UCA Postgraduate Prospectus 2018 by University for the Creative Arts

No.1 for arts in London & the South East

We are the highest ranked arts University in the London and South East region in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017 and The Guardian University League Tables 2017

Welcome to UCA

Postgraduate study has become increasingly popular in the UK, with over 318,000 people choosing to study at postgraduate level in 2015/16*. Postgraduate qualifications can set you apart when competing with other candidates in the jobs market – in fact, the UK Commission for Employment and Skills predicts that roughly one in seven jobs are likely to need a postgraduate degree by 2022. At UCA, we pride ourselves on offering rich, practice-based postgraduate courses with expert teaching from world-renowned staff, high-calibre facilities, and excellent career advice. Our courses are internationally recognised in the creative industries for the development of specialist skills, allowing you to build on expertise in your chosen field. As well as allowing our students to take a natural and seamless journey from undergraduate study to postgraduate certification, we also offer a wealth of

career-changing possibilities for those looking to excel in the creative industries. Each of our campuses is a thriving hub of uniquely collaborative creativity with cutting-edge, creative environments, packed with the latest equipment and resources, to support your learning and fully prepare you for a successful career in the creative industries. To discover more, visit our postgraduate webpages: uca.ac.uk/postgraduate

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Contents

Course listing

8–9

Why do a postgraduate degree?

10–11

Levels of study

12–13

Our courses Animation

14–15

Architecture & Interior Design

16–19

Crafts & Product Design

20–25

Creative Education

26–27

Fashion & Textiles

28–31

Film & TV

32–35

Fine Art

36–39

Graphic Design & Illustration

40–43

Marketing, Management & Promotion

44–45

Photography

46–49

Our campus communities

50–59

Accommodation

62–65

Our international community

66–69

Course facilities & student resources

70–71

Library & Student Services

72–73

Our research culture

76–77

Fees & finance

78–79

How to apply

Disha Seth â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MA Glass UCA Farnham

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Course listing

Epsom Farnham Rochester Distance learning

Graduate Certificate in Creative Arts Education Graduate Diploma: Art & Design MA Animation MA Architecture MA Ceramics MA Contemporary Jewellery MA Creative Arts Education MA Curatorial Practice MA Design, Innovation & Brand Management MA Documentary Practices MA Fashion Business & Management MA Fashion Marketing & Communication MA Fashion Photography MA Fine Art MA Fine Art MA Fine Art MA Filmmaking 8

MA Glass

MA Graphic Design MA Illustration MA Interior Design MA Jewellery MA Metalwork MA Photography MA Product Design MA Printed Textiles for Fashion & Interiors MA Textiles MA Urban Design MA Visual Communication Master of Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2) MBA Fashion Business MFA Photography

MPhil/PhD Programme MRes Crafts

PG Certificate in Creative Arts Education MBA Fashion Business & Management

Why do a postgraduate degree?

Prof. Roni Brown is the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Development, and Professor of Visual & Educational Cultures at the University for the Creative Arts. “Postgraduate students come to UCA because they have a burning ambition to take their discipline further and to a higher level. For some students it’s about pursuing research and discovering new things. For others it’s because they want to change their career and take another route in their vocational lives and see postgraduate study as a way to do that.

“Because of the proximity of so many different creative courses, you’re learning alongside students in so many other creative

disciplines so it’s a very rich, focused, intensive study experience here at UCA. Your peer group are all there with you pursuing a similar ambition – there is a sense of learning together that makes postgraduate level very different as a way of study. “You’re working alongside the research community of the university so it feels like you’re studying alongside the very best in the discipline and that makes it a very privileged experience to have. “We have an astonishing community of staff who are engaged in their professional practice and their research, and I think that’s what makes UCA so incredibly special.”

Further your career A postgraduate degree can give you better access to higher-paid jobs, with studies showing that you can earn up to 30% more over the course of your career compared to those with an undergraduate degree. Specialise If you're already a creative professional, a postgraduate degree will provide you with an opportunity to update and refine certain skills, or to develop new or experimental ideas. Change direction A taught postgraduate degree could act as a conversion course to a different career by equipping you with a whole new skillset. Pursue your passion If you enjoyed your undergraduate degree and want to continue to immerse yourself in the subject, an extra year in postgraduate education, or even staying to complete a PhD or Research degree, is a rewarding and fulfilling pathway.

Gain qualifications To become a registered architect takes seven years, with a combination of study and experience in the field. Our School of Architecture at UCA Canterbury offers both a BA (Hons) and MArch in Architecture to take you through the educational requirements. These courses are unconditionally validated by the Architects’ Registration Board and Royal Institute of British Architects (ARB/RIBA).

Levels of study

Master of Arts (MA) – This is our most common postgraduate degree option, available in a range of subjects across each of our campuses (see page 50). The course is one year when studied full time (from September to September).

Master of Research (MRes) – UCA offers an MRes in Crafts, a bespoke and uniquely tailored course, to those wishing to research their chosen material, its impact on society and its social and historical context. The course is one year when studied full time (September to September).

Master of Business Administration (MBA) – We offer this degree for Fashion Business at UCA Epsom. It is one year when studied full time (September to September). This type of degree focuses on developing your strategic, management and communication skills in a specialist creative context.

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) – We offer the opportunity to study for an MPhil on any of our campuses. This is a research degree that is taken after completing a taught Masters’ degree, such as an MA. You can choose your research area from a selection of specialist creative areas. This is a two-year course when studied full time (September to September both years).

Master of Architecture (MArch) – Our MArch in Architecture, available at UCA Canterbury, is Part 2 in becoming a registered architect with the Architects’ Registration Board and Royal Institute of British Architects (ARB/RIBA). It is two years when studied full time (September to September both years). Master of Fine Arts (MFA) – This is a two-year course when studied full time (studying September to May both years). We offer an MFA in Photography which places emphasis on professional practice and development.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – We also offer the opportunity to study for a PhD on any of our campuses. This is a research degree that is taken after completing either a taught Masters’ degree or an MPhil. This is a three-year course when studied full time (September to September each year).

Animation With a long history of delivering expert animation education, we’ll provide you with a strong interdisciplinary approach to your studies. We offer a dynamic environment in which you'll be able to engage with the animated form in traditional 2D and 3D stop motion, as well as the theoretical aspects of the discipline, developing your practical art with professional development. Our animation courses attract students from around the world and have a rich cultural mix, engaging some of the most original portfolios seen in industry.

“It was the visual effects in two particular films that first inspired me to want to work in Animation – Terminator 2 and Jurassic Park. Seeing a 40-foot CGI T-Rex chasing a 4x4 through a jungle was pretty mind blowing!

Staff profile – Jon Hunt Senior Lecturer, CGI Animation at UCA Farnham

“There are many steps in the creation of animated films and content. Particularly in the discipline of 3D animation, my career experiences have taught me fundamental production workflows and techniques. It is mainly this knowledge and experience that I pass on to my students. “I think one of the most important things for students to learn is to approach their studies with a positive, open mind. It’s about learning to discover and embrace what an arts education can introduce you to. Being a student at UCA in the current climate has never been so exciting. Access to resources and exploring a range of techniques – from traditional practices through to establishing new innovative techniques – is all possible.”

Courses offered MA Animation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Farnham This course has a long history of nurturing creative, innovative and challenging animators and has incomparable alumni. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be supported in developing practical skills while fostering a high standard of diverse critical approaches. uca.ac.uk/ma-animation

Stop motion studio

Architecture & Interior Design

Staff profile – John Bell Course Leader, Master of Architecture, UCA Canterbury “I have had an interest in architecture from an early age and a desire to understand the development of cities in particular. Architecture has always played a somewhat didactic role in societies – we are concerned with ideas and objects which may well be in the world for some considerable time, thus we have certain responsibilities to produce work which is considered and appropriate to its situation. The moment I was confronted by architecture as a site of disingenuity made an enduring impression, which has informed my work since. “I have been fortunate to work in a variety of contexts, from large-scale infrastructure projects to exhibition design. My practice informs my teaching from a direct experience of design challenges to the necessity to work collaboratively. We can only achieve our ends if we carry others with us – this is of particular importance in the MArch course which proceeds discursively, encouraging students to articulate and to negotiate their proposals within the studio and often with external partners.

“My own work inevitably informs aspects of my teaching. I think it is important for students to have some understanding of the interests and backgrounds of those who are guiding their education and I am committed, as are the rest of the MArch team, to bringing our work to students – after all, they trust us to give them advice at an important

juncture in their education, it seems only fair that we declare our personal positions. “The most valuable thing I believe a student can learn is how to make informed choices – this is at the heart of the MArch, indeed discrimination is the essence of all design. Architecture is informed by complex networks of interchange, with the consequence that a single decision may well link through a project to profound effect. “In order to find your voice as a designer, you need access to a stimulating and well-equipped location, somewhere you feel happy to work and most importantly access to the time and support necessary to achieve your potential. “Situated in the heart of Canterbury, we offer excellent staff-student ratios, teaching in ample studio spaces where you can really feel at home, on a compact campus with a strong community spirit. This is combined with excellent support facilities including our dedicated Trak Lab, where you can access VR and motion tracking kit and our Fab Lab where the laser cutters, CNC and 3D printers are available to all students.”

Our School of Architecture is ranked in the top five for Architecture courses by the 2017 Guardian University Guide. We’ve been delivering professionally accredited qualifications in Architecture for 60 years and all our courses are staffed by talented practitioners who are working in some of the most ground-breaking and progressive firms in the industry. “I have a background in architectural engineering which was very technical. Studying at UCA has really pushed me to think outside of the box and to be more creative. MA Urban Design gave me the opportunity to further develop these interests. Looking back I am really proud of the choices that I have made. I have now moved to Tokyo and I am working at an architecture and urbanism firm while I also do research of my own. Tenesha Caton – MA Urban Design UCA Canterbury, 2014

“Having had the opportunity during the MA Urban Design course to enhance my knowledge of such a current and important topic, I have realised that companies I am in contact with are especially interested in my projects related to cities and their environmental challenges.” “Joining UCA was my logical next step. UCA welcomes foreign students and boasts world-class tertiary education. This city’s architectural heritage speaks for itself. Studying at UCA will multiply my options to work around the world. The Urban Design MA course in Canterbury has seen me approach near architectural treasure and meeting like-minded students has been a thrilling foretaste of what I can expect at UCA.”

Mohamed Telli – MA Urban Design student, UCA Canterbury

“The UCA family is more than just a university for me, it’s a family where you can discuss any idea with so many talented people from different backgrounds – which I think is a key thing for any positive creative community. “My favourite thing about studying at UCA is being able create and think of every single detail of everything I dreamed of with the best technological facilities such as laser cutting, 3D printing and workshops.” Aliriza Eren – MA Architecture student, UCA Canterbury “I felt a postgraduate degree was the necessary progressive step in my career to qualify as an Architect – I chose UCA because I wanted to study in a creative and diverse environment where I could be inspired and motivated by other disciplines within art and design.

Antonia Adjei-Mensah – Master of Architecture RIBA Part 2 student, UCA Canterbury

“My time at UCA has challenged me both creatively and intellectually. I really enjoy being given the freedom to explore any of my ideas in different mediums, and in return staff give their full support and expertise – the academics are completely invested in your projects and are always helping bring out the best in you.” “I chose UCA Canterbury for the city itself; it’s a beautiful and bustling historic place with wonderful architecture on display. Alongside that, I found the intimate design studios on campus and agendas of the School of Architecture interesting and that has helped me evolve personally and professionally.

Daniel Stilwell – MA Architecture student, UCA Canterbury

“I enjoy the academic and creative challenges of writing about and designing architecture. The course pushed me to further my theoretical knowledge and pushed me to constantly be critiquing what architecture was and what it could be. The course allowed me to experiment and embrace emerging research methodologies in both my theoretical and design work.”

Karim Alsaifi – MA Interior Design, UCA Canterbury

Courses offered MA Architecture – Canterbury This course encourages its students to develop ground-breaking builds with round-the-clock access to high-calibre facilities. For those students wishing to become fully certified Architects, this course provides a solid foundation to its sister course, Master of Architecture (ARB/RIBA certified), see below.

MA Interior Design – Canterbury This course enables you to develop an individual approach to spatial design. An emphasis on ecological issues and processes is a prominent aspect of this course, and acts as a foundation for your future career.

uca.ac.uk/ma-architecture

uca.ac.uk/ma-interior-design

Master of Architecture – Canterbury (ARB/RIBA Part 2) The second part of our Master of Architecture (MArch) professional qualification is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), enabling you to become a registered architect.

MA Urban Design – Canterbury A bespoke course taught by Senior Lecturer and architect, Gabor Stark. With a rising demand for well-designed urban spaces, this course is tailored to develop and enhance your understanding of contemporary issues in urbanism in order to meet and exceed the needs of the changing world around us.

uca.ac.uk/march-architecture

uca.ac.uk/ma-urban-design

Crafts & Product Design

Bottom: Sadie Chesterman Bailey â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MA Jewellery UCA Farnham

Studying a postgraduate Crafts and Design course at UCA is suited to highly motivated and talented people who wish to work at the forefront of their creative discipline, providing the opportunity to explore new areas of research and develop individual design identities. It's a project-led and studio-based environment with close tutorial guidance. Rigorous research will encourage you to explore a wide range of approaches, from traditional to contemporary influences of art, craft, design and technology.

Staff profile – Rebecca Skeels Subject leader for MA Crafts & Design UCA Farnham “I love working with a variety of materials, being creative, pushing ideas and continually learning. I really enjoy discovering and working around the network of people that this career creates. “I’ve run my own business since 1994 in designing and making jewellery, giving me direct experience in designing, making, exhibiting, selling through galleries as well as direct to customers. I work on commissions as well as my own collections, and have exhibited throughout galleries, shops, craft shows and trade exhibitions in the UK and abroad. “I continually expand my collections with more research and experimentation, taking opportunity of new, developing and different materials and technologies. Working on a multidiscipline course has given me the chance to develop my interest in other materials, working closely with the students that have chosen glass and ceramics as a specialist area, as much as the students working with jewellery, silversmithing and metalwork. As a result, I like to introduce projects that encourage the cohort to consider combining materials in their final designs and expanding their knowledge of materials and cross disciplinary activities. “My research is as much in learning and assisting others as it is in craft practice, and I enjoy working closely with the New Ashgate Trust, the Association for Contemporary Jewellery, The Guild of Hand Engravers, Farnham Maltings as well as other industry related organisations and groups. “By continuing to develop my skills within my specialist area, I think this highlights my enthusiasm for the crafts and the sharing of knowledge and information. This all feeds into my teaching, working closely with students, academics and technicians to

develop a variety of teaching activities to make their experience enjoyable and effective. “The key element I like to instil in MA students, is to value exploration, reflection, and development of ideas as well as executing design ideas and developments through materials. “Students usually come to do an MA for the structure, the challenge and environment which allows them to develop as a creative practitioner whether to alter direction within their specialism, or to explore new and alternative options within their research interests. “We have a variety of students embark on the MA from various backgrounds, for example interior architecture and design, teaching, fine art and even nursing and science. They’ve usually been learning how to make, or making for some years through short courses and at home, so have skills in various processes, designing and making, but want to redirect their practice into new directions. “Here at UCA, the MA students within the School of Crafts and Design work together across material specialisms, learning from each other’s knowledge as well as the programme itself. There is a good balance of taught and self-managed time providing good workshop access as well as sessions that support a creative practice in business, costing, filming and photography.”

“Contemporary Jewellery is an exciting subject to work in – its remit is wide in terms of materials and approaches to practice and encourages a highly personal approach to designing and making jewellery.” Debra Allman – Course Leader Jewellery

Courses offered MRes Crafts – Farnham This course concentrates on the written histories and critical analyses of craft organisations, artists, theories and craft exhibitions, as well as discussions from management, educational and theoretical perspectives.

MA Jewellery – Farnham This course is project-led and studio-based with tutorial guidance, and explores a wide range of approaches, from the traditional specialist trades to the contemporary influences of art, craft, design and technology.

uca.ac.uk/mres-crafts

uca.ac.uk/ma-jewellery

MA Contemporary Jewellery – Rochester Celebrating the contribution of individual artists and designer-makers, this course will allow you to extend the boundaries of your practice by examining cutting edge ideas in jewellery.

MA Metalwork – Farnham This course will allow you to expand your skills and experience in the areas of forge work, foundry work and metal-smithing.

uca.ac.uk/ma-contemporary-jewellery

uca.ac.uk/ma-metalwork

MA Ceramics – Farnham A project-led and studio-based programme with tutorial guidance, this course supports a wide range of ceramics practices, including historical, traditional and contemporary.

MA Product Design – Farnham This course provides a conceptual process and context for the development of creative and innovative products, and includes the study of socio-cultural and economic issues, new technologies and creative visual language in relation to your practice.

uca.ac.uk/ma-ceramics

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MA Glass – Farnham This course is project-led and studio-based with tutorial guidance, and explores a wide range of approaches, from the traditional specialist trades to the contemporary influences of art, craft, design and technology.

MA Printed Textiles for Fashion & Interiors – Rochester Offering a practice-based, design-led experience, this course will give you the freedom to explore and combine traditional, handcrafted design and production techniques with the latest innovations in digital technology, while researching constantly evolving materials and new technologies.

uca.ac.uk/ma-glass

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MA Textiles – Farnham Constructed around the development of individual research into textile culture, craft and design; this course enables you to combine previous experience of textiles practice with a personal project.

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Naoya Doi â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MA Textiles UCA Farnham

“I opted to do a postgraduate at UCA because, I could do the degree and keep my full-time job. It needs just two days a week so I was able to compress my full-time work hours to four days, and I chose the UCA because it is the only institution in the south that does an MA in Glass alone. The tuition fees also attracted me because I felt these were reasonable.

Claire Crawford – MA Glass student UCA Farnham

“I am hoping that having an MA in Glass on my CV will mean that galleries take my work seriously and do not regard me as an amateur.”

“I opted to study at UCA Farnham as it had such a good feel to the campus when I came down for my interview. The fact that I travelled all that way said to me that this was the place for me. I love the fact that workshops were separated into individual process spaces plus a hot shop!

Ruth Brewis – MA Glass student UCA Farnham

“The atmosphere around the campus inspires you to continue and strive to do the best you can. It’s early days for me so it will be interesting to see how things move on from here over the next two years.”

Left: Tami Ishida – MA Glass UCA Farnham

Top: Julie Massie – MA Ceramics UCA Farnham

Creative Education Our Creative Arts Education courses are designed to help you teach and support the learning of students in creative arts environments, both in Further Education and Higher Education contexts. Whether you’re returning to the study of education or you’re currently working in a teaching or learning support role, our part-time courses will help you navigate the creative arts education landscape and develop your own approach to your practice. After completing respective MA Fine Art degrees, Katie Jolin and Holly Rogers are both studying for their Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Arts Education whilst also working at UCA and collaborating on an artistic project together.

“I decided to embark on a postgraduate degree at UCA because I wanted to strengthen my artistic practice, not only in skill but in confidence, and to meet and work with like-minded artists. I wanted to get into facilitating workshops and was intrigued by the NADSC and Easter and Summer Schools. “I currently work for WP (Widening Participation) facilitating workshops in schools, colleges and pupil referral units in Kent. I run the National Saturday Arts and Design club at Canterbury UCA and am also the photographer and marketing officer for the Herbert Read Gallery. I got into all of these positions through my MA and I hope to carry on these positions whilst working on my practice and exhibiting alongside.

Katie Jolin – MA Fine Art UCA Canterbury, 2016 & PG Cert student, UCA

“I chose UCA because I wanted to mix with a wide range of artists and the studio was buzzing with activity when I visited. Dr Terry Perk, who runs the MA in Canterbury, was so enthusiastic and passionate – I was sold at the interview. “UCA is such an exciting university to be a part of, we are spoilt with incredible practicing artists leading the courses and supporting us technically. There is always a positive atmosphere that makes the studios and workshops such a joy to work in, as well as constant encouragement and enthusiasm.”

“Initially, I chose UCA Rochester for my foundation studies as it had a really positive reputation in my local area (I live close by, in Gravesend) as being the place to be if you were creative. I have stayed at UCA since that point for all my studies, and am now working for the University because of the positive creative community and unique environment that UCA offers.

Holly Rogers – MA Fine Art UCA Canterbury, 2016 & PG Cert student, UCA “After initially studying Foundation Art and Design at the Rochester campus, I had progressed onto the BA Fine Art degree at UCA Canterbury, and had loved every minute of it. After graduating in 2014, I felt like my practice had a final chapter still to explore – so I applied for the MA Fine Art.

“MA Fine Art at Canterbury really encourages students to get involved with projects both with other students on the course and outside artists and galleries. This was something that was really important to me – you want to feel like there is a ‘real world’ outside of your course, and having UCA led exhibition spaces, like Brewery Tap in Folkestone, as well as links to Turner Contemporary in Margate, means that participants on the course can operate more as ‘artists’ than ‘students’. “Since the MA, I have been working as a tutor for UCA, as well as exploring my practice as an artist further – the MA helped me to refine my practice and I use the skills I learnt on the MA a lot when teaching others.”

Courses offered MA Creative Arts Education – Epsom Two years part-time study This course is designed for those who wish to return to the study of education, with a view to revisit topics covered previously, or to address new issues that have emerged as a result of changes in the creative arts education landscape. uca.ac.uk/ma-creative-arts-education

Graduate Certificate in Creative Arts Education – Epsom, September-April, part-time This course is for staff in Further Education (FE) or Higher Education (HE) Institutions who are new or fairly new to teaching or who are in supporting learning roles. Tailored for creative arts teachers, you’ll explore how students learn in creative arts subjects as well as developing an inclusive approach to support student learning.

Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Arts Education – Epsom, September-April, part-time Designed for those who have either completed the Graduate Certificate in Creative Arts Education, or who have more than three years’ full=time or equivalent teaching experience, this course explores issues of pedagogy in creative arts disciplines. You’ll also have the opportunity to conduct a small-scale research project and reflect on practice. This course is registered at our Epsom campus but sessions take place alternately at UCA Epsom and UCA Rochester. uca.ac.uk/postgrad-cert-creative-arts-education

This course is registered at our Epsom campus but sessions take place alternately at UCA Epsom and UCA Rochester. uca.ac.uk/grad-cert-creative-arts-education

Fashion & Textiles Our Fashion school is one of the largest in the UK and encompasses all aspects of the industry from the design, cut and production of garments and textiles, right through to fashion marketing, management and retail, and fashion photography. Staff profile – Lesley Millar Professor of Textile Culture, Director of International Textile Research Centre “A passion for colour first inspired me to work in Textiles, that and not being able to find the colours I loved in the cloth available in the shops, so I decided I would find out how to do it myself. Then the qualities of the various fibres totally seduced me – the reflective vibrancy of silk, the soft warmth of wool and so it carried on, and still does to this day. “I ran my own successful studio for almost 30 years before I began to focus on research. This means I can draw on a very wide range of references for the students to benefit from, from working with a client, costings and business plans, to helping students understand both the commercial and the art world and how research benefits practice. “My practice is one of building on what I know and discovering connections which take me into areas I haven't worked in before, challenging my own assumed certainties. In order to do this I ask myself what I want to discover and identify my research question or questions. This is the methodology that MA students need to apply to their own practice and they can see working models when they look at my practice.

“For those who have life experience, a postgraduate course is the opportunity to

step back and step outside, to re-engage with practice in ways that are different from working in one's own studio. Letting go can be challenging and to do so in a supportive environment is wonderfully liberating. The workshops at UCA are fabulous and can be generators of new thinking and innovation you would never have imagined. “Postgraduate Textiles students have incredible networking experiences available to them at UCA. They have the opportunity to become involved in the international projects I organise, work with international designers and artists, particularly from Japan, and contribute towards exhibitions, publications and conferences. We also have work experience programmes and actively encourage and support students to enter competitions, with an amazing success rate. “I think studying for an MA is hugely enjoyable – when studying for a BA you’re starting from scratch, when studying for a PhD the expectations are so high, but for an MA you’re expanding and developing something that you’re already passionate about. What's not to love about that!”

Rosie Baxter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MA Textiles UCA Farnham

“I’d already had a good experience at UCA from studying BA Textiles in 1984. After some research into current comparison MA courses it was clear that they still had a great reputation and offered good opportunities.

Kathy Williams – Kathy Williams MA Textiles student (part-time) UCA Farnham

“My experience so far has been a really positive one. It’s great to be part of a supportive and creative community and meet other like-minded people. The opportunities for networking and professional development are good as are the chances to experience unique lectures and quality mentoring. It has also given me a great opportunity for professional development and expanded my network of contacts.”

Courses offered MBA Fashion Business – Epsom Aimed at fashion managers with relevant experience, this course will help you build the skills and knowledge needed to drive innovation and find new solutions to complex global issues within fashion business. uca.ac.uk/mba-fashion-business

MA Fashion Business & Management – Epsom Ideal for those looking to excel in business within management positions in the fashion industry, this course brings creative thinking and innovation to the forefront of fashion management. uca.ac.uk/ma-fashion-business-management

MA Fashion Marketing & Communication – Epsom This course combines core marketing and communication skills to build a comprehensive portfolio of knowledge central to this fast-changing sector and intrinsic to today’s world-class fashion communicators. uca.ac.uk/ma-fashion-marketing-communication

MA Fashion Photography – Rochester As a student of MA Fashion Photography, you’ll build upon your existing fashion and photography knowledge to identify, develop and manage a Masters project. uca.ac.uk/ma-fashion-photography

Left: Shradha Rai – Fashion Textiles: Print UCA Rochester

MA Textiles – Farnham This course is constructed around the development of individual research into textile culture, craft and design, enabling you to combine previous experience of textiles practice with a personal project. uca.ac.uk/ma-textiles

Film & TV Our Film School in Farnham has built an enviable reputation. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helped produce Oscar and BAFTA winners and a high-profile alumni network thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contributed to many global movies, including James Bond, Harry Potter, Star Wars: Rogue One, Godzilla, Mission Impossible, Pride and Lilting. Our MA tutors have worked with the likes of the BBC and Channel 4, our staff and visiting industry professionals also hold high profile connections with the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky, HBO and Discovery to keep you in-the-know of industry movement and career opportunities, as well as personal and professional development on your individual projects. Many of our students have won awards for their extraordinary work.

“From an early age I became interested in photography, following my grandfather who was a photographer. Then, at age 15, a friend of my mother’s needed a boy to run film cans around for his new company in the West End of London. I took the job and began the long process of learning film production, from people like director Ken Loach, producer Tony Garnett and many more. Inspiration indeed! Staff profile – Chris Pinnock Studio & Lighting Technician

“My own industry career has ranged from the camera department as an operator, first assistant camera and Director of Photography, right through to editing. Students are welcome to, and often do, draw on these experiences to enhance their own body of work throughout their studies. “One of the most important things for an MA student to learn, in my opinion, is to pick up on the fine points of the craft they hope to engage with. Learn from experience and those that can impart it to them, always experiment where possible. “Many of the finest directors and film makers still craft in the medium. I think there will always be call for film with a digital crossover.

Left: Jasmine Magdy Gabr – MA Documentary Practices UCA Farnham

“I believe a postgraduate course can only enhance an established career, even if a student has had a break from education. Life is a constant cycle of learning, there will always be boundaries to push in the art of filmmaking.”

Courses offered MA Filmmaking – Farnham You'll develop high-level skills in a specific department of fiction film production, in a learning environment which nurtures technical excellence in the creation of cinematic sound and image. uca.ac.uk/ma-filmmaking

MA Documentary Practices – Farnham Developed in response to new trends within creative documentary practice, this course will allow you to undertake cross-disciplinary work between new media, photography and film. uca.ac.uk/ma-documentary-practices

Chris Pinnock & students

Graduate Asha Ahmed Mwilu was awarded the 2016 Overall Award at the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards for her investigative documentary, Terror Crossing, which unearthed some of the ways that terrorists are managing to cross the border from Somalia into Kenya.

Asha Ahmed Mwilu – MA Documentary Practices UCA Farnham

On being named the joint winner of the Overall Award, Asha says: “It’s always a bittersweet moment to win an award in journalism because we are fuelled by so many selfless moments when we do our work. This award, however, is so different as it raises the credibility to my name as an African journalist and more importantly reignites debate on a subject I am most passionate about. It really is a great honour to be recognised on the continent.” The CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards are the most prestigious and respected accolades for journalists across Africa.

Asha Ahmed Mwilu – MA Documentary Practices UCA Farnham

Fine Art Our MA Fine Art and Curatorial Practice courses at UCA Canterbury and UCA Farnham are rich in their own distinctive cultures, each benefiting from a specific regional creative dynamic. We also offer the only distance learning programme of its kind in Europe at our Open learning platform, OCA. Our relationships with regional museums and galleries include Watts Gallery, where graduating students regularly undertake residencies, and the work of our staff is frequently exhibited at prestigious venues such as the Royal Academy, Hayward Gallery and Guildhall Art Gallery.

Courses offered MA Curatorial Practice – Canterbury Developed in partnership with Turner Contemporary, this course offers you the opportunity to think about and engage with art and issues of cultural regeneration through curatorial activity. uca.ac.uk/ma-curatorial-practice

MA Fine Art – Farnham Our course at UCA Farnham is unique in that it provides students studying at postgraduate level with a range of first-class facilities, including bronze foundry, printmaking, metals, wood and casting resources. uca.ac.uk/study/courses/ma-fine-art-farnham uca.ac.uk/ma-fine-art-farnham

MA Fine Art - Canterbury Questioning and exploring personal strategies for making art, we offer a reflective environment in which to understand the ideas and contexts that make your practice meaningful. The cross-disciplinary structure of the course encourages connections with other modes of thinking and working.

MA Fine Art – Open College of the Arts Our MA in Fine Art at OCA is the only distance learning programme of its kind in Europe. It is an ideal course for artist practitioners, art teachers, tutors and graduates wishing to take their studies further.

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students about what they’ve done since they left us and they all speak about how the course equipped them to be both ambitious and resilient. So many of them go on to do great projects and develop entrepreneurial careers in the arts.

Staff profile – Dr Terry Perk Course leader for MA Fine Art and MA Curatorial Practice at UCA Canterbury and Associate Head of School for Fine Art & Photography “I’ve always been interested in forms of collaboration within my own art practice and have developed a number of public art commissions collaboratively. The nature of my practice always includes a community of other practitioners, experts and technicians and I’ve always felt that it both enhances the critical rigour, but also the fun of the projects for students that I work with. This idea of ‘communities of practice’ is also central to the pedagogic design and delivery of the courses I’ve taught. For many of our students that sense of community is at the heart of their experience with us. “Where possible I invite students to work with me on projects I’m developing as part of my own research or in response to a commission. My practice works much more like an architectural atelier than a conventional art studio, and so it gives students the opportunity to engage with all stages of the work’s development. It’s important to me that there is a legacy to their involvement with these projects and the confidence and ambition this instils in the students always amazes me. “I’ve always felt that the measure of success for me isn’t simply what each student produces at the end of a course, but how well-equipped they are to manage their practice in the years after. Each year we invite alumni back to talk to our current

“Our students come to study with us for a number of reasons and at different stages in their careers. We have a large number of students join us directly from their undergraduate course with a desire to maintain a momentum they have generated in the last year of their practice. Others join us having taken a few years out from a BA and want to reengage with the facilities and critical skills development afforded by an MA. We also have a large number of mid-career artists looking to re-examine and expand their practice in an academic context. For all of these, though, it’s always about being part of a community of other practitioners and having the opportunity to question and drive their practice alongside other artists. “I’ve always felt that the unique thing about studying at UCA is that it is a specialist art and design institution. In joining an MA with us you are instantly part of a wider creative community that all share a broader interest in the value and purpose of the arts within our culture. The scale of our campus communities really encourages this sense of shared interests and purpose and our students often talk about this as an incredibly important part of their experience.”

Katherine Trigg – MA Fine Art UCA Farnham

“I’ve been teaching Art & Design for a long time, but I needed a challenge. I’ve been a practicing artist for almost 20 years and I felt that I had come to a halt, and needed to have some more intellectual stimulation to really just push myself that bit more.

Cate Field – MA Fine Art student UCA Farnham

“That is exactly what has happened at UCA, it’s been brilliant. I had a look at the end of year shows for undergraduate and postgraduate, and I was really impressed with what was going on so I decided this is where I needed to be. “I wanted to pursue my career further, so having the Masters was part of that academic progression. It’s given me a lot more confidence in aspects of both my teaching career and my career as an artist. I’ve had the opportunity to try out new things, approach people, find out more about the world and what’s going on.”

“I graduated from UCA in 2009 but since then I’ve missed the intellectual stimulus, the fun students, the library, and I just wanted to push myself a bit more. For me, coming back to UCA has been about getting the stimulation and enjoyment of being here, rather than a means to an end. I needed a break from what I was doing and to get myself out of a rut - I think it’s given me a lot more confidence and enthusiasm and willingness to experiment in different areas. Hilary Champion – MA Fine Art student UCA Farnham

“Mixing with younger students is great, because they’ve got completely different view on life to me and different experiences, different interests – I didn’t want to be with people my own age, I wanted to be back here in the thick of it.” “I came to UCA for a postgraduate degree because I had been practicing as an artist for about four years on my own and I’d hit a ceiling in terms of networks, intellectual stimulus and where I was going with my work. I needed to step it up and I thought I could only do that if I was surrounded by other people doing the same thing.

Susan Merrick – MA Fine Art student UCA Farnham

“My neighbour was doing an MA at UCA and she suggested I have a look around. I went into the Fine Art department and just loved being in that space. “Choosing to do this MA has made my career, I have to say. Partly because of the confidence it’s given me, but also because of the connections that I’ve made in terms of other artists. I’m not just stuck in a bubble, I’m finding out about other artists, about exhibitions and other things that are going on that I just wouldn’t have had access to before I came on this course.”

Graphic Design & Illustration Our postgraduate students are encouraged to challenge the boundaries of Graphic Design and Illustration in both practice and context. Our courses aim to promote specialism and mastery in your own unique area of graphic design or illustration, which you'll identify and develop with us as part of your MA. Enabling you to produce meaningful outcomes from informed research is a top priority. Our academic staff hold a wealth of experience in a range of disciplines, many are active practitioners in their field and participate in exciting commercial and research projects.

“I was awarded my PhD from the Department of Typography and Graphic Communication in 2013, investigating the legacy of the principles of Isotype. This has been my ongoing research interest ever since. The discipline of studying for a PhD so recently has allowed me to form a comprehensive overview of graphic design education from an academic standpoint at postgraduate level. Staff profile – Dr Sue Perks Lecturer MA Graphic Design UCA Epsom

“I myself came back to education to study a postgraduate course, after nearly 25 years! Returning to education after being immersed in commercial design activity gives you a fresh outlook on design, new ways of thinking and new ways to develop and apply your practice. “We welcome students from a variety of undergraduate courses at Epsom, which adds to the rich mix of talents and specialisms which we try hard to achieve every year. We are often helping students convert from their undergraduate studies to graphic design, so it is possible to change between your BA and MA fields of study.

Left: Dr Sue Perks and students Courses offered MA Graphic Design – Epsom This course has been structured to promote the role of designers as skilled professional communicators, and firmly embed a culture of research and problem solving into creative practice. uca.ac.uk/ma-graphic-design

MA Visual Communication – Canterbury On our course, you’ll be encouraged to develop new skills to strengthen and inform your design practice, and you’ll gain an understanding of the skill sets required for print, motion, and digital design.

“At UCA we have an exceptional mix of old and new technologies, which are all freely available to all, coupled with an excellent library and archives. Our class sizes are relatively small, with students coming from a variety of home, EU and non-EU countries. We aim to create a supportive, open, international family of students who we hope will become friends for life and continue to network long after they leave. MA Graphic Design works closely with MA Design, Innovation and Brand Management which helps to give our graphic designers a real business edge.”

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MA Illustration – Farnham You’ll be immersed in a creative and intellectual environment in which you can rigorously pursue a project of self-directed study, producing a body of work on a topic of your interest within the field of illustration. uca.ac.uk/ma-illustration

Angel Lugo-Hernandez – MA Graphic Design UCA Epsom

Mike Halliwell – MA Illustration UCA Farnham

Marketing, Management & Promotion We offer a great range of courses across our Marketing, Management and Promotion subject area, giving you the chance to develop skills in branding, advertising, promotion, forecasting, trends and merchandising. We’ll equip you with a thorough awareness of the processes, techniques and key principles of your chosen subject, and you’ll learn from expert and experienced tutors – a number of whom have worked for global brands such as Burberry, Topshop, Harvey Nichols, Calvin Klein and Paul Smith.

Staff profile – Lee Widdows Associate Head of School for Fashion

“I trained as a graphic designer and pursued a successful career as an art director and brand/trend consultant, working for clients including Marks and Spencer/Autograph, O2, Harrods, L’Oreal, Professionel, Molton Brown and British Airways. Working for Central Saint Martins in central London I taught Fashion Communication and Promotion at undergraduate level and subsequently took up the position of Director of Marketing and Communication before joining UCA in 2015. “Even if they’ve had a long break from education, or have already established a career, we find mature students want to – and indeed need to – return to education to up-skill and refine their acumen. The fashion industry is moving at such a pace, the opportunity to learn new skills and to understand the changes is essential to compete in this current environment. Here at UCA in fashion business we support you to re-enter the market with contemporary and pertinent knowledge, which is an advantage that is second to none”

“As a well-practised listener, I am able to work collaboratively and holistically with people from varying backgrounds and skillsets and I find it rewarding to mentor hard-working students effectively to maximise their potential towards their own career goals.

Staff profile – Brian Johnson Subject leader in MA Design, Innovation & Brand Management UCA Epsom “I have always been creative with a strong sense of direction. Working in the creative industry was always going to happen – art direction, project management and planning felt very natural as does communicating ideas and applying them. I have been fortunate enough to have been trusted and valued throughout my industry career whilst working alongside some genuine influencers and true mavericks.

“I’ve retained a clear understanding of industry and entrepreneurial activity, and enjoy keeping up to date with trends and innovation. I am well versed in project work and creative delivery. Authenticity is key and consistency is a critical attribute in teaching. “To me, the most valuable thing for a student to learn during their studies is the true value of their worth and how to apply it into their subject… and not to chase the money. “Students come back to study at a postgraduate level to either immerse themselves into new challenges or areas of research free of client restriction, or perhaps up skill their motivations and desires by trying something new and forging a different career goal. The majority of people succeeding in their MA are doing so simply because they recognise change as a better a way of doing things.”

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MA Design, Innovation & Brand Management – Epsom This course gives you the opportunity to study a combined curriculum that will significantly improve your professional and managerial capabilities, and encourages you to consider the value of branding in today’s competitive global environment

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Photography Our MA and MFA Photography courses approach photography as an expanded visual discipline – we offer bespoke postgraduate courses designed around the photographer as an individual artist and their journey. You'll be encouraged to confidently develop complex and extended photographic projects and engage with experimental and speculative approaches, capturing a subject with new, innovative styles and techniques and developing those into an industry-standard portfolio. Staff profile – Anna Fox Course Leader, Photography UCA Farnham

“My career experiences benefit my teaching immensely, one really needs the professional experience to be able to understand what can be achieved, what students should be aiming for, how they can achieve their aims and to impart the knowledge required in order that they can do this. “Being an active photographer means I am constantly updating my knowledge and then imparting this to the students in a way that enables them to build confidence on their own professionalism. The business of photography is highly competitive and our students go out with a distinct advantage as all the tutors are practicing photographers, writers, editors and curators. “Students on our MFA all come from quite different backgrounds including those who might have been professional photographers before. They come because they want to have tie to develop personal ideas and projects, to grow themselves, to take a new career path or simply to take a break.

“There are many different reasons that someone might want to study. Studying refreshes you and presents a whole new set of challenges and ideas to be explored – it can be challenging and it is always an immense pleasure.”

“It was a fascination with light and how lightmodulated the world around us that firstinspired me to begin my career in photography. I was attracted to documentaries in National Geographic and wanted to create work around place and people.

Staff profile – Heike Lowenstein Course Leader, Photography UCA Rochester

“Since then, I have gained a wide range of experience in the world of photography, including commercial photography in documentary, editorial, industrial and fashion advertising, as well as experience as an internationally exhibited and published fine art based practitioner and researcher, working with human geography, social sciences and architecture around themes of identity, place and belonging. “Throughout my time teaching, I’ve found that the most important elements for students to learn during their studies is to gain confidence in their own ability to be creative, and develop new ideas through critical engagement with culture, technology and creative industries. “Our courses prepare students for a host of careers in photography and the creative industries. Open access to funding and modes of dissemination as well as the exposure and opportunity to network with significant figures in the industry guarantees the best chance for success with their work.”

Courses offered MA Photography – Rochester Approaching photography as an expanded visual discipline, you'll be encouraged to confidently produce complex and extended photographic projects and engage with experimental and speculative approaches to making. uca.ac.uk/ma-photography

MFA Photography – Farnham MFA Photography offers you a rare opportunity for extended study and practice over two years at Masters level. A distinctive feature of our course is the development of a high level of professional and researchbased knowledge on the subject of photography. uca.ac.uk/mfa-photography

“My experience was everything I had hoped it would be. After graduating from my BA, I felt I lacked a real depth to my contextual and theoretical knowledge, and wanted to further develop this. The MA provided this in the first semester in a way that not only covered a lot of material and key concepts and theories, but also encouraged further development of my own research into theories more pertinent to my practice. Ollie Gapper – BA Photography (Contemporary Practice), Rochester, 2014; MA Photography, UCA Rochester, 2016; PhD Photography student, UCA Rochester.

Left: Elizabeth Ransom – MFA Photography UCA Farnham

“I really felt that the course provided me with the support I needed to develop my creative voice – something I have struggled with for years. It also saw me gain more practical/ vocational skills with project logistics, printing, file creation and design. “I’m now enrolled on a part-time PhD at UCA, studying the photobook and its relationship with failure and fracture. Writing my Research Proposal was probably one of the most complex pieces of writing I have ever put together, but thanks to the support of tutors on the MA, I was able to do so in a way that really helped me develop my own understanding of what it is I wanted to pursue into PhD study.”

Ela Stipičić – MA Photography UCA Rochester

Our campus communities

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UCA Epsom Ashley Road Epsom Surrey KT18 5BE +44 (0) 1372 728811

UCA Farnham Falkner Road Farnham Surrey GU9 7DS +44 (0) 1252 722441

UCA Rochester Fort Pitt Rochester Kent ME1 1DZ +44 (0) 1634 888702

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Visit any of our four campuses and you’ll find a thriving hub of collaborative creativity, each with plenty to offer as a place to live, study and enjoy. Our campus communities are the lifeblood of UCA. Each one reflects a unique blend of specialist creative courses – step through the doors and you’ll find an impressive array of high-spec equipment and resources at your fingertips. Whichever campus you choose to study at, you’ll be surrounded by like-minded people with the same interests and passions as you,

amongst both your fellow students and our talented and experienced staff. You’ll be encouraged to collaborate with other individuals from across our portfolio of disciplines, so you’ll learn much more than you ever imagined. Come and see where your creative journey will take you – turn the page for more information about each location or to join a campus tour on one of our Open Days, see uca.ac.uk/opendays

Canterbury

As a world-famous cosmopolitan city, Canterbury draws students from across the globe. Through its distinctive mix of ancient architecture and contemporary creativity, Canterbury is renowned as a regional capital of culture and gateway to Europe. Canterbury has an eclectic mix of laid-back pubs, live music and comedy venues, festivals and popular bars offering nights out to appeal to all tastes. You’ll also be within easy reach of London, as well as the towns of Ashford, Maidstone and Rochester if you fancy going further afield. Canterbury’s two theatres offer a wide programme, including opera, musicals, theatre, dance, music and stand-up comedy. And not be missed, the Canterbury Festival – held in October – is a major international arts festival that highlights the performing arts. Many of our graduates find that Canterbury offers more than other cities in helping them carve a career in the arts. We’ve forged strong links within Canterbury and East Kent’s vibrant international art scene with festivals, grants, paid apprenticeships, studio spaces and internships available for art and design students and graduates in the area.

We have a strong relationship with the Turner Contemporary and the Whitstable and

Folkstone Bi & Triennials. Canterbury even has its own Arts and Creative Development team, offering advice and information to arts practitioners, groups, businesses and members of the public. Our Canterbury campus is a short walk from the city centre and has a range of purpose-built studios, workshops and lecture theatres. With on-campus accommodation, a café, a newly refurbished bar and a range of art facilities including a specialist library, an art shop and the Herbert Read Gallery, the campus is a relaxed and creative environment to study in. Accommodation – UCA Canterbury has two blocks of student accommodation – Ian Drury House based on campus, and Hotham Court which is a 30-minute walk from campus. For details on Canterbury accommodation, turn to page 64 or visit the Accommodation page at uca.ac.uk/accommodation

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Epsom

With frequent appearances at the top of the league tables of the best places to live in the UK, Epsom has a friendly and communityfocused feel. It’s a lively and sociable historic market town located at the edge of the Surrey Hills – a creative hub that’s the perfect place to nurture your creative talent. Only a stone’s throw from central London, and with over 60 restaurants and pubs to choose from, Epsom has plenty to offer its student population. As well as having access to London’s South Bank direct to Waterloo, Epsom has an established and vibrant arts scene, boosted by exhibitions and activities organised by Surrey Arts, Surrey Contemporary Arts and Surrey Artists. The town has a strong arts presence and works hard to promote new talent – you can often see students’ work showcased in many venues across the town. If you’re seeking some creative inspiration, head down to the nearby Epsom Playhouse where you’ll find a calendar packed with live drama, opera, comedy and dance performances. Another local favourite is the Myers studio, a venue for jazz evenings, professional productions, and various community events. The flourishing high street has a continental feel to it – you can sit at a street café and watch the world go by or enjoy the mixture of big brands and independent shops. You’ll also find a multiplex cinema and choice of bars and nightclubs – not forgetting, of course, Epsom Downs racecourse, home of the world-famous Derby.

UCA Epsom is a hive of creativity, and is the first university in the UK to offer an MBA in Fashion Business. With multiple technical facilities on site, you’ll have a truly enriching learning experience. Our campus is a 10-minute walk from the train station, where you can travel into London in just over half an hour. If you fancy a change of scenery or a day out, you’re also close to towns such as Guildford, Kingstonupon-Thames, Sutton and Wimbledon as well as Chessington World of Adventures, Thorpe Park, RHS Wisley and Hampton Court Palace. Located an equally short distance between both Heathrow and Gatwick international airports, Epsom is also an ideal place to live for frequent flyers as an international hub within the region. Accommodation – UCA Epsom has four halls of residence – Worple Road, East Street, Wilberforce Court and Ashley Road. Turn to page 65 for more information about accommodation at Epsom or visit the Accommodation page at uca.ac.uk/accommodation

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Farnham Farnham is a vibrant and picturesque market town in Surrey, characterised by striking Georgian architecture, independent bars, restaurants and quirky shops. Surrounded by areas of outstanding natural beauty, Farnham enjoys a long-standing association with the creative industries and has a variety of independent boutiques along with several art galleries and contemporary art and craft galleries.

of Craft Town England. In and around Farnham you can also discover a handful of local potteries, several independent art galleries, a sculpture park, the Crafts Study Centre right on our university campus, and many more unique local gems.

It’s home to the Farnham Maltings, a cultural centre renowned for its events which include plays, music, comedy nights, film screenings, workshops, classes, festivals and exhibitions. Having deep roots in the brewery trade, it’s no wonder that Farnham and its surrounding area has over 40 pubs to choose from – plenty within walking distance of the campus. Choose from a sixteenth-century tavern with local craft beer and an open fire, regular live music and open mic nights in a traditional pub, or a contemporary bar offering resident DJs and cocktails. (Don’t forget to take your NUS card with you for extra discounts on food and drink.)

The campus is home to the James Hockey and Foyer galleries which host a range of exhibitions by visiting artists as well as our staff, students and graduates. A number of research centres are also based on campus, including the Centre for Sustainable Design and the Crafts Study Centre, an internationally-renowned museum and gallery for crafts.

And if you fancy a change of scenery, there’s a direct train from Farnham which gets you to London’s lively bars and clubs in less than an hour. The ideal balance of old and new, there’s evidence of Farnham’s history everywhere – from its own twelfth-century castle to the stunning Georgian architecture. Nestled in the Surrey Hills and famous for providing the backdrops for more than a few famous films (the likes of Harry Potter, Skyfall, Snow White and the Huntsman, Thor: The Dark World and Transformers: The Last Knight being amongst the most recent), Farnham is the perfect place to inspire your creativity.

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The craft culture in Farnham is one of its defining features – thanks to its exceptional arts facilities the town boasts the accolade

With over 2,000 students in total, UCA Farnham is the biggest of the UCA campuses and has an incredibly strong community feel.

The campus is only a 10-minute walk from the station, and UCA students regularly travel directly into central London in just under an hour to experience all the capital has to offer. Next door to Farnham, the lively university town of Guildford, with its multitude of restaurants, clubs and nightlife venues is only a short drive or train ride away and is a major destination for UCA students. It also has the region’s best collection of high street brands and arts venues. And, if you fancy casting your net wider, you have easy access to from Stonehenge, Chessington World of Adventures, Royal Ascot, Legoland and Portsmouth and Southampton historic docks as well as many seaside towns along the south coast. Accommodation – UCA Farnham has two halls of residence on campus, just a minute’s walk from the town centre. Turn to page 64 for more information or visit the Accommodation page at uca.ac.uk/accommodation

Rochester

Rochester is an historic university town with a modern twist. By day, students at this campus can enjoy discovering the town’s rich literary heritage and beautiful architecture, browsing the quirky streets lined with boutique shops, and visiting the town’s famous indoor market. By night, Rochester’s impressive selection of bars, clubs and restaurants become the main attraction for its tight-knit student community. Rochester and the Medway area is certainly big in character. With a myriad of activities on your doorstep, this location is perfectly suited to the student lifestyle. Literary lovers will definitely be drawn by the town’s heritage – the area made such an impact on a young Charles Dickens that it features in several of his books. And there’s no doubt you’ll be bowled over by the energy and creativity radiating from its vibrant arts and music scene – there’s a busy events schedule in the local area, including concerts held at the magnificent Norman castle. Through exciting and inspiring events and exhibitions, local creative talent is nurtured and residents and visitors can revel in a range of inspiring and innovative arts and cultural experiences. Medway’s Arts Development Team also stages the annual Fuse Medway Festival which transforms the streets and open spaces with free arts events. Rochester is also very well connected, with regular trains running from Rochester to London St Pancras and Victoria taking just 40 minutes. Ebbsfleet International station is also just 20 minutes away by car, making it easy to take a trip to the continent in just a couple of hours.

The campus – a 10-minute walk from the town centre, and five minutes away from Chatham station – is bursting with artistic energy and offers an inspirational environment where you can embark on a creative postgraduate degree. Perched high on a hill, our purpose-built Rochester campus enjoys great views over the town and the River Medway. The Medway area is also home to some of the most creative people in the country. The Zandra Rhodes Gallery at UCA Rochester provides a focus for local interest in the arts as the campus hosts important exhibitions and contemporary art and design events throughout the year. UCA Rochester is at the centre of a busy community of creative arts organisations that produce, promote and retail the very best in contemporary design, craft and media and students regularly benefit from visiting the city of Canterbury which is also a regional centre for arts and culture. Accommodation – There is one hall of residence at Rochester – Doust Way – which is situated by the beautiful River Medway and is about a five-minute walk from Rochester railway station. Turn to page 65 for more information or visit the Accommodation page at uca.ac.uk/accommodation

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Accommodation A home from home – Starting a new course can feel a little strange at first, particularly if you’re moving to the UK from overseas, but we’ll do everything we can to make you feel right at home. From the moment you arrive here, you’ll be part of a diverse and tight-knit creative community. It’s really important that you find the right accommodation for you, so that it suits your needs in every way. Choose from campus halls of residence, privately rented flats and houses or local lodgings. Campus halls of residence – We have halls of residence at each of our campuses – some located on-campus, some close by (see over the page). You can apply for halls for your first year of study at a given campus and if you’re studying on a full-time course. If it’s not your first year, you can only apply if you have a disability or significant vulnerability. Our halls are all self-catering, and you’ll have your own private study bedroom with a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, and blinds or curtains. Plus, of course, you can bring your own personal possessions to make the place feel more homely. All bedrooms and shared areas are heated, and each house or flat has a shared kitchen/ dining area. You’ll need to bring your own pots, pans, cutlery, crockery, kitchen utensils, tea towels, towels, sheets, pillows, and a duvet (and cover) or blankets. All internal shared areas are cleaned once a week, although you’re responsible for cleaning your own room (and en-suite bathroom if you have one). We provide 20mbps internet access in all bedrooms and shared areas – the cost is included in your residence fees.

Safe & accessible – We want you and your family to know that you and your belongings are in safe hands in our halls of residence. If you do have an emergency, all our halls have trained Student Wardens on duty overnight and during weekends and holidays. We provide basic contents insurance for all residents living in our halls through Endsleigh Insurance – we’ll give you the details of the policy during your online induction. You can pay more for enhanced cover at any time. Each campus has a number of bedrooms that are wheelchair accessible and we’ll make reasonable adjustments to modify accommodation to suit particular needs. We operate a no smoking policy in all our residences and buildings. How to apply – We offer rooms to as many new full-time students who want to live in university accommodation as we can. From March in your first year of study, if you’ve firmly accepted an offer from us, you can apply for UCA accommodation through the Applicant Portal. It’s best to apply for accommodation as soon as possible to have the best chance of getting the type of accommodation you’d like. The first allocation of university accommodation happens in May (you’ll need to apply by the May deadline given on our website), and on a rolling basis after that – we’ll let you know by email as soon as possible. If you’ve been successful in your application, you’ll be able to view and accept your Accommodation Agreement through our online system. Find out more about halls of residence and private accommodation, including how much you can expect to pay, at uca.ac.uk/accommodation

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Campus halls of residence

Visit uca.ac.uk/accommodation to take 360 degree tours of our halls of residence.

Canterbury – Ian Dury House is a purpose-built development which includes nine flats, each housing six students. All bedrooms are single-student and en suite with a shared kitchen facility in each flat. Location: on campus Hotham Court can accommodate 107 students. It offers flats of single-student bedrooms with a mix of en-suite and shared facilities. Location: about 20 minutes’ walk from campus

Farnham – The Student Village features purposebuilt houses and flats with single-student bedrooms and shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. Each unit accommodates up to eight students in single bedrooms, each with its own washbasin and with shared bathroom, toilet and kitchen facilities. Location: on campus The Main Hall comprises seven flats, each accommodating up to four or five students. The flats have single-student bedrooms with a washbasin, and shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. 64

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Epsom – Worple Road can accommodate up to 58 students. It consists of three blocks of flats of up to eight single-student bedrooms, all en suite and with shared kitchen facilities. Location: on campus Wilberforce Court houses up to 70 students and comprises 12 self-contained flats on three floors, with between four and seven bedrooms per flat. The accommodation has shared bathroom/shower and kitchen facilities. Location: next to campus Ashley Road comprises six flats of up to seven students, accommodating 28 students in total. Each unit has a single-student bedroom with shared bathroom, toilet and kitchen facilities. Location: 100 metres from campus East Street is new, off-site accommodation housing up to 100 students. Each flat has up to eight single-student bedrooms all offering en-suite facilities and a shared kitchen/diner. Location: about 10 minutes’ walk from campus Rochester – Doust Way offers 215 single-student bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms. The site offers a number of adapted rooms for students who are disabled. Location: five minutes’ walk from campus

Our international community

As the second largest provider of specialist creative arts education in Europe, we offer a truly global perspective in creative education. 17.2 per cent of our student population comes from outside the UK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; our diverse international community welcomes students from 91 nations from across the world.

17.2% of our total student population comes from outside the UK Our international population is made up of 91 nationalities

3.61% 3.5%

Hong Kong

2.76%

Spain

2.95%

Japan

Portugal

2.65% France

2.23% Romania

1.49%

Korea (South)

India

3.4%

24.2%

Other 70 countries

15.5% China

4.78% Taiwan

4.35%

4.56%

Italy

Cyprus

3.93%

Norway

Greece

3.08% Lithuania

2.97%

2.34%

Thailand

2.55%

Bulgaria

2.34% Germany

USA

1.49% Finland

1.7%

Ireland

Percentage of international student population (by country of origin)

International Students

We understand that studying in a new country can feel a little daunting, so we want to make sure that all of our students feel like they have a home away from home at UCA. We have created a support network that will help you settle in to student life in the UK, and make your time at UCA as rewarding and enjoyable as possible. Before you arrive here, we'll send you our Pre-departure Guide, which will give you all the important information you need to know.Â We offer an airport pick-up service to transport you to your chosen campus, and we host dedicated international welcome events to help you settle in and make new friends. We also have specialist Student Advisers, based at our campus Gateways, who are trained to help and advise you on visa issues, finances, healthcare registration and working during your studies, and are based at our campus libraries.

Pathway and pre-sessional courses for international students Graduate Diploma: Art & Design (January entry) This course is specifically designed for international students who need to develop, strengthen or change their subject focus before progressing to a postgraduate course. uca.ac.uk/graduate-diploma Pre-sessional English (10 or 5 weeks) Our pre-sessional English language courses are specifically designed to prepare international students to study art and design at UCA. The course will help to improve your IELTS score by 0.5 or 1.0 to enable you to meet the requirement for your chosen course of study. uca.ac.uk/pre-sessional

Course facilities & student resources

The extensive facilities that are available to students at all four of our campuses are all provided to encourage your experimentation, creativity, and enthusiasm within the creative arts. We also have facilities available to our students at the Royal School of Needlework (RSN), an international centre for excellence in the art of hand embroidery, and Maidstone TV Studios, the UK's largest independent television studio. We’ll help to support your studies and explore your potential by giving you access to high-calibre equipment, unique resources, and high-tech digital technologies. We offer highly innovative environments across all our campuses, all with a huge range of equipment and resources to support your learning and fully prepare you for a successful career in the creative industries. From animation suites and photographic studios, to kilns, looms and dye labs, our range of creative resources exceeds many of our competitors. It’s here that the benefits of attending a specialist university really come into play – unlike multi-disciplinary universities, we’re able to dedicate 100% of our campus space to pure creativity, giving our students the space and freedom to thrive. We want you to set the bar on how far you progress into your specialist area. When using the facilities, our dedicated team of skilled technicians are here to give you guidance. As experts in their fields, they’re on hand to help with techniques, questions or dilemmas – sharing their knowledge and expertise to help you grow as a confident creative practitioner. As a student here you can use all our equipment, no matter what course you’re on. Discover more about our individual specialist facilities for each course on our website: uca.ac.uk/study/courses

Library & Student Services Gateway – This team acts as the first point of contact for our students, answering enquiries and providing support both in person and online. Gateway staff manage the University’s libraries and help you to access the institutional collections, departmental facilities, Information Technology, and various areas of student welfare and learning support. Library service – The library provides a range of resources and services to enable you to successfully complete your chosen course. It provides a comprehensive range of resources specifically focusing on the visual and creative arts, including: – – – – – –

Access to over 270,000 electronic and print books and exhibition catalogues Over 12,000 electronic and print journals Over 300 metres of archival materials A wide range of special collections and artists’ books 18,000 DVDs, videos, CDs and digital games Over 8000 television and film broadcasts online.

The library catalogue will enable you to search and find relevant materials quickly and effectively both on and off campus, plus you can borrow items from across the UCA campus network. Reading list items and other resources are tailored to meet your course requirements and are delivered to you via our virtual learning environment, myUCA. We can obtain alternative formats if needed to meet your specific learning needs.

The library also provides space to enable your learning, whether you're looking for

quiet reading or working with fellow students. There are learning pods (some equipped with audio-visual facilities), seminar rooms and meeting spaces, open access computing facilities including Macs and PCs, and quiet study areas. The library also offers access to specialist IT equipment, software and digitisation services. For more details, visit uca.ac.uk/library Advice & student finances – We have a Specialist Adviser located at each of our four campuses who can provide information and help with financial and welfare issues, including student loans, budgeting and managing your finances, disputes with housemates or landlords, access to local faith services, and external support agencies and services. We also provide specialist information and guidance to international students, see page 69 for more information. Careers & employability – Our campus libraries also house our Careers Services, with professionally qualified Careers and Employability Advisers on site, along with an extensive range of resources. For more details, visit uca.ac.uk/careers-employability Counselling services – Students may seek counselling while at university for many different reasons. Located at our four main campuses, our professional counsellors provide free-of-charge, confidential support to students facing a wide variety of personal concerns.

Disability & SPLD team – The Disability & Specific Learning Differences (SPLD) team works alongside you and academic colleagues to provide advice, guidance and information. This could include: – An initial discussion to consider your learning needs in relation to your chosen course of study – Signposting and referral for additional assessments, if required. Learning & teaching services – Learning Development Tutors work closely with course tutors and librarians to help you develop the skills you need to flourish on your course – they’re available for individual tutorials on request. Learning and Teaching Librarians work with course tutors to provide tailored workshops, seminars and tutorials for you to help with research for written and practical assignments.

Staff profile – Heidy Waywell Learning Support Coordinator UCA Farnham

Jieyun Xia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MA Interior Design UCA Canterbury

Amy Oglivia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MA Curatorial Practice UCA Canterbury

Our research culture

As a specialist institution across four campuses, we are committed to creative practice – we understand research and enquiry to be at the heart of the creative arts. Our researchers represent a broad range of practice as artists, designers, architects, filmmakers, photographers, historians, theorists and curators. Their research ranges across the creative arts resulting in buildings, artworks, installations, books, articles, ceramics, exhibitions, textiles, reports, films, photographs and the moving image. As such they offer an understanding of art and design that has real impact in the world. The Research Exercise Framework (REF 2014) confirmed our position as a leading research community in art and design, with 93% of our research designated as internationally recognised for quality, and 64% of our research submissions classed as world leading and internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and thoroughness.

Our research centres – Formed in 1970 with the aim of ‘the advancement of the education of the public in the arts and in particular the artistic crafts’, the Crafts Study Centre has a unique collection of modern British craft that embraces calligraphy, ceramics, furniture, wood and textiles. This is accompanied by

an archive of diaries, letters, photographs, sketchbooks and other materials that testify to the working practices of craftspeople. Alongside this the Crafts Study Centre delivers a public programme of exhibitions, lectures, symposia, conferences and publications drawing participants from around the world. The International Textile Research Centre at UCA explores the practices, materials and creative contexts of contemporary textile culture. The ITRC leads a range of academic, curatorial and project activities internationally and builds on the work of The Anglo-Japanese Textile Research Centre, which was established in 2004 to create and develop the network within, and between, the UK and Japan. These networks embraced contemporary textile practice, educational establishments, funding organisations and exhibition venues in the two countries. As projects have developed, the network and its connections have extended beyond the UK and Japan to those countries where textile practice occupies a corresponding position. Since 1995 the Centre for Sustainable Design (CfSD) has organised numerous conferences, workshops and training programmes focused on its principal interrelated enquiries into sustainable innovation and product sustainability. The Centre has worked with business,

Lesley Millar – Professor of Textile Culture, Director of International Textile Research Centre

policymaking and research communities in Europe, North America and Asia to build considerable experience in global manufacturing industries, information and communication technologies, and sustainable building products. While research is at its core, the CfSD is explicitly industry-facing in its approach and has developed numerous events, networks and trainings to disseminate its work. Our research students – Students researching for MPhil/PhD research degrees are integral to our research culture, and embody the pursuit of academic excellence that we believe is at the heart of the University. As a postgraduate research student you will have the freedom to pursue your own research interests within the supportive environment of our disciplinary research expertise. You will benefit from the expertise of our researchers and academics, the use of our wide range of technical and creative facilities and resources, and the creative community of the University and its partners. Postgraduate research students work within one of our six broadly defined disciplinary schools. Research-led practices of Fine Art, Film and Photography offer an area of significant convergence at UCA. Broadly concerned with aspects of narrative and documentary, spectacle and

“Our Research Centres – The Craft Study Centre, The International Textile Research Centre and The Centre for Sustainable Design – are all unique to UCA. These are dynamic hubs of, and for, research. The Craft Study Centre has a world-leading collection of artefacts on site for students to take as research starting points.”

representation, the work of fine artists, photographers and filmmakers focuses on experimentation with the symbolic dimension of cultural expression in still and moving images, printmaking, the book and performance. Elsewhere, creative research and enquiry focuses on representation, cultural expression, and the inherent tensions between authenticity, aesthetics and truth. Researchers within the fields of Architecture, Spatial and Urban Culture explore the technological, and cultural analysis and propositions of built forms and environments. The integration of digital and virtual technologies in the design, representation and analysis of space is an area of particular interest that increasingly engages academics, researchers and students across the university. Discover more about our research culture on our website: uca.ac.uk/study/levels-of-study/ postgraduate-research

Fees & finance Going to university for postgraduate study is an important investment in your career and personal development. It’s important to explore the costs involved, and to understand what loans and other financial support you’re entitled to while you're studying with us.

uca.ac.uk/ life-at-uca/fees/postgraduatetuition-fees Course fees for the academic year 2017/18 are as follows:

Course

UK & EU full time

UK & EU part time

International standard fee

International discounted fee

MA/MRes

£6,170

£3,340

£12,640

£12,130

MA Filmmaking

£8,220

N/A

£14,690

£14,100

MArch

£9,250

£780 per 10 credit unit

£12,350

£11,860

MFA

£4,110

N/A

£8,430

£8,090

MBA

£15,150

£5,050

£15,750

£15,120

Graduate Certificate in Creative Arts Education

N/A

£2,060

Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Arts Education

N/A

£2,060

MA Top-up Creative Arts Education

N/A

£2,060

Postgraduate Research (MPhil/PhD)

£4,540

£2,270

£12,640

£12,130

Postgraduate scholarships – These UCA scholarships are funded by charitable donations and are designed to support you with your studies. The number of available scholarships is limited so we make awards on merit to eligible students who demonstrate outstanding potential in Course

Current UK and EU students and those wishing to commence their postgraduate course in the academic year 2017/18 will not be affected by the outcome of the EU Referendum. Information about fees for 2018 entry will be posted on our website:

Scholarship

their chosen field and who have a financial need. We welcome applications from UK and international students. The latest fee information can be found here: uca.ac.uk/life-at-uca/fees/postgraduatetuition-fees

Value

Eligibility

Selection criteria Academic excellence – 2.1 or above anticipated Academic excellence – 2.1 or above anticipated

MA Fine Art or MA Ceramics

Elfriede Windsor Scholarship

£5,000

UCA current students who will be progressing onto an MA in either Fine Art or Ceramics

MA Fine Art at UCA Canterbury

Nick Jack Scholarship

£5,000

Applicants to MA Fine Art at UCA Canterbury

Other sources of support (home & EU students)

Postgraduate loans from the Student Loans Company – Students from the UK starting a postgraduate Master’s course are able to apply for a postgraduate loan through Student Finance England. Visit www.slc.co.uk/services/postgraduateloan.aspx Professional and Career-Development Loan – This is a commercial bank loan that UK students can use to help pay for work-related learning. The University for the Creative Arts is a Professional and Career-Development Loans registered learning provider – registration number 01-1927. Visit www.gov.uk/career-development-loans/ overview

FindAMasters.com – FindAMasters.com offers a total of £12,000 in scholarships every year to UK or EU students starting a postgraduate course. Visit www.findamasters.com/funding/ postgraduate-masters-scholarships Further information – You can also speak to our on-campus Specialist Advisers for guidance on external funding opportunities. They can also give advice on general finance and money matters and direct you to a variety of specialist resources to help you deal with practical issues and personal problems. For further information on our Specialist Advisers, please visit uca.ac.uk/student-services/advice

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) – The AHRC offers funding opportunities for various disciplines and projects. Visit www.ahrc.ac.uk/funding/opportunities/ current Postgrad Solutions study bursary – Postgrad Solutions offer bursaries of £500 for postgraduate courses. Visit www.postgrad.com/fees_and_funding /postgrad_solutions_study_bursaries

How to apply Postgraduate taught courses

Postgraduate research

How to apply – You should apply directly to UCA using our online application form. Each course has its own specific application form and you can find links to these on our website by clicking the ‘apply now’ button on the relevant course page.

How to apply – All our research degrees require you to submit a research proposal for consideration by the University in advance of a formal application to study for a MPhil/PhD with us. If the University considers that you have a feasible research question and there is suitable supervisory expertise to support your proposed project, you will be referred to a member of staff to develop your proposal into a formal application.

When to apply – We accept applications throughout the year. There is no set deadline for taught courses, though we encourage you to apply by 31 March in your year of entry so you have enough time to prepare for your studies and arrange funding if you need it. What happens next? – Once we have received your application we will send you an email, which includes your login details for our Applicant Portal. This is where you can access all the information you will need through your applicant journey. Entry requirements – In order to gain a place on a taught postgraduate course, typically you are required to have: – – –

A good Honours degree or equivalent international qualification in your chosen subject or a related discipline, or; Relevant work experience, demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level, and; Intellectual skills and competencies, a capacity for independent learning and appropriate written, design and process/technical skills.

For many courses, a strong portfolio showing appropriate creative ability and a personal project proposal is also required.

When to apply – We accept applications throughout the year. There is no set deadline, though we encourage you to apply by 30 June in your year of entry to ensure there is enough time to process your application. For full details on how to apply for a research degree, please contact our Research Office: T: +44 (0) 1252 892922 E: roffice@uca.ac.uk

Get in touch We have a dedicated enquiries team who are here to answer your questions about postgraduate study at UCA. To find out more, visit uca.ac.uk/ask-uca Attend a virtual open day View 360 videos of our campus spaces and hear from our academics by taking a virtual open day. Find out more, here: uca.ac.uk/postgraduate

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