You’ll have access to a wealth of creative facilities, resources, and collaborative opportunities to create unique work that’s conceptual, aesthetically pleasing, and responsive to the latest industry developments. You’ll learn about coding, programming for interactivity, AI for creativity, and much more. Studying in a community-driven environment, you’ll have plenty of one-to-one tutorials, plus opportunities to work alongside postgraduate and PhD students. Along the way, our programme of learning will help you develop sought-after creative problemsolving skills and prepare you to evolve with the industry throughout your career.

Computer Science Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: G400

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BSc Hons Creative Computing

Student work by Tiffany Titheridge (Image generated using AI)

Whatever industry you want to work in, our degree in Creative Computing gives you the foundational knowledge and the creative opportunities to specialise, preparing you for the career you’re aiming for. This degree is collegiate in set-up; you’ll work alongside Computer Science students in your first year to build your coding skills, before getting opportunities to work with Digital Art and Virtual & Augmented Reality students to develop creative ideas and projects. You’ll have access to the very latest facilities as you build your knowledge and confidence, moving into visual programming and then specialising in areas like audio, mobile app development, or AI. There’s plenty of creative freedom, and you’ll be encouraged to bring your own ideas and concepts to the table, ready for your final-year project.

Creative Computing Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: W290

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Student work by Anna Davies

Tell stories, build worlds, and create characters on our exciting Design for Theatre & Screen degree at UCA Farnham. On this course, we nurture imaginative and divergent thinkers, offering you the time, conditions, and support to find your creative voice and develop the confidence to say what you want to design and create with authenticity. You’ll engage with, and respond to, stories – researching and exploring your own ways of telling them and experimenting to find the visual worlds where those stories could thrive. And you’ll have the opportunity to create the costumes and props that exist in those worlds, too.

Our staff are practising theatre and film professionals, and with industry links to organisations like the Royal Opera House and National Theatre, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and experience to sustain your craft beyond university.

Design for Theatre & Screen Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: W440

BA Hons Design for Theatre & Screen

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BA Hons Digital Art

Student work by Boglarka Bato

If you want to approach fine art from a technological perspective, our Digital Art degree is the ideal starting place. On this course, you won’t be drawing on tablets – you’ll be exploring digital culture and creating art in response to it. Technology might be your subject, your medium, or both: you could use VR headsets to create a virtual experience, or build a sculpture out of them. And with access to the full scope of facilities across the Farnham campus, you’ll have endless possibilities for thoughtprovoking work. With the skills and collaborative confidence you’ll develop during your studies, you could choose a career as an artist, or move into areas like digital content creation. Our graduates have gone on to become successful YouTube creators like PJ Ligouri (KickThePJ), and TikTok influencers.

Digital Art Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: W690

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BA Hons Digital Marketing & Social Media

Student work by Talitha Ward

Want to take your place in the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing and social media? This course will give you the skills to get there. You’ll learn the fundamentals of the discipline, from media planning and buying to brand identity, marketing, and communications. You’ll explore the impact of social media on society, politics, and the economy — plus the practical elements of using social media as a business tool. You’ll have the chance to apply your skills in a specific area of interest within the creative industries – choose from Cosmetics and Beauty, Fashion, Games, Lifestyle, or Music. And in your second year, you’ll be able to pick from a range of exciting elective units to broaden your knowledge even further. By the end of your degree, you’ll be an expert marketeer and a highly effective social media manager with the knowledge you need to use paid, owned, and earned media to meet business goals, plus a detailed understanding of how to target your core audiences and harness the power of influencers. You’ll be adaptable and quick-thinking, with a detailed grasp of the role that digital marketing and social media play in different global markets.

Digital Marketing & Social Media Campus: Epsom UCAS Code: P304

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BA Hons Events & Festivals Management

Student work by Briony Graham-Rudd

Do you want to become the next Emily Eavis, organising world-famous festivals? Or are your sights set on events management in the corporate sphere? Our Events & Festivals Management degree will help you get there. This degree is designed to immerse students in the organisation of events and festivals, and the audience experiences within these arenas. Employability is a key focus: the course has been developed by events industry specialists – who also teach on it – and you’ll work directly with venues, artists, audiences, and other industry partners as you develop your skills. Professional placements will form part of your core learning, equipping you to be adaptable, resilient, globally minded, confident, entrepreneurial, and digitally savvy, and to develop the transferable skills you need to excel in employment or to set up your own ventures.

Events & Festivals Management Campus: Epsom UCAS Code: N821

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BA Hons Fashion Atelier & Tailoring

Student work by Natasha Smith

Hands-on from day one, our Fashion Atelier & Tailoring degree is a dream course for those passionate about the craft of fashion. This is the only course of its kind in the country and it demands full commitment from its students. Everything you do will result in a tangible fashion product: you’ll be making contemporary garments from the outset as you learn the specialist techniques required for creating bespoke fashion masterpieces. From pattern-cutting and draping to translating 2D ideas into 3D products through specialist making and finishing and developing bespoke tailoring skills, you’ll become a true expert in the art of high-end couture. As you work, you’ll be supported by experts in fashion atelier, who will guide you towards realising your vision.

Fashion Atelier & Tailoring Campus: Epsom UCAS Code: W237

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Student work by Hattie Carline

Fashion isn’t just about the catwalk – there’s a whole world of marketing, communication, and branding behind it. On this course, we’ll help you become an expert in the fashion arena.

units to extend your knowledge. By the time you graduate, you’ll have gained the experience to build lasting relationships throughout the global fashion industry using communication, promotion, networking, and technology.

As well as teaching you the fundamentals of business, this course will develop your knowledge of the fashion industry to an expert level, with a particular focus on how brands communicate, operate, and innovate. You’ll use what you learn to develop methods for communicating your own creative ideas to consumers.

From here, we’re confident you’ll follow in the footsteps of our many successful graduates, who have gone on to work for the likes of ASOS, Celine, L’Oréal, Paul Smith, Farfetch, Burberry, and Chanel.

Fashion Branding & Communication You’ll also get the chance to broaden your knowledge by applying these skills Campus: Epsom in a range of other specific areas of interest within the creative industries. UCAS Code: WN65 In your second year, you’ll be able to pick from a host of exciting elective

BA Hons Fashion Branding & Communication Our courses

BA Hons Fashion Business & Management Student work by Ellie-Rose Wallace

Behind every fashion brand is a brilliant business plan and a team of experts to bring it to life. If you want to take your place among the major players of the fashion industry, this course can help you get there. We’ll develop your business sense and planning skills so that you can thrive commercially. Whether it’s fashion buying, merchandising, forecasting, management strategy, PR and marketing, branding, or international business, you’ll graduate with the knowledge and confidence to succeed. You’ll work collaboratively across the Business School for the Creative Industries to learn the fundamentals of business and management, before branching out to explore the specifics of the fashion industry. Along the way, you’ll get the opportunity to broaden your horizons as you pick from a range of industry-related elective units, from supply chain management to behavioural studies. Whichever you choose, your learning will take a global outlook that allows you to forge a career in either domestic or international markets.

Fashion Business & Management Campus: Epsom UCAS Code: N101

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BA Hons Fashion Design

Student work by McKenna Marsden

Turn ideas into reality, express yourself through fashion, and get invaluable access to the industry on our Fashion Design degree at UCA Epsom. This course prides itself on its diverse student body. Regardless of where you are on your design journey, we have the space and the skilled team to help you reach your full potential. You’ll learn a broad range of skills, from research and concept development to implementation, showcase, and branding. In your third year, you’ll create a final collection, with options for 3D or digital outputs, or a mix of the two. And, with opportunities to undertake a second-year work placement, connect with key players in the fashion industry, and showcase your work at events such as Graduate Fashion Week and London Fashion Week, we’ll help you fashion a great career.

Fashion Design Campus: Epsom UCAS Code: W233

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Student work by Seyon Amosu

Have you ever seen an advert on television, a shoot in a magazine, or a fashion runway show and wished you could have been part of bringing it to life? Then our Fashion Image & Styling course at UCA Epsom is the one for you. The course will teach you how to create looks and experiment in the studio and on location to produce ideas for editorial, magazines, campaigns, TV, events, and film. You’ll collaborate in-house, working alongside students in fashion design, textiles, fashion photography, and make-up and hair design. In addition to working with lecturers with a wealth of industry experience and knowledge, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from visiting industry professionals in the fields of styling, editorial, and fashion communication.

Fashion Image & Styling Campus: Epsom UCAS Code: W239

Graduates of this course have gone on to work in events and campaigns for Gucci and Marks & Spencer, styled shoots for i-D Magazine and NET-APORTER, and hosted or contributed to fashion events in London, Milan, and New York.

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BA Hons Fashion Photography Student work by Izzy Cousins

Creating fashion images inspired by your personal experience and interests, but that also comment on the world around you, is what our Fashion Photography degree about. As well as giving you solid foundations in the principles of photography and fashion image-making, our course champions individual voices. We will encourage you to approach briefs from a multidisciplinary perspective and make highly creative fashion images that reflect the demands of the industry and the voice of your generation. Collaboration and boundary-pushing are not just encouraged, they are embedded in the ethos of the course. We will take you on a transformative journey that challenges you and encourages you to think critically, tapping into new media and emerging technologies to unlock and support your creative process. As you progress through your studies, you’ll be guided by a team of academics and technicians who are active fashion image-makers, and benefit from the expertise of leading industry creatives.

Fashion Photography Campus: Epsom UCAS Code: W645

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BA Hons Film & Screen Studies

From silent movies to the modern era, British cinema to Latin American indigenous filmmaking, fiction to documentary, this course will take you deep into the wonder of film, television, and video games. This degree is aimed at those people who have a passion for the moving image, but are most intrigued by its contexts, theories, and histories. You will spend much of your time watching, analysing, and discussing a wide range of media and will be encouraged to develop your own research interests. With access to our purpose-built film studios and dedicated technical support, you’ll have opportunities to apply your knowledge to creative tasks, making short films and video essays, curating a festival, and creating blogs and posters. You’ll also be able to take creative electives from other courses to expand your understanding of film production, acting, music, or animation. Whatever your career ambitions, you’ll gain the expert critical and analytical skills to pursue your goals.

Film & Screen Studies Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: W604

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BA Hons Film Production

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With a 60-year legacy and a string of successful alumni to its name, our Film Production degree is known for moving with the times to stay at the forefront of industry practice. With an enviable location — close to a host of high-profile production hubs — and industry-standard facilities, as well as associations with the BFI and ARRI, this degree is well placed to give you the breadth of skills and connections you need to thrive beyond graduation. Learning from a staff team that includes international filmmaking award winners, picture editors, sound post-production professionals, development producers, cinematographers, screenwriters, fiction and factual directors, and editors, you’ll explore all aspects of filmmaking to help you identify the career path that suits you best, and find your own filmmaking voice. You’ll also be able to build a wider portfolio of knowledge and experience through a series of exciting elective units that include animation, music, and acting.

Film Production Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: W600

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BA Hons Fine Art (Canterbury) Student work by Zhen Feng Ang

Diversity of people and art practice is celebrated and vital in our Fine Art degree at UCA Canterbury, where you will be supported to become the artist you want to be. With a high level of individual support and extensive facilities, you will enjoy a bespoke learning experience. You’ll develop independence in both your thinking and working, come to understand what it means to be creative in relation to your own interests, and learn how to communicate your practice. Fine Art at Canterbury is well established. There is easy access to both London and Europe, and our international team of staff with world-leading practices and reputations will support, nurture, and encourage you as you create work that matters.

Fine Art Campus: Canterbury UCAS Code: W100

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Learn about yourself and where you fit in the world, and connect it into your art on our close-knit and collaborative Fine Art degree at UCA Farnham. The course is all about connecting personal passion, ideas, and a broad range of skills to help you become an artist who can exhibit work with confidence and build an exciting professional career in any of a wide range of fields, from full-time artist to art therapist, to curator.

festival, entering local, national and international competitions, and sharing your art externally. You’ll identify, plan, and prepare for life beyond graduation. And you’ll be taught – with plenty of one-to-one contact – by an academic team who are actively practising in industry. Most of all, you’ll be challenged to learn new things, investigate your own practice, see the world differently, and make mistakes. This is your home to grow creatively.

Professional opportunities are embedded throughout the course, including organising a local art Fine Art Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: W101

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BA Hons Games Animation Student work by Kimberley Davies

Bring your designs to life, give them character through movement and expression, and learn the fundamentals of animation on our specialised Games Animation degree. This dedicated course allows you to really delve deep into the technical and creative elements of animation for video games, while offering in-depth training as a 3D artist and designer. With our extensive facilities, including motion capture technology and VR capabilities, you’ll be able to animate and develop expressive characters who move and show feeling just the way you want them to. On this course, you’ll get the best of both worlds, learning technical skills and 3D modelling for games, together with the key principles of animation. So, whether you want to be an animator, a motion capture expert, or work in VFX, this course is ideal for you.

Games Animation Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: W281

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BA Hons Games Arts

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Is your imagination bursting with concepts for new worlds and characters? Then this practice-based Games Arts degree could be for you. This course, which is accredited by The Rookies, focuses on workflows for 2D concept and 3D art for video games. You’ll develop skills in 3D modelling and texturing and connect them with your drawing skills to create pro-level games assets, like characters, environments and props to make your favourite games come to life. You’ll develop your skills using world-class facilities, with high-end hardware, plus the latest software and games engines. You’ll also benefit from opportunities to collaborate with students on our other games courses, and make the most of our exceptional industry links to brands like Rebellion, SEGA, Creative Assembly, and Supermassive Games. By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to launch a career in the industry, whether in the UK or abroad.

Games Arts Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: W280

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BA Hons Games Design

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Learn how to shape and enhance a player’s gaming experience and fully develop exciting ideas on our holistic Games Design degree. The role of the games designer is central to the development of any game – it’s designers that create the rules, systems and mechanics that form the centre of any gaming experience. You’ll learn to prototype games using games engines, develop design documentation, conduct research, and create experiences. This course is all about developing your ideas, nurturing your creativity, and giving you the skills to make your concepts a reality. You’ll be supported along the way by a team of lecturers with a wealth of industry experience at AAA games studios, and, since the course is aligned to the most prestigious developers and publishers, you’ll be fully prepared to start your career right after graduation.

Games Design Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: I620

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BSc Hons Games Development

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Begin your journey towards becoming a developer who can specialise in the growth areas of the games industry. Our Games Development degree at UCA Farnham focuses on creativity in the realm of gameplay programming and prepares you to take a central role among artists, designers, and programming teams. You’ll learn programming to develop gameplay mechanics using game engines and have the opportunity to become a skilled technical artist as you optimise the look of characters and environments. In your first year, you’ll learn the fundamentals of programming, becoming fluent in the most relevant programming languages in the industry today, before becoming adept at programming for gameplay, all within the context of game engines. Then, in the second year, you’ll learn technical art using specialist tools and focus in on your personal and professional interests. In your last year, you’ll undertake a final project that aligns with the kind of developer you want to be.

The skills you learn here will prepare you for an exciting career in the games industry – and help make you one of the most sought-after members of any company’s team.

Games Development Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: G450

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Exploring traditional practice while future-proofing your skills is what our Graphic Design course is all about. We’ll get you ready for the careers and opportunities of tomorrow, while giving you the space to embark on a personal creative journey. The design industry is changing faster than ever, not least because of the emergence of AI, so it’s important you get the time and support to work out where you want to be. We’ll coach you to mix old and new technologies and to experiment with confidence, give you a comprehensive foundation of graphic and UX design skills, and provide opportunities to fully explore your craft as you work on exciting live briefs with partner organisations of all sizes.

Graphic Design Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: W217

With a fantastic student-to-staff ratio, you’ll feel supported and guided throughout by our expert team, and our newly refurbished studios will provide all the necessary facilities for you to fulfil your potential.

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BA Hons Illustration

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Playfully creative. Experimental. Commercially relevant. These are all ways to describe our exciting Illustration degree. This course has a strong sense of purpose – we want you to test what the language of illustration means to today’s audiences, make (and learn from) mistakes, research and generate ideas, and learn how to be entrepreneurial. By placing experimentation and play at the forefront of what you’ll do, you’ll be challenged to take risks with your work, try new ways of working and be adventurous. You’ll get to work on exciting projects that are a combination of client-focused live briefs and external competitions with partners, such as leading restaurant chains, hotels, magazines and local and multinational businesses. You’ll also be given the opportunity to present your portfolio to illustration agencies, design houses, and art directors. Everything on this course is practicebased, with theory, context, and research all ploughed into the studio where you’ll create your work. And you’ll be part of an amazing community, where staff – who are all practising illustrators and artists – will push you to be the best you can possibly be.

Illustration Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: W220

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BSc Hons Industrial Design Student work by Elliot Arnell

Are you endlessly curious and always wondering how you could make things work better? Do you love taking objects apart for a closer look? Are you prepared to get your hands dirty? If so, our degree in Industrial Design could be perfect for you. This technical design course at UCA Canterbury could lead to a number of careers, from mass fabrication or engineering, to working for tech firms or joining the automotive industry. Industrial designers deal in the details, and we’ll teach you how to look at the smallest items and work out how to improve them. You’ll learn to use industry-leading software, develop your problem-solving skills, gain a deep understanding of materials and systems, examine sustainability considerations, and develop your knowledge of how things work. And you’ll do all this in great studio spaces with incredible making facilities, alongside lecturers, tutors, and technicians who have extensive knowledge and experience in the field.

Industrial Design Campus: Canterbury UCAS Code: W245

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BA Hons Interior Architecture

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Our Interior Architecture degree is a hands-on experience from day one, with ongoing exposure to current industry practice and lots of opportunities to develop your network. Everything you do on this course will be driven by your developing understanding of "the building" — its technology, its style, its possibilities. We will focus heavily on the use of actual sites and real industry projects, so you’ll get a visceral sense of having visualised and transformed a space. Our facilities include the high-end technology you’ll need to visualise your ideas in VR and 3D environments, and we work extensively with property owners, councils, and other clients, so you can expect to be pitching ideas and engaging with stakeholders on a regular basis. This technical degree will appeal to you if you enjoy focusing on the details of how spaces work, are interested in sustainability and retrofitting, and want to design sophisticated schemes that represent the values and needs of the people who will use them.

Interior Architecture Campus: Canterbury UCAS Code: W255

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BA Hons Interior Decoration & Styling Student work by Julia Venpin

Understand, project, and anticipate interiors trends on this disruptive course that challenges you to change people’s perception of space.

If you want to become a confident designer able to articulate sophisticated, trendsetting ideas, this could be the degree for you.

Closely aligned with fashion industry practices, this degree will appeal to students who are interested in fashion, trends, and popular ideas and want to follow and create markets as they focus on the whole aesthetic of a space, or the creation of images of spaces for traditional or digital media. Your work will be strongly aligned to media in both its interest and outputs, and you'll work within a creative community that’s challenging the norms and status quo of spatial design.

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BA Hons Interior Design Student work by Fatlind Avdiu

On our Interior Design degree, we’ll expect you to ask questions and think about how we use spaces, and how we can better understand people’s needs in the spaces they use. Fundamentally, you’ll be concerned with investigating how we feel about the spaces we inhabit, and prioritising human comfort. You’ll also develop your contextual awareness and your ability to create socially and culturally sensitive design responses. Your work will also be client-driven — so you’ll learn how to meet the needs and desires of any given client, preparing you for your career ahead. You’ll be taught by an academic and technical team with a range of industry experience, spanning everything from high-end retail to commercial space.

Interior Design Campus: Canterbury UCAS Code: W257

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BA Hons Jewellery & Silversmithing

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Offering you the time and encouragement to learn how to design and make using a range of techniques, and a place within a tight-knit community of makers, our Jewellery & Silversmithing degree is ideal preparation for a professional life in the industry. You’ll have fantastic access to worldclass facilities that are central to our teaching and learning. You can also explore a wide range of other materials and processes in our workshops, including ceramics, wood, and glass. Our teaching team comprises active practitioners who are highly regarded in their fields, so you’ll have the best guides for your study. On this workshop-based course you can expect to learn through making and be taught traditional technical skills that go hand-in-hand with material innovation and experimentation. You’ll also learn to present and promote your work, to communicate with confidence, and plan for future employment. With an enviable location in the World Craft Town of Farnham, and with the world’s only Crafts Study Centre on campus, you’ll find UCA is a special and friendly place to study this fascinating subject.

Jewellery & Silversmithing Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: W271

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Journalism & Communications

On our Journalism & Communications degree you’ll work with students Campus: Farnham across other courses to explore UCAS Code: P500 different ways of telling stories using a wide range of media. This broad and open introduction into the world of journalism will give you all the tools you need to become an expert writer or broadcaster. Previous graduates have gone on to work everywhere from the BBC and Sky to The Athletic and Google – and with the skills you gain here, you’ll be able to add to the conversation in any news or social outlet. Using our extensive facilities, you’ll get the opportunity to learn the foundational skills required to tell stories effectively for radio, television, print, and online. As the course progresses, you’ll develop your own journalistic voice and style, and find your own stories to tell.

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BA Hons Landscape Architecture & Design

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UCA’s architecture courses share an activist approach, using design to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. On our Landscape Architecture & Design degree, you’ll focus on the major challenge of the next 30 to 50 years – building climate resilience in our towns and cities. This practical, hands-on course has been designed in collaboration with industry specialists, and is as attuned to horticultural knowledge as it is to design. In the unique landscape of Canterbury, you’ll also have the ideal setting for your studies. Learning the complex vocabulary, norms of approach, drawing techniques, and collaborative skills to become a confident and forwardthinking landscape architect, you’ll graduate ready to forge a career in an exciting, vital field with rapidly evolving demands.

Landscape Architecture & Design Campus: Canterbury UCAS Code: K300

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This degree has been designed for make-up and hair professionals by make-up and hair professionals, with an emphasis on work in the fashion industry, including for editorial, advertorial, and moving image. Make-up and hair artists are key to the creation of impactful fashion images. If you are ambitious, drawn to the medium, and keen to express yourself and experiment, then this is the course for you. You’ll learn about the history of fashion and cosmetics and their relevance to today’s discourse in fashion image-making. You’ll meet with industry professionals and learn about make-up, skincare, and beauty products, and how to use these in artistic and unconventional ways.

conception to delivery, engaging with topics that reflect your individual voice while pushing boundaries through experimentation. Throughout the course, you’ll be taught by academics and technicians who are active in the industry, and you’ll collaborate on exciting projects with students from other fashion image courses.

Make-up & Hair Design Campus: Epsom UCAS Code: W452

Equal weight is given to hair and make-up skills, giving you the scope to create head pieces, as well as master airbrushing and body paint techniques. You’ll learn how to generate ideas and develop a creative project from

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BA Hons Modelmaking

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This is a course for makers who are also storytellers – those who believe that detail matters. On it, you’ll master the craft of translating ideas into reality, making models to inspire and tell stories. Welcomed into a design community that has an 80-year history of modelmaking for architecture, visual effects, film, TV, and product design, you’ll collaborate with product, spatial, interior, and architectural designers as you study, developing a much broader set of skills than you’d gain from many similar courses. Using our extensive design and making facilities to create your models, you’ll learn to embrace design as a process and be open to the exciting discoveries that can sometimes emerge from mistakes and failed experiments. Of course, impressive outcomes are always welcome, but if you’re also interested in the development and making processes themselves, then this course may well be for you. Once you’ve graduated, the world’s your oyster – you could choose a career path in set or props design for theatre or film, VFX, architectural, product, or automotive modelling.

Modelmaking Campus: Canterbury UCAS Code: W630

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BA Hons Music & Sound Production

Our Music & Sound Production degree will give you the skills to thrive as a music producer in today’s industry, equipping you to stretch beyond just working with musicians in a studio, or programming beats. You’ll learn how to produce music and sound in a variety of genres, but you’ll also learn how to operate a recording studio environment, use multiple Digital Audio Workstations for music production and performance (Ableton), record, mix and master (Logic Pro), deliver sound editing and design projects (Pro Tools), and design a unique and fully functional digital sampler instrument. As part of UCA Farnham’s vibrant creative community, you’ll collaborate with fellow students across film and television, and animation and acting, to work on exciting projects throughout your studies. You’ll also respond to professional briefs and build a portfolio that suits your career ambitions to ensure you graduate ready for the industry.

Music & Sound Production Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: W302

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BA Hons Music Business & Management

If you have your sights set on working in the creative, innovative, and fast-moving music industry, then our Music Business & Management course is for you. As well as providing you with an overview of the industry, this course will give you the chance to explore your own areas of interest and develop the skills you need to thrive in this increasingly global sector. Whether you picture yourself working in record company management, music marketing, talent scouting and development, artist management, or live music, this course will give you everything you need to achieve your goals, including expertise in merchandising, e-commerce, social media marketing, branding, management, and promotion. You’ll benefit from our excellent facilities and impressive array of industry contacts, ensuring you graduate with the knowledge, skills, and professional network you need to make your mark in the music industry, whether in the UK or beyond.

Music Business & Management Campus: Epsom UCAS Code: W376

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On our Photo & Digital Journalism course, you’ll learn how important it is to capture a moment in time, how to get to the heart of an issue through your pictures, and how to bring those images to audiences around the world. Working alongside Journalism & Communications students, you’ll gain the fundamental skills to become an effective photojournalist, and along the way find your individual style and ‘voice’. You’ll also learn about media law, explore the role of the journalist in wider society and how it can hold those in power to account, help produce a documentary or short film, and develop a portfolio of work to take with you into your career.

Photo & Digital Journalism Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: P502

We’ll help you develop a distinctive, ambitious way of communicating that will make audiences sit up and take notice of what you have to say.

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BA Hons Photography

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Photography can manifest itself in so many ways, and that makes it one of the most accessible creative mediums. Our Photography degree allows you to take your existing skills and develop them into professional practice. Our close-knit course means you’ll get plenty of time with the team of expert staff who will guide you through your learning. You’ll get to collaborate with people on other courses, too – sharing some lectures with our Fine Art students to broaden your horizons and start inspiring conversations. Professional experience is written into the course throughout, and you’ll get chances to gain exposure for your work through competitions and other live projects – for example, our second-year students recently worked on a project with the National Portrait Gallery. And we have all the facilities and software you’d expect for a top-level photography course, including Capture One software, in our dedicated post-production suite. So, whether you want to become a commercial photographer, photo agent, curator, or picture editor, this course will give you everything you need.

Photography Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: W640

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BA Hons Product & Furniture Design

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Develop your design practice and follow your own ideas as you create new, or improved, bespoke products and furniture on this exciting design course at UCA Canterbury. You’ll work alongside fellow design students to help you better understand the role of your products within a wider space, and how the product lives within any given ecosystem of not only space, but also style and technology, and cost and value. You’ll also learn to understand your audience and identify a gap in the market before filling it with your ideas and prototypes. Guided by our team of academics and technical staff, who are actively creating their own work in the industry, and with access to our extensive workshop facilities – complete with tools and equipment for working wood, metal, and plastics – you can expect to be making all the time, right from day one of your studies.

Product & Furniture Design Campus: Canterbury UCAS Code: W243

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BA Hons Publishing

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Forge your path as a literary entrepreneur, armed with the skills to navigate the evolving landscape of the publishing world, on our new Publishing degree at UCA Farnham. You’ll delve into the core principles of publishing — across traditional and digital spheres of industry — understanding the intricacies of editorial decisions, manuscript curation, and the various facets of the publishing process. You’ll become a skilled editor, able to curate manuscripts, provide constructive feedback, and understand the delicate balance between preserving an author’s vision and enhancing market appeal. In turn, you’ll develop the interpersonal skills to effectively work with authors and build marketing strategies that best suit them. And you’ll have the chance to put your new-found skills to the test through hands-on projects to bring real publishing concepts to fruition — all under the guidance of experienced professionals. You’ll also benefit from exclusive industry partnerships, guest lectures, and networking opportunities, to help you connect with established publishers and gain valuable insights into the latest trends as well as emerging opportunities in the world of publishing. This is a transformative journey into the world of publishing — giving you the perfect foundation for an exciting career.

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BA Hons Television Production

Want to learn about working in television, while still being in the thick of the real-life action? Then our Television Production degree is for you. Our course is unique, in that it’s the only one in the country where you get to study within the complex of Maidstone Television Studios. Not only will you learn about various roles within the television industry, but you’ll also develop the skills to become an expert storyteller. Graduates typically leave with three to four credits on professional shows with the UK's leading broadcasters. Previous opportunities have involved working on FIFA eSports, This Time with Alan Partridge, Family Fortunes, and Jools Holland’s Hootenanny. You’ll do all of this as part of a small, close-knit group of students, working alongside our knowledgeable and supportive staff, with everything you need to thrive and make life-long personal and career connections.

Television Production Campus: Maidstone UCAS Code: P311

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BA Hons Textiles

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Learn how to design sustainably and make mindfully on our specialist Textiles degree at UCA Epsom. Our course is one of the few in the country to teach a combination of specialist textile subjects such as natural eco dyes and printing, sustainable material making, and 3D constructed techniques. With a strong focus on sustainability, and with consumer interest in this area growing rapidly, you’ll graduate with the in-demand skills employers are seeking. This course will inspire you to build on your drive to design and make sustainable textiles for art, architecture, fashion, interiors, lifestyle, and luxury. We look forward to working with you to develop your passion for designing, making, and experimenting with textiles and materials.

Textiles Campus: Epsom UCAS Code: W234

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BSc Hons Urban Design & Planning

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Want to help shape the future look and feel of our towns and cities? Our Urban Design & Planning degree will give you a deep understanding of design processes that will make you a sought-after candidate in placemaking. This course offers a greater understanding of design processes for those who want to go into placemaking, and those who want to help make urban spaces work better in the coming 50 years. You’ll learn how to create cities that are resilient to the changing climate, become familiar with regulatory frameworks and planning law, and develop your skills in advanced technologies. If you believe everyday detail matters and are passionate about reimagining our spaces and communities for the better, then this is the course for you.

Urban Design & Planning Campus: Canterbury UCAS Code: K400

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BSc Hons User Experience Design Student work by Xudong Wu

With the growing presence of AI in everyday life, preparing you for the careers of the future - as well as of today - is what our User Experience Design course is all about. We’ve got the latest technology and newly refurbished studios for you to work in, so you can learn and experiment with everything from 3D scanning, 3D printing, AR and VR technologies to coding, prototyping, and much more. We’ll equip you with strong foundations in User Experience Design, while also helping you to think about the ways you might be working in ten or 20-years’ time – what opportunities and challenges might you face, and what approaches and technologies could you employ to meet them? By learning to use tried-and-tested techniques, as well as how to anticipate the unknown, you’ll develop an impressive set of skills and the confidence to make the most of them, whether that’s working for a major brand or as an entrepreneur, carving your own path in industry.

User Experience Design Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: I140

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Expand your horizons and your knowledge of what virtual and augmented reality can offer on this innovative course at UCA Farnham.

With a constantly updated suite of hardware and software to ensure you’ll be in line with industry when you graduate, you’ll have the freedom to follow your imagination in dedicated design spaces equipped with top-spec 360-degree cameras, spatial mics, tactile haptic feedback suits, and more.

Whether it’s in the world of entertainment or education, medical or military, virtual and augmented reality are unlocking a raft of new possibilities when it comes to presenting information. If you’re prepared to rethink the scope of virtual and augmented reality, and are ready to study a practical, hands-on This course will broaden your course, then this is the one for you. understanding of the field, and you’ll learn how to enable different elements to interact in film, audio, art, gaming, and more. You’ll also explore how you can exhibit work as interactive Virtual & Augmented Reality media in a physical, spatial context, Campus: Farnham using techniques such as 360-degree perspectives. UCAS Code: I700

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BA Hons Visual Communication

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Our Visual Communication degree combines the best of graphic design, illustration, animation, photography, and moving image to help you develop a broad range of vital skills for a career in communication media. This course is all about helping you to think about the bigger picture when communicating any message — you may wish to illustrate a book, for example, but you will also need to consider the accompanying website, social media account, and advertising campaign. Developing a deep understanding of all forms of visual communication will enable you to appreciate the various roles each discipline can take within any given project. During your studies, you’ll be able to specialise in various areas of visual communication — the first of which you’ll choose in your second term — with tutorial guidance and advice. Our expert staff will be there along the way to ensure you can create with confidence, but you’ll be the master of your own destiny, growing in confidence and preparing fully for life after graduation.

Visual Communication Campus: Canterbury UCAS Code: W215

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BA Hons Visual Effects

Visual effects are an essential and integral component of contemporary films, high-end television productions, commercials, and music promos — and this is where you can begin your learning journey to create them. Taught from a film department with a 60-year history, and working within purpose-built studios housing multiple live-action productions, you’ll gain an in-depth practical knowledge of the key software and hardware, computer graphics techniques, and production pipelines currently used in the visual effects industry. As well as building your technical knowledge, you’ll be taught professional practices for working with clients and briefs, develop critical and analytical skills, and learn about the history of visual effects. You can also choose Our courses

elective creative units from other courses to expand your understanding of film production, acting, music, or animation. Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to explore and discover the roles that appeal to you as an emerging VFX artist, and develop an individual style to help you launch your career in the industry.

Visual Effects Campus: Farnham UCAS Code: W614

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Canterbury

With its historic surroundings and café culture, Canterbury is a lovely place to explore while you study at UCA. Our relaxed and friendly campus, with its architecture studios, design labs, and fine art facilities, is located just on the edge of the city. The Cathedral and an array of shops, cafés and restaurants are only a short walk away. You’ll discover new things all the time, with a wealth of attractions, galleries and museums on offer. And on sunny days, it’s only a quick bus ride away from the Kent coastline. Popular spots for students include The Penny Theatre pub, which offers live sport, meal deals, karaoke, and quizzes. For a tasty snack on the go, look no further than Cité Crêpes. You can catch blockbusters and the best indie releases at the Curzon Cinema or have a day out at Howletts Wild Animal Park for something completely different. Westgate Gardens, which run alongside the River Stour, are a favourite hangout of students in the area, and we couldn’t talk about Canterbury without recommending a visit to the Cathedral to admire its impressive architecture and stained-glass windows.

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Facilities at Canterbury Our Canterbury campus is home to architecture, design, fine art, and visual communications courses. It has a wealth of facilities for you to enjoy, experiment with, and master as you explore your course: • Large, accessible machine workshop equipped with a mixture of hand tools and machinery including CNC routing and milling machine • Digital Fabrication Lab where you can use laser cutters and 3D/SLS printers • Print Bureau with multiple options on finishing and papers, offering self-service and bespoke printing to professional standards • Sculpture studios equipped with resins, kilns, and facilities for moulding, casting, welding, and plasma cutting • Painting Studio, where you will learn to construct frames and stretchers, as well as using traditional painting techniques and materials

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• Printmaking studios for screenprinting, litho, offset, lino cutting, and etching • Three fully equipped digital media suites with the latest Macs and PCs running up-to-date software • Motion capture studio • Colour and black-and-white darkrooms for developing film, cyanotype, and the use of industrystandard film processors • Photographic studio, where you will be able to book photoshoots and document your portfolio of work • Animation suite installed with specialist software, high-end drawing tablets, and scanners • Rochester House (Doctoral College and Visual Communication studios).

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Ian Dury House

UCA has two accommodation options at Canterbury – Ian Dury House on campus, and Riverside Quarter, a short walk away. Hall Ian Dury House Riverside Quarter

No. of rooms 57 (all en-suite) 100-150 (all en-suite)

(Prices range from around £150 to £160 per week, self-catered)

If you'd prefer private accommodation, our dedicated team can help you through that process. You can find out more about this, and our services, at uca.ac.uk/accommodation.

Riverside Quarter

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Epsom

Our Epsom campus is located just on the edge of the town centre of Epsom, where you’ll find everything you need – from shops, bars, cafés and restaurants, to nights and days out. Popular spots include Rosebery Park, which is opposite the university, for socialising and relaxing, and The Faraday pub, which offers regular karaoke, bottomless brunches, live sport, weekly quizzes, and an extensive vegan menu. For shopping, there’s The Ashley Centre shopping mall, together with a large range of high-street stores. If you want a bigger day out, you’re close to the Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventures theme parks and Epsom Downs racecourse, and a short train ride from central London. There’s also the Epsom Playhouse, which hosts a range of regular touring shows, well-known stand-up comics, and tribute acts.

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Image Credit: Oluwafemi Babalola (artist impression)

Facilities at Epsom Our Epsom campus hosts our creative business, fashion, and textiles courses, and has a wealth of facilities for you to enjoy, experiment with, and master as you study: • Extensive fashion studios with sewing facilities • Dedicated Fashion Atelier machine rooms and pattern-cutting studios • The Gerber suite, a unique ComputerAided Manufacturing (CAM) facility for fashion • Digital Fashion studio • Textiles studios • Make-up and hair design salon • Digital print studio with large and small format printing, bookbinding, guillotine, perfect binding, vinyl cutting, and dry mounting

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• Screen-print studio for traditional printing • Facilities for traditional oil-based print including intaglio, relief, and hot metal letterpress equipment • Sound studio with equipped sound booth • Woodwork and plaster studios • Fully equipped photographic studios • Colour film processing (C41) developing film, and hi-spec scanners, colour workflows, and photographic printing • Laser cutter and 3D-printing facilities • Business School for the Creative Industries, a dedicated building containing a 250-seat auditorium, seminar rooms, video conferencing, board rooms, IT studios, and breakout spaces.

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Bradford House

UCA has a range of halls accommodation both on-campus or around a ten-minute walk away. Hall Bradford House Crossways House Wilberforce Court Worple Road

No. of rooms 99 (all en-suite) 99 (all en-suite) 70 (shared facilities) 53 (all en-suite)

(Prices range from around £161 to £187 per week, self-catered)

If you'd prefer private accommodation, our dedicated team can help you through that process. You can find out more about this, and our services, at uca.ac.uk/accommodation.

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Farnham

With its market-town charm, World Craft Town status and excellent transport links to London, the South East and the south coast, Farnham has plenty to offer. Our campus here has extensive specialist facilities and a large on-site halls community. It sits a stone’s throw away from the picturesque Lion and Lamb Yard and a host of cafés, restaurants, pubs, and independent shops. Students’ favourite venues include the Slug & Lettuce and The Lost Boy pubs in the town centre. For a bit of culture, you’ll find a lively programme of shows, stand-up comedy, films, and activities at Farnham Maltings, and popular nightlife venues such as The Star Inn and Komo nightclub are just a short bus or train ride away in Guildford. For shopping, there’s plenty of choice, with a range of charity shops, bookstores, Elphicks department store, Pullingers Art Shop, and 101 Collectors Records among the highlights. You’ll also find stunning spots for countryside walks close to Farnham, including Bourne Woods, where many blockbuster movies have been filmed, and Caesar’s Camp, which gives spectacular views across Surrey and Hampshire.

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Facilities at Farnham Our Farnham campus is home to our film, performing arts, fine art, photography, animation, crafts, graphic design, illustration, creative technology, and games courses, and has a wealth of facilities for you to enjoy, experiment with, and master as you study: • Multiple film soundstages with industry-standard lighting facilities • Virtual Production and Motion capture studio • State-of-the-art Avid/Media Composer post-production video editing studios, and sound editing (Pro Tools) facilities • Visual Effects studio • Cinema • Animation studios with Mac workstations, lightboxes, line testers, and hi-speed batch scanners • Animation rostrum rooms set up to capture stop-frame animation on DragonFrame • Analogue film processing and darkrooms (colour and black and white) and digital imaging studio • Photography studios with an infinity table • Digital print Bureau providing a professional print and finishing service using an extensive range of materials, paper types, sizes, and finishes • Book-finishing room which provides spiral and perfect-binding options along with paper handling machines for creating handouts and booklets

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• Live performance room with musical instruments, control room for sound mixing, dubbing theatre, radio studios, TV studio, and foley studio • Specialist environments and equipment to support hand and mechanical processes for working ceramic, glass, wood, metal, plastics, and jewellery, and a foundry for casting bronze and aluminium • Digital and traditional looms for woven textiles and associated dye facilities • Digital Fabrication Lab with laser cutters and 3D/SLS printing facilities • Dedicated performance and rehearsal spaces • Traditional printmaking workshop including equipment for intaglio, relief, screen printing, and letterpress • Three-camera digital television studio, networked to our broadcast newsroom and using industry-leading autocue software • Dedicated School of Games and Creative Technology building with high-end games creation and experiencing environments and facilities, immersive VR studios, 3D printing, animation, and games audio resources • Comic & Concept Art digital studio with Wacom drawing tablets • Computer science and creative computing labs.

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University Walk

UCA Farnham has two on-site halls accommodation choices, both less than a minute from class. Hall Student Village University Walk

No. of rooms 345 (16 en-suite) 252 (all en-suite)

(Prices range from around £125 to £187 per week)

If private accommodation is what you’d prefer, our dedicated team can help you through that process. You can find out more about this, and our services, at uca.ac.uk/accommodation.

University Walk

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Maidstone Television Studios

If you’re considering joining our BA (Hons) Television Production degree course, you’ll be spending your time at Maidstone Television Studios, where we have a unique partnership in place. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to study at the UK’s largest regional independent TV broadcast facility, where some of the UK’s most recognisable shows have been filmed for the last 40 years. You’ll be right at the heart of the action and, supported by our dedicated work placement co-ordinator, may benefit from a range of professional opportunities during your studies. Students have worked behind the scenes on the likes of Catchphrase, I Can See Your Voice, FIFA eSports and The European Championships, and Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny. Our learning environment inside the studios is spacious, friendly, and packed with all the facilities and resources you need to hone your skills, including access to live galleries, editing suites, and an audio booth, as well as a fully stocked equipment store and library.

Accommodation at Maidstone Television Studios There is no halls accommodation close to Maidstone so, while it is possible to apply for Canterbury accommodation and commute, most students studying here seek private accommodation. Our accommodation team are more than happy to help you with this process, and you can find more information at: uca.ac.uk/accommodation

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Our libraries

Our libraries are amazing – offering great spaces to study, a wide range of computing, printing and copying services, helpful and dedicated staff, and access to our unique specialist arts collection, which includes: • 400,000 print and electronic books

and exhibition catalogues

• 17,000 print and electronic journals

and magazines

• 500 metres of archives, including

Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to study or somewhere to work in a group, there are lots of different spaces in our libraries – from learning pods to meeting and seminar rooms, as well as open-access computing facilities. We also have social spaces where you can sit back, relax, and catch up, or browse our wide range of specialist online and print magazines, newspapers, and journals.

the work of Tessa Boffin and Bob Godfrey • 17,000 DVDs • More than 2 million films, television and radio shows online • A wide range of special collections, including zines and artists’ books • 80 academic and visual databases.

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Supporting you at UCA We want to make sure you get the most of out of your time with us. That means offering more than just general information: we are here to provide a listening ear, help, and practical advice. At the Gateway desks in our campus libraries, you'll find our Student Services team; your first point of contact for information, advice, and guidance whenever you need it.

Advice and Student Finance

Wellbeing and Counselling Service

Our team of Specialist Advisors offer confidential, practical, and personal support with issues such as managing money, relationships with family, friends or roommates, visa applications and extensions, or familiarising yourself with UK life.

Our Wellbeing and Counselling team is here to support your wellbeing and mental health while you study. We can talk with you about how you are feeling, and work with you to create a plan to help you address your worries or concerns. We can also offer ongoing wellbeing support, or refer you to other specialist services. We also have a university-wide wellbeing app full of useful tips and tools.

Life at UCA is more than getting a degree. It’s an opportunity to experience new things, make friends for life, and enjoy your independence.

Designated Members of Staff

Library and Learning Support

If you’re a student who is under 18, a care leaver, carer, or estranged student, we can offer specialised support throughout your university experience. Your designated member of staff will act as a point of reference for you and any carers or professionals working with you, ensuring seamless and confidential support throughout.

Our staff can help you get the very best from our library resources and services. Liaison Librarians can provide information and guidance on how to search, use, and reference our collections, and Learning Development Tutors can help you develop your academic skills, including managing your time effectively, understanding your assessments, and improving your academic writing.

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Disability & Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)

We will work with you to:

If you feel comfortable telling us you are disabled, or have a learning difference or a medical condition that impacts on your learning, UCA’s experienced Disability & SpLD team can support you, and work with academic colleagues to help provide an accessible learning experience.

• Think about your needs, expected outcomes, and the support you need to successfully access learning. • Support you through the process of applying for any external support you need, such as Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). • Signpost and refer you for additional assessments if required, such as a dyslexia assessment.

Our aim is to encourage and foster independent learning – we do this by helping you to develop the strategies, skills, and knowledge you need to succeed on your course.

For more information, visit: uca.ac.uk/support

Becca's story There is plenty of support for you throughout your learning – as Fine Art graduate Becca’s story shows. Becca didn’t know she was dyslexic until she was in her second year at UCA, when she unexpectedly failed an essay. After undertaking a test for dyslexia, she found she was severely dyslexic, but with a high IQ, which probably masked her struggles. “UCA, alongside Student Finance, issued me with a learning disability grant that covered a one-to-one tutor for one session a week to help with my essays, and eventually my dissertation," she says. "I had access to other benefits, such as extended deadlines, and a budget for additional materials and gadgets to help me work.

Becca Marsh

“If you are struggling with your work, in particular with writing, then I highly recommend getting tested for dyslexia. Speak with your tutors and see if they have noticed any patterns in your work, because what I was completely oblivious to before seems so obvious now that I’ve been taught to spot the signs. “Although it is a little bit of an investment for the test, the rewards outweigh the initial cost. It has impacted my life in a positive way and shaped my career into something I never thought was achievable.”

Join us at #UCAlive We run live Q&A sessions on a number of different topics, where you can ask questions about what it's like to live and study at UCA. Visit our website to find out when our next UCA live session is.

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Chat with our students If you're looking to find out more about student life at UCA, our unibuddy scheme gives you the chance to chat with people who are studying here right now. To chat with a student in your subject area, visit: uca.ac.uk/chat

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Meet your Students’ Union

Hey there folks! You might not have come across Students’ Unions before, but our main mission is to make sure you have an amazing time at UCA. We’re all about enhancing your academic journey, organising fun social events on campus, and elevating the voices of all our students. At UCA Students’ Union, everything we do is to benefit our members, and we hope you’ll join us soon. Cassie & Rajon Presidents, UCA Students’ Union

Membership from day one

Union Council and Course Reps

Did you know that when you enrol on a course at UCA, you automatically become a member of University for the Creative Arts Students’ Union (UCASU)? Led by and for students, UCASU is a registered charity acting independently of the university to represent you and your interests.

Each year you will be invited to vote or participate in UCASU elections. This is your opportunity to choose the representatives who will sit on Union Council and act as the voice of students at UCA.

You can be as involved as you want with your Students’ Union, so whether it’s joining clubs and societies, attending events, or taking part in elections for Course Representatives and Union Council, there are lots of opportunities.

To ensure that you can shape your academic experience, UCASU also have elected Course Reps who represent your interests and relay feedback to the university to ensure you get the most from your course and have the best experience while studying at UCA.

You’ll find a UCASU office on each campus, right in the heart of things, so make sure to say hello and get involved! And if you want to keep on top of the latest news, events, and opportunities, you’ll find us on most social media platforms as @ucasu.

Clubs and Societies One of the highlights of UCASU membership is the number of opportunities you will have to meet others, further your non-academic interests, and discover new hobbies. So, whether you’re into K-pop dance or cheerleading, sports or culture, or you’re looking for friends in the LGBTQ+ or international communities, there’s something for everyone.

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Portfolio advice

At UCA, we know you’re about more than just grades. To us, exams are only part of the picture – your creativity and what you can do are just as important. Which is why, when you apply to most of our courses, we ask to see a portfolio. We'll ask you to bring these when we invite you to an Applicant Day. Your Applicant Day will be a fun and informal experience and an opportunity for you to meet us, and for us to learn more about you as a person. We want to see what inspires you, what you create, and what makes you unique. And if your course doesn’t ask for a portfolio but you still want to show us your work, we’d love to see it anyway. For most courses, we’ll ask for 12 to 20 examples of your recent work that show off your experience, interests, aspirations, and passion for your subject. For our Performing Arts courses, we will ask you to do a short audition.

Scan this QR code to see our YouTube playlist of portfolio advice videos:

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Funding your studies Going to university is a big investment in your future, and one of the biggest tasks is sorting out your funding and paying your fees. We’re here to help you through the process.

Tuition fees: what to expect

What will it cost?

Your main outlay will be tuition fees. For almost all UK undergraduate students, the Student Loans Company (SLC) will lend you the money for your fees, so you don’t have to pay upfront. There are two types of loans:

Although 2025 figures hadn’t been released at the time this guide was printed, the 2024–2025 (undergraduate degree) figures in the list below will give you a rough idea of what to expect. For the latest information about our fees, visit: uca.ac.uk/fees

Tuition fee loans are not means-tested, and all UK students can apply to cover the full cost of tuition.

Undergraduate fees 2024–25

Maintenance loans are designed to help you with living costs, like accommodation, food, supplies, and travel. These are means-tested, with the amount you borrow based on where you live and your household income. You’ll only begin repaying your loan to the SLC when you start earning more than £25,000 (or £27,660 in Scotland) a year. This works similarly to how you pay tax – repayments are taken out of your earnings before you receive your net pay, and the more you earn, the more you repay. Get an idea of how much you could borrow and what your future repayments might look like at: gov.uk/student-finance

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BA/BSc/BMus (Hons) degree

£9,250

Professional Practice Year

£1,850

Additional costs There will be other expenses to consider on top of your tuition fees, such as the cost of mandatory trips and exhibitions, and materials. We’ll tell you as much as we can about these when we offer you a place. When you’re planning your finances, remember to consider other outlays, such as accommodation, groceries and food, utility bills, equipment, and art materials. Scholarships UCA offers scholarships and fee discounts for a range of learners and subject areas – you can find out more on our website: uca.ac.uk/scholarships

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Application process We really hope you’ve got all the information you need and are feeling excited about starting the next stage of your journey with us at UCA. If you’d like to apply to become a student here, there are a few things you need to do. So, we’ve put together this checklist of tasks for you to tick off as you go.

APPLY For full-time undergraduate courses, fill out an application form via ucas.com. The institution name is UCA, the institution code is C93, and campus codes are C, E, F and M (for Maidstone TV Studios). We guarantee to consider your application if you apply by the UCAS equal consideration deadline (29 January 2025) but usually still have places available after this date. Note: If you are only applying to UCA, you can use the direct application forms on the course pages of our website.

YOUR APPLICATION Once you’ve submitted your application, you’ll receive an email from us with your username and password for the UCA Applicant Portal.

CREATE A PORTFOLIO Depending on your course, you may need to create a portfolio of your work. Here are some tips (see page 198-199 for more): • Include 12–20 pieces of work, neatly presented • Lead with your show-stopping pieces • Show us how you think – document your ideas in a sketchbook • Present examples of your research that show idea development • Let your personality shine through and tell us what or who inspires you.

COME TO YOUR APPLICANT DAY This may include a portfolio review, audition and/or a meeting with your course team. You’ll also learn more about your course and campus, and get to meet current students.

5 READ YOUR OFFER EMAIL If your application is successful, you’ll receive an offer email from us that explains the full terms and conditions of your offer. You can also find details of your offer in your UCA Applicant Portal. 6 ACCEPT YOUR OFFER For UCAS applications, accept by logging into UCAS Hub or for direct applications, accept using the task in your Applicant Portal. International students: • Pay your tuition fee deposit • Receive your CAS number • Use your CAS number to apply for a visa. 7

APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATION As soon as you can apply for accommodation, we’ll contact you to let you know. This is usually in March for courses starting in September.

8 APPLY FOR A STUDENT LOAN To apply, visit: gov.uk/student-finance (England), saas.gov.uk (Scotland), www.studentfinancewales.co.uk (Wales) or www.studentfinanceni.co.uk (Northern Ireland). 9 CONFIRM YOUR ACCOMMODATION For halls or local accommodation, make sure you’ve: • Made your advance payment • Confirmed your moving-in date. 10

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TAKE YOUR PLACE AT UCA • Settle into your accommodation • Enrol on your course • Meet your new friends!

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Entry requirements When looking at whether to offer you a place on one of our courses, we’ll consider your academic credentials alongside the creative talent shown in your portfolio. You can learn more on pages 198-199 about how to put a portfolio together. Sometimes, we make offers with lower entry requirements to students who have faced difficulties that have affected their performance, and who were expected to achieve higher results. In these cases, a strong portfolio is particularly important evidence. Here’s a breakdown of the usual academic requirements for each of our courses:

Integrated Foundation Year of a BA/BMus/BSc degree • A Level results adding up to 32 UCAS tariff points • Or a Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation Studies (Level 3 or 4) with a Pass • Or a BTEC Extended Diploma/BTEC National Extended Diploma with Pass/Pass/Pass • Or a UAL Extended Diploma with a Pass • Or a combination of accepted Level 3 qualifications adding up to 32 UCAS tariff points • Or T Level Pass in a related subject • Or an IB (International Baccalaureate) with a score of 24 or above. AND Four GCSE passes at grade 9 to 4 and/or A* to C, including English (or Functional Skills English Level 2). AND A portfolio of work at the required standard.

BA/BMus/BSc degree • A Level results adding up to 112 UCAS tariff points • Or a Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation Studies (Level 3 or 4) with a Pass • Or a BTEC Extended Diploma/BTEC National Extended Diploma with Distinction/Merit/Merit • Or a UAL Extended Diploma with a Merit • Or 112 UCAS points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma in an appropriate subject • Or a combination of accepted Level 3 qualifications adding up to 112 UCAS tariff points • Or T Level Merit in a related subject • Or an IB (International Baccalaureate) with a score of 27–30 (at least 15 IB points at Higher Level). AND Four GCSE passes at grade 9 to 4 and/or A* to C, including English (or Functional Skills English Level 2).

Some of our courses have additional subject-specific requirements as follows: BA (Hons) Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 1)

International students

• A Level results adding up to a minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points • Or 128 UCAS points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma in an appropriate subject • Or a Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation Studies (Level 3 or 4) with a Merit • Or a BTEC Extended Diploma/BTEC National Extended Diploma with Distinction/Distinction/Merit • Or a UAL Extended Diploma with a Merit • Or a combination of accepted Level 3 qualifications adding up to 128 UCAS points • Or T Level Merit in a related subject • Or an IB (International Baccalaureate) with a score of 29 to 32 (at least 16 IB points at Higher Level). AND Five GCSE passes at grade 9 to 4 and/or A* to C, including maths and English (or Functional Skills English Level 2).

International students can view typical entry requirements by country on our website. If your first language is not English, you will be required to provide evidence of your English language ability – usually a total score of 6.0 on the IELTS for UKVI Academic or IELTS Academic tests, with no less than 5.5 in any component. More information on our English language entry requirements and other evidence we can accept is available at uca.ac.uk Other qualifications We can consider other relevant and equivalent UK/EU/international qualifications on an individual basis. Mature students

GCSE maths is also required for entry onto the Integrated Foundation Year for BA (Hons) Architecture. For Integrated Foundation Year of this degree, you will need a minimum of 64 UCAS points.

If you’re returning to study as a mature student, your entry requirements may differ, so email us at admissions@uca.ac.uk and we’ll guide you through the process and what you need to do to secure a place.

BMus (Hons) Composition for Screen

You can find out more about becoming a mature student at UCA, by visiting www.uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/maturestudents/

Applicants will need an A Level in music or music technology, or Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM, LCMM, Trinity College, Rockschool or others recognised by Ofqual). BSc (Hons) Games Development Applicants will need five GCSE passes at grade 9 to 4 and/or A* to C, including English language, maths (grade 9–6/A*– B) and science or physics (grade 9–6/A*– B) for entry onto the main degree or the Integrated Foundation Year.

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UCAS tariff points The UCAS Tariff is a point system which compares a wide range of qualifications to enable universities to operate a fairer decision-making process when it comes to making offers. You can find the tariff value of your qualifications using the UCAS Tariff calculator at ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator Not all qualifications are included in the tariff, so don’t worry if you can’t find your qualification – if it’s not there, get in touch and we’ll confirm whether we accept it.

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Open Days at UCA

Coming to an Open Day is a great way to find out more about UCA, the courses we offer, and whether this is the right place for you. When you visit us on campus, you’ll get a feel for life in our creative community and a taste of how our courses can help you turn your passions into an exciting and impactful career. Plan your Open Day If you decide to come to an Open Day, you’ll need to book a place through our website. It’s easy and free to do, and you’ll also be able to register for any talks you'd like to go to. These include presentations about life at UCA, how to put a portfolio together, and how to fund your studies. There will also be campus and accommodation tours. Our academics and student ambassadors will be around to chat about what life here is really like.

Browse dates and book your place:

Chat to a student: uca.ac.uk/chat Explore our online talks: uca.ac.uk/live How to apply

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The prospectus is a collaborative project between the University for the Creative Arts and the following companies and individuals:

UCA Canterbury New Dover Road Canterbury, Kent CT1 3AN +44 (0) 1227 817302

Creative Direction: Louise Richardson

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Design: Spin Communications Ltd spin.co.uk Print: Belmont Press Ltd belmont.co.uk Cover: Kate Bones Campus photography: Liz Carrington, Katie Chuter, Iain Crockart, Teresa Dale, Sam Garner, Michelle Marshall, James Newton, Chris Russell, Chris Tuck Student work: Students of UCA, credited where appropriate

All information correct at the time of print. For the latest updates please visit uca.ac.uk or email enquiries@uca.ac.uk

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