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Course directory

Our range of Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (Pre-sessional EAP) courses in the UK and China has been designed to support your English language development and ensure you meet the entry requirements for your main programmes.

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We offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses spanning creative arts, business and technology.

Here is a full list of programmes on offer for 2020 entry:

Preparatory Courses

Campus

English for Creative Arts

Farnham

International Foundation in Art, Design & Media

Farnham

International Foundation in Business

Epsom

Graduate Diploma: Art & Design

Farnham

Undergraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

Acting & Performance BA (Hons)

W410

Farnham

Acting BA (Hons)

W411

Rochester

Advertising BA (Hons)

W218

Epsom

Animation BA (Hons) (3-year/4-year)

W615/W617

Farnham

Architecture BA (Hons)

K100

Canterbury

Business Innovation & Management (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

N100

Epsom

Business Management BA (Hons)

N200

Epsom

Ceramics & Glass* BA (Hons)

W266

Farnham

Computer Animation Arts BA (Hons)

W281

Rochester

Creative Computing BSc (Hons)

W290

Canterbury

Event & Promotion Management* BA (Hons)

N800

Epsom

Fashion BA (Hons) (3-year/4-year)

W230/W236

Epsom

Fashion Atelier BA (Hons)

W237

Rochester

Fashion Design BA (Hons) (3-year/4-year)

W233/W238

Rochester

Fashion Journalism BA (Hons)

WP25

Epsom

Fashion Management & Marketing BA (Hons)

WN2N

Epsom

Fashion Media & Promotion BA (Hons) (3-year/4-year)

W226/W227

Rochester

Fashion Photography BA (Hons)

W645

Rochester

Fashion Promotion & Imaging BA (Hons)

WN65

Epsom

Fashion Textiles BA (Hons)

W231

Rochester

Film & Digital Art BA (Hons)

W690

Farnham

Film Production BA (Hons) (3-year/4-year)

W600/W618

Farnham

Fine Art BA (Hons) (3-year/4-year) – Canterbury

W100/W102

Canterbury

Fine Art BA (Hons) – Farnham

W101

Farnham

Games Arts BA (Hons)

W280

Farnham

Games Design BA (Hons)

I620

Rochester

Games Technology BSc (Hons)

G450

Farnham

Graphic Design BA (Hons) – Canterbury

W211

Canterbury

Graphic Design BA (Hons) – Epsom

W210

Epsom

Graphic Design BA (Hons) – Farnham

W217

Farnham

Hand Embroidery BA (Hons)

W740

Royal School of Needlework

HR Management* BA (Hons)

N600

Epsom

Illustration BA (Hons) (3-year/4-year)

W220/W221

Farnham

Illustration & Animation BA (Hons)

WW26

Canterbury

Industrial Design* BSc (Hons)

W245

Canterbury

Interior Architecture & Design BA (Hons) – Canterbury

W252

Canterbury

Undergraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

Interior Architecture & Design BA (Hons) – Farnham

W251

Farnham

International Buying & Merchandising* BA (Hons)

N110

Epsom

Jewellery & Silversmithing* (BA Hons)

W271

Farnham

Journalism & Media Production BA (Hons)

W902

Farnham

Make-up & Hair Design BA (Hons)

W452

Rochester

Marketing BA (Hons)

N500

Epsom

Music Composition & Technology BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons)

W300

Farnham

Music Marketing & Communications BA (Hons)

WN36

Epsom

Photography BA (Hons) (3-year/4-year) – Farnham

W640/W643

Farnham

Photography BA (Hons) – Rochester

W642

Rochester

Supply Chain & Logistics Management* BSc (Hons)

N510

Epsom

Television & Media Production BA (Hons)

P321

Farnham

Television Production BA (Hons)

P311

Maidstone Studios

Textile Design BA (Hons)

W234

Farnham

Theatre Design BA (Hons)

W440

Rochester

Postrgraduate courses

Campus

MA Animation

Farnham

MA Architecture

Canterbury

MArch Master of Architecture

Canterbury

MA Ceramics

Farnham

MA Creative Business Management

Epsom

MA Creative Education

Epsom

Postgraduate Certificate Creative Education

Epsom

MA Creative Marketing & Advertising

Epsom

MA Design, Innovation & Brand Management

Epsom

MA Digital Media

Farnham

MA Fashion Business & Management

Epsom

MA Fashion Design

Rochester

MA Fashion Marketing & Communication

Epsom

MA Fashion Photography

Rochester

MA Filmmaking

Farnham

MA Filmmaking: Documentary

Farnham

MA Fine Art

Canterbury / Farnham

MA Games Design

Farnham

MA Glass

Farnham

MA Global Media Management

Epsom

MA Graphic Design

Epsom

MA Illustration

Farnham

MA Interior Design

Canterbury

MSc International Financial Management for the Creative Industries

Epsom

MA International Jewellery Management

Epsom

International Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Epsom

MA Jewellery

Farnham

MA Luxury Brand Management

Epsom

MA Media Communication

Farnham

MA Metalwork

Farnham

MA Photography

Rochester

MFA Photography

Farnham

MA Printed Textiles for Fashion & Interiors

Rochester

MA Product Design

Farnham

MA Textiles

Farnham

MA Visual Communication

Canterbury

Welcome At UCA, we’re devoted to your creative journey. We have a long history of nurturing unique communities of artists, designers, architects, writers, animators, filmmakers, illustrators, photographers, actors, creative business leaders and more, and are proud to say that 96.9% of our graduates are employed or in further study within six months.

Oscar and BAFTA-winning filmmakers and animators, world-renowned fashion designers, Turner Prize nominees, Stirling Prize winners and leading craft artists are just some of our high-profile alumni who’ve enriched the world with their talent.

With the creative industries currently employing almost two million people in the UK* – a number which is still growing – we know that all kinds of businesses are looking for talented, highly skilled graduates. That’s exactly what we do at UCA – help and support you every step of the way.

We pride ourselves on being 100% creative. We’ve provided students with unparalleled creative education for over 160 years, and we now have over 7,800 students studying on more than 120 courses. We’ve been named Modern University of the Year and are the highest ranked Specialist Arts Institution in the UK**, placed 13th out of all universities by the Guardian.

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We’ll support you throughout your studies, whether you come to us to study at pre-degree, undergraduate or postgraduate level. Our talented team of academics and technicians have a wealth of industry experience and contacts which will help prepare you for a career in the creative industries.

Your wellbeing is just as important as your learning experience, so our specially trained staff are on hand to give advice and guidance throughout your journey, and our award-winning Students’ Union will help to make your time with us an enjoyable and fulfilling experience.

Professor Bashir Makhoul Vice-Chancellor

Each campus offers its own uniquely inspiring surroundings. Our distinctive edge against larger multi-disciplinary universities comes from our complete focus on the business of creativity, which is not compromised by sharing facilities with other subjects. We offer cutting-edge equipment, a wealth of resources and inspiring environments to support your learning and fully prepare you for a successful career in the creative industries.

As a tight-knit and creative community, we value freedom of expression, experimentation, active collaboration across disciplines and backgrounds, rigour in our thinking and practices, and informed engagement with, and shaping of, the world around us.

I invite you to join us – together we will create your future.

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Sources: * DCMS Sector Estimates: Employment & Trade, July 2017 ** The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019

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You’ll be part of a creative community that cares about your studies, your wellbeing and your success.

You’ll have access to our specialist facilities and expert tutors so you can fulfil your creative potential.

You’ll live, work and learn in the inspiring surroundings of our beautiful campus locations.

You’ll build a network of industry contacts and gain valuable work experience on our practical, industryfocused courses.

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Becoming an international student at UCA If you aspire to build a successful career in the creative industries, then there is no better foundation than a creative arts education from UCA. The UK is internationally recognised as the world-leading destination for art and design education and is home to some of the biggest and most important brands leading the way in innovation and creativity.

With a rich heritage, the UK is a vibrant and exciting place to live with a plethora of museums, galleries and architectural wonders to inspire you as you develop your own creative practice.

Dr Cheryl Yu Director of International Studies

At UCA, you will develop an experimental and analytical approach to your work that will lead to a critical and open-minded view. You will be fully immersed in creativity, learning alongside and collaborating with students studying a range of creative disciplines as you shape your own creative vision.

Our unique approach to education has been honed over 150 years and has helped ensure that our graduates are highly employable and have the skills needed to thrive in the global creative industries. We look forward to welcoming you to our community.

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Modern University of the Year Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019

No.1 & No.1

No.1 Specialist Arts Institution in all 3 major league tables

UK’s No.1 specialist creative university for employment of graduates

((Times & Sunday Times 2019, Complete University Guide 2020 and Guardian University League Table 2020)

(DLHE survey 2018)

Top 15 & Top 10

13th place in the Guardian Main League Table

Amongst the top 10 in the UK for teaching qaulity

(Guardian League Tables 2020)

(National Student Survey 2018)

96.9%

of our graduates in employment or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE survey 2018)

Awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence & Student Outcomes Framework (TEF) 2020

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Worldwide success On a weekly basis, our students, graduates and staff are recognised for their successes across the world. Here are just some of our most recent stories.

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UCA to play key role in consortium to support UK Creative Sector UCA is playing a key role in StoryFutures, a Research and Development partnership aimed at boosting the UK’s creative sector.

Hand Embroidery graduate chosen to highlight impact of plastic pollution at festival UCA graduate Nina Brabbins was chosen to feature at the In:Site Festival in Birmingham, which invites recent graduates to transform an outdoor space with unusual craft ‘interventions’.

UCA graduate receives People’s Choice Award at New Designers 2018 Rebecca Stapley, a BA (Hons) Computer Animation Arts graduate, has received the People’s Choice Award at the 2018 New Designers event for her heart-warming animation.

Trailblazing student wins Hilary Alexander award at Graduate Fashion Week BA (Hons) Fashion student Evelyne Babin has been named the winner of the award after her work was chosen as one of the top 25 Graduate Fashion Week collections for 2018.

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Graphic Design student wins prestigious D&AD New Blood award Third-year student Jade Barnett has been named winner of the prestigious Design & Art Direction New Blood award for her intricate, handmade paper design.

Graduate wins Pulitzer Prize for powerful images exposing extent of humanitarian crisis Photojournalist Hannah McKay is part of a Reuters team that has been awarded the Feature Photography Pulitzer Prize for their powerful images of the Rohingya refugee crisis.

Graduate puts the spotlight on the environment at Shanghai Biennial UCA Rochester graduate Dan Russell is highlighting industrial waste and plastic pollution at the fourth Triple Parade Biennial in Shanghai.

Academic’s film shortlisted for prestigious research award A documentary by Senior Lecturer in Television Production Helen Curston, exploring the history of African and Caribbean people in Kent, has been shortlisted for an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) award.

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Starting your creative career with us

In the last 20 years, the creative economy both in the UK and internationally has soared to remarkable heights – in fact, it was the only sector to see growth during the recession.

The UK’s creative industries are growing at twice the rate of the UK economy, and figures published by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport show us that the UK’s creative industries are stronger than ever, worth a staggering £91.8 billion to the UK economy.

Responsible for one in 11 jobs in the UK, the creative industries are considered a vital strength to the economy by the government – in fact, one of the first sector deals undertaken in 2018 was to support the industry, with an aim to raise the economic value to £150 billion and create over half a million new jobs by 2023.

With over three million people already working in jobs that contribute to the UK’s creative economy, there’s a huge range of career possibilities open to exploration – and with more than half of all workers in the creative industries holding a degree, creative courses play an important role in the job market.

We’re proud to say in 2018, 96.9% of our graduates were employed or in further study within six months of graduating, making UCA the highest ranked specialist creative university for employability in the UK. At UCA we have a multitude of successful alumni and graduates who have gone on to create incredible things.

Options for the careers that graduates can explore are wide and varied – from working for big brands and designers through to setting up their own creative business or practice.

UCA offers a brilliant network of support to help you springboard into your dream creative career.

Careers & Employability Advisers based on each of our four campuses are specifically trained in understanding the expectations and needs of the creative industries.

As a student at UCA, you can take advantage of the wealth of guidance and support to help you navigate the challenges of your own individual career journey and reach your full potential as a creative professional.

When you embark on a creative education course at UCA – whether at pre-degree, degree or postgraduate level – you can benefit from strong industry links in all sectors. Work placement opportunities and live project briefs help you to gain valuable experience and build a network of employer connections. What’s more, our students learn from tutors, technicians and experts who are often still working in their fields – some with international recognition.

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Creative careers: our graduates By studying with us, you’ll be investing in your future. Our staff have fantastic links to the creative industries, which ensures our courses prepare you for professional practice. These are just some of our graduates who have forged their own creative careers since leaving UCA.

Oskar Woinski, Splash Damage

Hannah Smith & Charlotte Taylor

Graduated from BA (Hons) Games Arts in 2018 and is now a Lighting Artist.

Graduated from BA (Hons) Advertising in 2015 and are Art Director and Junior Creative at Iris Worldwide.

Jamie Windust, Fruitcake magazine

Molly Palmby, Asprey

Graduated from BA (Hons) Fashion Management & Marketing in 2018 and is now an Editor-in-Chief.

Graduated from BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion & Imaging in 2017 and is e-Commerce and Marketing Assistant.

Ayo Rosanwo, AHMM Architects

Heather Ibberson, Geist, FAULT & Elle Magazine

Graduated from BA (Hons) Architecture in 2017 and is an Architectural Assistant (Part 1).

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Graduated from BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism in 2017 and is a freelance writer.

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Petr Skamrala

Gemma Theobald

Petr Skamrala, Marks & Spencer

Gemma Theobald, Volkswagen UK

Graduated from BA (Hons) Fashion Management & Marketing in 2014 and is now an Assistant Buyer.

Graduated from BA (Hons) Fashion Management & Marketing in 2015 and is a Marketing Support Manager.

Jamie Backshall, Dr Martens

Angelo Mitakos, GQ Magazine

Graduated from BA (Hons) Fashion and is now an Accessories Designer.

Graduated from BA (Hons) Fashion Media & Promotion in 2014 and is a Senior Fashion Assistant.

Laura Baverstock, Specialist Hand Embroiderer

Josephine Rock, Platform Graduate Award 2018

Graduated from BA (Hons) Hand Embroidery in 2016 and has worked with Dame Judi Dench and Margot Robbie.

Graduated from BA (Hons) Fine Art, UCA Farnham in 2018 and won the award for her art practice.

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Thriving in the creative industries

“I came to the university with a habit of spending my holidays looking for and working in internships within the industry. The tutors encouraged this habit and helped grow my network during my time at UCA. I gained over 12 months’ industry experience at AHMM architects, Ed Toovey Architects and Cross Harris Architects.

“The careers department were very useful. They help you build a network but also provide you with the knowledge to grow and care for the network/partnerships you have. In addition, you’re helped through the next stage of going through interviews with advice gained from years of industry experience.

“The confidence I came out with at the end of my experience at UCA is a big change. To be confident about your work in relation to standards in the industry as a fresh graduate is a great thing.”

Ayo Rosanwo Architectural Assistant at Allford Hall Monaghan Morris BA (Hons) Architecture UCA Canterbury, 2017

“I have always been creative and at high school I threw everything into art. I had great teachers who introduced me to different disciplines and fashion really stuck out to me.

“Whilst I was at UCA, I interned as much as possible, forcing myself into making connections that would help lead to the next opportunity. This meant that by the time I left university, not only did I have my degree in my pocket, I also had hands-on experience working with different brands.

“After graduating, I found my way to Shine Communications. This is where I learnt what real hard work is and I earned my stripes, so to speak.

I worked on various global brands such as eBay, Forever 21, COS and Lacoste, working my way up the ranks.

“In late 2014 I was head-hunted by K-Swiss to join their team as UK Marketing Manager. In 2017 I was promoted to Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Marketing Manager, reporting directly to the Managing Director of Europe.”

Ashley Deverell EMEA Marketing Manager for K-Swiss BA (hons) Fashion, Promotion & Imaging UCA Epsom, 2011

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“Outside the course, I worked as an illustrator on a commercial, which was a great experience. The job offer was sent through by our Course Leader – without that link, I probably would never have come across it. “[On the course] we received a lot of emails containing job offers, which made the process a lot easier and helped us to get our foot in the door. We still had to secure them ourselves of course, which was so important to learn.

“I’ve changed in the way I think about animation.

It has made me want to push boundaries – my boundaries, and the boundaries we believe animation has.”

Michelle Brand Freelance Animator BA (Hons) Animation UCA Farnham, 2017

“I think one of the most important things I learned in my final year at UCA was to make jewellery that I liked, and enjoyed making. I was busy worrying about what my tutors wanted in my first year, but I found that I was more motivated and actually my tutors liked what I was doing when I chose to make what I wanted.

“One of the most valuable things I have found is to have a creative network around me. Having friends that are also creative that you can bounce ideas off is so important. I have also applied to programmes like Hothouse and LCN where you meet other creatives.

“The great thing with UCA is the other creative courses that are at the University. Take advantage of this, and get to know people on other courses.

Collaborate with the fashion students and photographers to create a great photoshoot with your jewellery. My photos are all currently taken by photographers I know from UCA.” Alma Sophia Grønli Geller Award-winning Jewellery Designer BA (Hons) Silversmithing, Goldsmithing & Jewellery UCA Rochester, 2013

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Our campus communities 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.

Studying at any one of our locations means that you’ll be part of a community that cares about your studies, your wellbeing and your success. You’ll learn in the inspiring surroundings of our beautiful campus locations, each of which has its own rich culture of creativity.

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

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

Find out more Come and see where your creative journey will take you – turn the page for more information about each location.

Take a tour Visit our website to take a 360-degree tour of our campuses.

Maidstone Television Studios Vinters Business Park New Cut Road Maidstone Kent ME14 5NZ

Royal School of Needlework (RSN) Apartment 2a Hampton Court Palace Surrey KT8 9AU

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UCA Canterbury founded 1882

Discover the campus Only a short walk from the city centre, our Canterbury campus is a relaxed and creative environment where you can study courses in architecture, fine art, illustration, graphics and interior design. You’ll find a range of purpose-built facilities including studios, workshops, lecture theatres, a specialist library and an art shop.

With a lively atmosphere surrounded by beautiful Kent countryside, you’ll be living and studying with like-minded people with the same interests and passions as you, amongst both your fellow students and our talented and experienced staff. You’ll also benefit from easy access to local exhibition projects and spaces such as The Brewery Tap and our own Herbert Read Gallery.

With on-campus accommodation, a café and a bar offering various events throughout the year, our campus is a friendly and engaging environment to study in. You’ll also find our vibrant Further Education department, running the popular Foundation Diploma, Extended Diploma and Access to Higher Education Diploma.

Many of our Canterbury students enjoy success and recognition both during and after their studies – current students and recent graduates have won awards from the Royal Institute of British Architects, exhibited in the Turner Contemporary and designed skyscrapers in London. Many, too, continue their studies through to postgraduate level.

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Alumni from UCA Canterbury –– Oscar-winning filmmaker and designer Arnold Schwartzman OBE –– J ustin Bere, innovative architect and most influential person in UK sustainability, 2010 –– A ward-winning children’s illustrator, Babette Cole –– Iconic album cover artist, Roger Dean –– The creator of Rupert Bear, Mary Tourtel –– J ames Burgess, Ministry of Sound DJ and sound engineer.

“ I was excited to come to a place that I knew would be full of inspiration. Around every corner in Canterbury there’s a different piece of artwork for me to be inspired by.”

Carmen Tyrrell UCA Canterbury student

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With its seamless blend of rich culture and modern-day convenience, Canterbury is a busy student city with plenty of hidden gems to discover.

Explore the city Boasting a distinctive mix of contemporary creativity and ancient architecture, Canterbury is an incredible city drawing students from across the globe. Renowned as the capital of culture and the gateway to Europe, Canterbury is home to three universities. This makes it a lively place with no shortage of entertainment, places to visit or good food.

Things to do –– V isit the world-famous Canterbury Cathedral –– T ake a punt boat down the Great Stour River –– C atch a show at the Marlowe or Gulbenkian theatres –– E njoy the rich culture of the annual Canterbury Festival –– T aste some local cuisine at one of over 80 restaurants and pubs –– B rowse independent craft and gift shops in Herne Bay and Whitstable –– R elax in the green, open spaces of Westgate Parks –– U ncover unusual collections at The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge.

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Nightlife With over 80 restaurants, pubs and clubs, you’ll find dancing, DJs, comedy, cocktails, live bands and more – Canterbury has an eclectic mix of laid-back pubs, lively clubs 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 exploring further afield.

Getting here

The art scene

Nearby towns –– 20 minutes to the quaint village of Ashford –– 30 minutes to the Whitstable seaside –– An hour on the train to Margate, with its vintage fashion and furniture market.

Many of our graduates find that Canterbury has a lot to offer towards 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 also have a strong relationship with the Turner Contemporary and the Whitstable and Folkstone Bi & Triennials.

Nearest airports: –– London City –– London Gatwick By rail: –– One hour from London St Pancras By sea: –– 30 minutes from the English Channel ferry crossing at Dover –– 30 minutes from the Eurotunnel at Folkestone

Shopping If you’re in need of retail therapy, Canterbury’s Whitefriars shopping centre brings you the best in fashion and lifestyle brands, while the King’s Mile, Westgate, and St Dunstan’s are just a stone’s throw away and offer a range of specialist and individual outlets.

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UCA Epsom founded 1893 Discover the campus Our Epsom campus is a modern, well-equipped collection of studios and facilities set in a picturesque town within easy reach of London.

Living and studying here, you’ll be part of a closeknit community where fashion, graphic design and creative business courses are at the heart of our creativity. It’s the perfect place for you to meet other like-minded designers and makers, and explore your talents.

Home to the UK’s first Business School for the Creative Industries, UCA Epsom is an innovative and inspiring place to study. You’ll find multiple technical facilities on site, including photography studios and printing rooms, a letterpress and fullyequipped digital suites, as well as sewing facilities and specialist fashion machinery, offering you a truly enriching learning experience.

“ Epsom felt really intimate and chill – there was a good atmosphere. It’s really nice to live somewhere where you can focus away from city life.”

Aaron Challis BA (Hons) Fashion

Thanks to our experienced academics and practical courses, you’ll have access to influential professionals, job prospects and potential employers. Our fashion courses have industry connections with Ted Baker, Topman, Givenchy, Ralph Lauren and L’Oreal to name only a few, while our music students have worked closely with big companies such as BBC Introducing, Warner Music Group, Modest Management and more.

Students from our Epsom campus have worked on a wide array of projects for well-known brands before graduating. For example, students on the Fashion Journalism course have undertaken placements with the likes of Vogue and Dazed & Confused, while our Graphic Design students have worked alongside Adidas, Autonomy Thinktank and Creative Arms.

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Alumni and successes from UCA Epsom –– Fashion designer, Alice Halliday, created custom clothing for Florence and the Machine –– G raphic Design students’ work has been featured on Nescafé coffee tins and sold worldwide –– F ashion student Bernadett Igyarto developed sustainable clothing labels with a global manufacturing company –– F ashion Management & Marketing student, Jamie Windust, was awarded the ASOS Future Talent Communications Award at Graduate Fashion Week.

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A welcoming and sociable market town on the edge of the Surrey Hills and only a stone’s throw away from London, Epsom is an attractive and inspirational place to live, work and study.

Explore the town Previously voted one of the top ten most desirable places to live, Epsom has a friendly, community-focused feel.

Located only 30 minutes from London by train, the town is surrounded by beautiful parks and green spaces.

Popular with professionals, students and families alike, Epsom is a welcoming and sociable town. With a wide variety of bars and restaurants, great shopping, a multiplex cinema, nightclubs and much more, the town has bags of entertainment appeal.

Things to do –– Watch a show at Epsom’s Playhouse Theatre –– Dress up for a day at Epsom Downs Racecourse –– Discover some heritage at Hampton Court Palace –– Enjoy a night out at one of Epsom’s 100 restaurants, pubs and bars –– Gather your friends for a picnic on Epsom Common –– Experience a thrill at Chessington World of Adventures

The art scene Epsom has an established and vibrant arts scene, boosted by exhibitions and activities organised by Surrey Arts, Surrey Contemporary Arts and Surrey Artists. It is also home to the Horton Chapel Project, a new volunteer-led arts centre which will deliver a lively programme of cultural activities.

With a long tradition in the local youth services for performance and creative arts, the town has a strong arts presence and works hard to promote new talent, often seeing students’ work showcased in many local venues.

Getting here Nearest airports: –– London Heathrow –– London Gatwick By rail: –– 30 minutes from London Waterloo Nearby towns –– 10 minutes to the picturesque town of Leatherhead –– 40 minutes to Kingston, a favourite for shopping and entertainment.

The Epsom Playhouse is a must if you’re in the mood for theatre, offering opera, dance, drama, comedy, light entertainment, variety, popular shows and more.

Nightlife With a wide choice of restaurants and pubs to choose from, many of them offering student deals, you can enjoy a night out that won’t break your budget. Decide between big-name food chains or one-off speciality restaurants. You can head to a ‘proper pub’ for a craft ale, a trendy Latinothemed cocktail bar or for a change of scenery, a short trip to London will leave you spoilt for choice.

–– Hit the shops at The Ashley Centre with over 50 stores to choose from –– Wander the gardens of Henry VIII’s Nonsuch Palace in Nonsuch Park.

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UCA Farnham founded 1866

“ Farnham’s got a very good student vibe. Whenever you go to the SU or the pubs you always bump into someone you know. It’s very traditional and very ‘countryside’ but there’s a lot of inspiration as well.”

Joanna Gill BA (Hons) Textile Design

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The campus has an extensive range of up-to-date resources for students to use, including 3D printing, radio and TV studios, a cinema, darkrooms and metal and wood workshops. As a student at UCA Farnham you can have an induction in any one of these facilities, and include the practices in your work.

With a long history as a respected art and design institution, our Farnham campus has an incredibly strong community feel.

We offer a variety of courses on this campus, ranging from glasswork and ceramics to film and animation – and we have extraordinary facilities to support your learning.

A big part of beginning a creative career is industry experience, and students in Farnham have that in spades – they have secured internships at wellknown companies such as Sony, Cartoon Network, BBC and The Times, just to name a few.

Nestled in the Surrey Hills, Farnham is the perfect place to inspire your creativity – it’s just down the road from Bourne Woods, famous for providing the backdrops for more than a few famous films (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II, Skyfall, Wonder Woman, Thor: The Dark World, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Transformers: The Last Knight being amongst the most recent).

Alumni and successes from UCA Farnham –– Director of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Godzilla, Gareth Edwards

Located within an hour’s train journey of central London – the heart of the UK’s creative industries – our students gain all the benefits of being close to the capital but living in one of the most wellconnected, friendly and beautiful regions in Europe.

–– Darren Walsh, creator of the Meerkats from Compare the Market –– Mark Baker, animator and Peppa Pig creator –– Director of BBC’s Poldark, William McGregor –– Oscar-winning animator, Michael Dudok Du Wit.

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Farnham is a pretty Georgian market town, with a 12th century castle, quaint cobbled streets and a rich arts scene.

Explore the town Voted as the second happiest place to live in Great Britain in 2018, Farnham is England’s designated craft town and enjoys a long-standing association with the creative industries. Surrounded by an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it’s a picturesque place to live, whilst still having great connections to the capital.

A large development in the town centre is currently underway too, creating a hub for leisure and evening entertainment. It will bring in a brand new six-screen cinema as well as a retail centre featuring a collection of shops and restaurants.

Things to do –– Re-live history at Farnham Castle Keep –– E njoy an evening of entertainment at the Farnham Maltings –– S ample the local ale at one of over 50 pubs –– V isit the astonishing and atmospheric ruins of Waverley Abbey –– W hile away a lazy afternoon at Farnham Park

The art scene Farnham has a large number of galleries, arts venues and craft shops.

The town and borough councils both support the cultural scene and work with local organisations to develop projects within the community.

The Farnham Maltings is a cultural centre renowned for events including plays, music, comedy nights, film screenings, workshops, classes, festivals and exhibitions. The Farnham Maltings works with artists and communities from the local area to encourage people to make, see and enjoy the best art possible.

You can also join the local community for an assortment of outdoor festivals and events throughout the year, such as the carnival, community games, fireworks fiesta and annual duck race.

Or while away a lazy afternoon at the free Music in the Meadow events held every Sunday throughout the summer.

Getting here Nearest airports: –– London Heathrow –– London Gatwick –– Southampton By rail: –– One hour from London Waterloo By bus: –– Discounts on bus travel are available from Stagecoach South East Nearby towns –– 30 minutes to the vibrant town of Guildford –– 25 minutes to Woking, the heart of Surrey –– Less than 10 minutes to the nearest cinema in neighbouring Aldershot.

Nightlife Farnham has roots in the brewery trade, so it’s no wonder that there are so many pubs to choose from. As the mood takes you, choose from a 16th century tavern with local ales and an open fire, regular live music gigs in a shabby-chic pub or a contemporary chain bar offering late-night resident DJs and cocktails.

–– T ake a tour around the Hogs Back Brewery –– B e inspired by local artworks at New Ashgate Gallery –– E xplore the charming independent shops in Lion and Lamb Yard and Downing Street.

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UCA Rochester founded 1886

Discover the campus UCA’s Rochester campus is bursting with artistic energy and offers an inspirational environment where you can fulfil your creative potential. Perched high on a hill, our purpose-built campus enjoys great views over the town and the River Medway. We’re only a 10-minute walk from the town centre and five minutes away from Chatham station.

The campus is a creative hub for students enjoying a rich variety of courses in fashion, photography and digital animation. The range of exceptional facilities available includes dedicated fashion studios, construction spaces, photography development and editing suites, the unique Gerber Suite (read more on page 55) and much more.

The Zandra Rhodes Gallery provides a focus for local interest in the arts as the campus hosts important exhibitions and contemporary art and design events throughout the year.

Students from Rochester have progressed onto jobs with major brands such as Stella McCartney, Jigsaw, House of Fraser and River Island in the fashion industry. Graduates have also made props for blockbuster movies including Thor: The Dark World, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Dark Knight Rises, Spectre and many others.

Alumni and successes from UCA Rochester –– Dame Zandra Rhodes, world-renowned awardwinning fashion designer and UCA Chancellor Emerita –– J ewellery designer to the likes of Madonna, Kate Moss and Cameron Diaz, Stephen Webster MBE –– The co-inventor of Stuckist Art, Billy Childish –– T racey Emin, fine artist and 1999 Turner Prize nominee.

“ Because the campus is such a big part of Rochester, the student life filters through to the town. It can only be a positive thing to surround yourself with more people who want to do the same thing as you outside of the course. It can’t do anything other than inspire you.”

Lewis Punton BA (Hons) Computer Animation Arts

Courses in Rochester also benefit from incredibly strong industry links, with students having the opportunity to work with the BBC, ITV, Pinewood Studios, The Royal Opera House, Marc Jacobs, John Lewis and Getty Images.

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Charles Dickens lived here for much of his life, and you’ll find places that pop up in his books still sitting among the town’s characterful streets, shops and ancient buildings today.

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Whether it’s arts, dance, exhibitions, lectures, festivals, music, theatre or film, you’ll find your tastes are catered for in Rochester. With over 30 days of free festivals and over 600 events every year, Rochester and its neighbouring towns will keep you fully entertained.

Rochester is certainly big in character – with loads of activities on your doorstep, this location is perfectly suited to the student lifestyle. It’s only 40 minutes from London by train, and offers a variety of creative industry links and vibrant nightlife.

Things to do –– Roam the grounds of Rochester Castle –– Meander the River Medway on a boat from Rochester Pier –– Peruse the quirky retailers on the Victorian High Street –– Take a tour of the Historic Dockyard –– Taste some homemade fudge from the Candy Bar –– Enjoy a delicious meal in Rochester’s famous restaurant scene –– Get your nose in a book at Baggins Book Bazaar –– Solve the mystery to free yourself at Escape Plan LIVE.

The art scene Local creative talent is nurtured through exciting and inspiring events and exhibitions. Both residents and visitors can revel in a range of inspiring and innovative arts and cultural experiences.

UCA Rochester is at the centre of a busy community of creative arts initiatives. Organisations such as Nucleus Arts and The Deaf Cat Gallery and Studios produce, promote and retail the very best in contemporary design, craft and media, making Medway a phenomenally vibrant centre for all creatively-minded people.

Getting here Nearest airports: –– London City –– London Gatwick By rail: –– 40 minutes from London St Pancras –– One hour from London Victoria By sea: –– One hour from the English Channel ferry crossing at Dover –– One hour from the Eurotunnel at Folkestone Nearby towns –– 40 minutes to the beautiful Whitstable coast –– 45 minutes to lively Maidstone –– 45 minutes to busy student city Canterbury.

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A small historic town with a modern artistic twist – the energy and creativity radiating from Rochester’s vibrant arts and music scene is contagious.

Nightlife By night, Rochester’s impressive selection of bars and clubs becomes the main attraction for the student community. Head to a wine bar with a lively vibe, sink into a comfy sofa in a cosy lounge or hang out at a grungy pub with live music. Or you can wrap up the night dancing to the resident DJ set at the best club in town – the choice is yours.

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“ At first I was concerned about moving so far from home, but when I came to an open day I felt at ease. The TV studio is a lovely space to work and study in.

By coming here every day, you become accustomed to the industry and you get hands-on experience, training us to work in a professional environment.”

Maidstone Television Studios

Gavin Roberts BA (Hons) Television Production student

Maidstone Television Studios offer you the unique opportunity to study television production in the UK’s largest independent TV studio facility. In this professional environment, you’ll have the chance to work on high-profile TV shows (such as Later… With Jools Holland, Take Me Out and Catchphrase), and network with leading industry professionals.

TV Production students have access to a modern and spacious learning environment including edit facilities, screening rooms, an equipment store and a library, as well as the fully equipped TV studios and live gallery used by professionals.

UCA Rochester is the link campus for students at Maidstone, and the majority of the course is taught at the studios but with some first-year lectures held in Rochester. Students on this course have access to all the facilities on the Rochester campus, including student services, the library and equipment hire.

The town Maidstone is a vibrant town in Kent, 40 miles from London and close to our Rochester campus. The town offers excellent shopping, museums, galleries and events throughout the year and stunning local countryside to explore. If you love to eat out, then Maidstone won’t disappoint you, and with a variety of pubs, bars and nightclubs, there are always places to go when the sun goes down.

Accommodation You can apply for a place in our halls of residence at Doust Way in Rochester which is about 20 minutes away by car – plus you would be eligible for a free bus pass, which is exclusive to Television Production students staying in our halls of residence.

Alternatively, you can search for private accommodation in Maidstone, Rochester or the surrounding area – our Accommodation Office at UCA Rochester will be able to help you.

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Millie Byrne BA (Hons) Hand Embroidery graduate

The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) offers the only specialist Hand Embroidery degree in Europe. We’re proud to offer it as part of our course portfolio.

RSN is known as an international centre for excellence in the art of hand embroidery. Its skills are very much in demand today by couture fashion houses, as well as for individual and public commissions.

During your studies, you may well be invited to work on high-profile embroidered pieces for clients.

The town Located in Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey in south-west London, you’ll study in dedicated studios designed by Sir Christopher Wren. With fantastic views of Hampton Court Palace’s Privy Garden and the River Thames beyond, you’ll never be short of inspiration.

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“ Every time I walk up to Hampton Court Palace, I just think ‘wow’.

Sometimes it’s easy to take for granted that we work in such an incredible place. It’s great to have such a nice view when you’re sat in the studio stitching away!”

East Molesey has a vibrant café street culture with independent shops, antique emporiums, restaurants and bars. Nearby towns include Kingston-uponThames (15 minutes by bus), Epsom, Surbiton, Twickenham and Richmond. London Waterloo is 30 minutes away by train.

Accommodation You can apply for campus accommodation in Epsom which is about 30 minutes away by car. We can also support you to find private accommodation in the local area.

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Campus halls of residence

Canterbury Ian Dury House is our on-campus accommodation at UCA Canterbury. The development contains nine self-catering flats which can house up to six students each.

Hotham Court, Parham Road is located about a 30-minute walk from the campus and can accommodate 107 students. It offers flats of singlestudy bedrooms which can accommodate between two and six students.

Prices range from around £131–£143 per week.*

Epsom Crossways House, East Street is our new, off-site campus. Housing up to 99 students across 14 flats, each flat has up to eight en-suite bedrooms.

Ashley Road is located in the town centre, only a five-minute walk from campus. There are six flats of up to seven students – accommodating 28 students in total.

Wilberforce Court is based on campus and houses up to 70 students. The building has 12 self-contained flats over three floors, with between four and seven bedrooms in each flat.

Worple Road is on campus and is made up of three blocks of flats, with each containing between five and eight en-suite bedrooms. In total, the site can accommodate up to 58 students.

Prices range from around £138–£166 per week.*

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Farnham The Student Village is based on campus and features a mix of purpose-built houses and flats for up to 345 students. Each unit can accommodate up to eight students in single bedrooms, with a small number of en-suite rooms available.

Prices range from around £118–£149 per week.*

Rochester Doust Way is a five-minute walk from campus and houses up to 215 students, usually in flats of six.

If you’re applying to study Television Production at Maidstone TV Studios, you can apply for accommodation in Doust Way. Prices range from around £131–£137 per week.*

* Prices are based on 2018–2019 residence fees to give an approximate idea of costs only, and are therefore subject to change.

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Our international community As the second largest provider of specialist creative arts education in Europe, we offer a truly global perspective in creative education.

Our diverse international community currently includes students from 93 nations across the world.

China Lithuania Norway Portugal Cyprus Spain Bulgaria Hong Kong Italy Taiwan Poland Greece India Romania France Latvia USA Germany South Korea UAE Finland Malaysia Other (71 countries)

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Student life at UCA

Creativity is the energy that drives everyone at UCA to invent, explore and collaborate with each other. While studying with us, you’ll be immersed in a creative, fun atmosphere, surrounded by people with the same passions as you.

Our campuses offer not only incredible resources and equipment, but also caring and vibrant environments for you to meet friends, put on events, socialise and explore your interests.

“ The campus and the friends I made were the best things about life at UCA. My friends will stay with me for life and made university so enjoyable every day. Uni almost felt like an artistic collective where we would all put a lot of thought into each other’s projects to make them the best they could be.”

Rosie Panton BA (Hons) Graphic Design UCA Canterbury

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“ I love the access to technology, resources and the people I meet every day. The mix of the amazing community, bleeding-edge and industry-standard technology, a city full of architectural heritage, a supportive, experienced and wonderful teaching body and an almost infinite amount of resources is what makes UCA, to me, the perfect university.�

Morgan Ruffell BSc (Hons) Creative Computing UCA Canterbury

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Galleries & exhibition spaces If you’re looking for a taste of culture, our campus galleries offer a wide range of unique, inspiring and thought-provoking exhibitions. With such a varied programme running throughout the year, our galleries have something for all artistic tastes, including the work of our students, staff and graduates.

Each of our galleries is free to enter and we welcome visitors from the local and wider community, as well as students and staff. Our aim is to showcase talent and inspire people to engage with the arts in an open and creative environment.

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Cafés & bars Each campus has its own café and most also have a bar, where you can relax with a drink or a delicious meal at tempting prices. Our cafés trade on good home-style food and cater for every diet and budget throughout the day.

Our campus bars have a calendar of regular events for you to enjoy, including comedy, music, open mic and theme nights. If you’d like to arrange, host or even DJ a night of your own, you can work with the Students’ Union to get it up and running.

We share the vision of the Fairtrade Foundation and you’ll find Fairtrade products available in all our outlets. If you choose to study here, you can also buy discount vouchers, which you can redeem in any of our cafés – these are really handy as it means that you’ll never get caught out without cash when you need a coffee or a bite to eat.

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Student blogs and vlogs Our talented team of student bloggers and vloggers can give you a taste of life as a UCA student, sharing their personal insights and experiences of studying, living and socialising on all of our campuses.

These student-led pieces are published throughout the year and cover a huge range of topics – everything from vlogging, staging curated shows and getting the most out of Freshers’ Week, to experiences on overseas study trips and advice on entering your work into competitions.

Read more on our blog or watch on our YouTube channel.

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“ I just found that UCA being a specialised university, everyone there is creative and has fashion or arts in common – so it makes you feel safe and comfortable, and subconsciously it builds a little community amongst students.”

Sarah Barnes BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism UCA Epsom

Join us at #UCAlive We run live Q&A sessions where you can ask us anything you like about what it’s like to live and study here at UCA. Find out more on our website and follow us on social media to find out about our next #UCAlive session.

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World-class facilities and resources

While studying with us, you’ll have access to all the technology and expert technicians you need to complete your work – including the full range of workshops and resources on campus, not just those dedicated to your course.

All of our campuses have extensive studio spaces with Macs and PCs loaded with the latest software, as well as an art shop offering a wide range of supplies at student-friendly prices.

Each campus also has a hire store which gives you access to an impressive selection of equipment, including video and stills cameras, lighting and sound recording tools, laptops, projectors and much more. Our technicians and tutors are also highly skilled and are on hand to support and teach you how to use any of the equipment.

Canterbury highlights –– Free and Open Access Fabrication Lab (FABLab), with CNC routing

Find out more about the resources we have to offer on our website, or take a virtual tour of our campuses.

Please note: access to each campus and its resources can sometimes depend on the campus you choose to study at. For example, you may be using the facilities at the campus where your course is based but not always at others – this depends on your course.

Epsom highlights –– Extensive fashion studios with sewing facilities

–– Wood, metal, casting and printmaking workshops

–– D igital print studio with large and small format printing, bookbinding, guillotine, perfect binding

–– Animation and stop-motion bays

–– Screen-print studio for traditional printing

–– H erbert Read Gallery and multiple exhibitionspaces for fine art

–– T raditional oil-based print including hot metal letterpress equipment

–– Digital Visualisation and Simulation lab

–– Sounds studio with equipped sound booth.

–– Extensive dedicated sculpture workshop.

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You’ll also have access to photography studios and darkrooms, as well as 3D printing facilities, plus you’ll find specialist equipment relating to the courses that are taught at each campus.

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Farnham highlights –– Animation studio with Mac workstations, lightboxes, line testers and hi-speed batch scanners –– H and and mechanical processes for ceramic, glass, wood, metal, plastics and jewellery and foundry for casting bronze and aluminium –– D igital and traditional looms for woven textiles and associated dye facilities –– T raditional printmaking workshop including intaglio, relief, screen printing and letterpress –– Bookmaking facilities –– Partnership with local Maltings theatre –– D igital three-camera television studio, networked to our broadcast newsroom and using industry leading Autocue software.

We have also recently unveiled a brand new dedicated Film & Media Centre, featuring over half a million pounds worth of equipment, including: –– Black box studio –– L ive performance room with instruments provided, control room for sound mixing, dubbing theatre, radio studios and Foley studio –– Dedicated performance and rehearsal spaces.

Take a virtual tour of our Farnham campus: uca.ac.uk/virtual-tour/farnham

Rochester highlights –– The Gerber suite, a unique Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) facility –– W orkshops for ceramic, metal and woodwork, casting resin and plaster –– C omputer-Aided Design (CAD) facilities for portfolio development –– E xtensive design, pattern and production studios and sewing rooms –– S tate-of-the-art fashion textiles digital printing resources –– D edicated area for large-format printing and high-spec scanners.

Take a virtual tour of our Rochester campus: uca.ac.uk/virtual-tour/rochester

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Library & Student Services Your gateway to our libraries Our Gateway team acts as the first point of contact for you, answering enquiries and providing support 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 gives you access to a comprehensive range of resources specifically focusing on the visual and creative arts, including: –– A ccess to over 280,000 electronic and print books and exhibition catalogues –– Over 17,000 electronic and print journals –– Over 300 metres of archival materials –– A wide range of special collections and artists’ books –– 17,000 DVDs, videos, CDs and digital games –– Over 10,000 television and film broadcasts online.

The library catalogue enables 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 library 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 develop 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, printing, software and digitisation services.

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Academic support Our Learning Development Tutors work closely with course tutors and librarians to help you develop the skills you need to flourish on your course. If you would like one-to-one support, they’re available for individual tutorials on request.

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.

Our Learning and Teaching Librarians work with course tutors to ensure our collections meet your course needs and that we are able to support your learning journey. They also provide tailored workshops, seminars and tutorials for you to help with research for written and practical assignments.

Disability & SpLD team The Disability & Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) team works alongside you and academic colleagues to provide advice, guidance and information.

Advice & student finances We have a Specialist Adviser located at each of our four campuses who can give you 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 for international students.

Careers & employability Our campus libraries also house our Careers and Employability service, with professionally qualified Careers and Employability Advisers on site, along with an extensive range of resources. For more details, turn to page 12 or check our website.

This could include: –– A n initial discussion to consider your learning needs in relation to your chosen course of study –– S ignposting and referral for additional assessments, if required –– S upport to attend our Open Days and Applicant Days.

Our Autism&Uni toolkit provides information for autistic students on applying for UCA, preparing for your arrival and settling into university life.

The toolkit is available online at: autism-uni.org/uca

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Our Courses

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International Pathway Programmes Our international pathway courses are specifically designed to prepare you for a UK creative arts education. You’ll discover what makes the UK such an important place to study art and design, and why our country has a world-renowned reputation in the creative industries.

International Pathway Programmes

Entry requirements

International Foundation in Art, Design & Media, UCA Farnham This course is designed for international students who want to progress onto undergraduate study in the creative arts.

(an overall score of 4.0 with 4.0 in each component will be accepted if you enrol on a programme with additional English)

Courses start in either September or January and run for 24 weeks. Our September courses can be combined with a further 5 or 10 weeks of English language.

–– Online portfolio.

International Foundation in Business, UCA Epsom With a focus on innovation and problem-solving in the context of creative business, this course has been designed for international students wishing to study for a degree in a business subject.

–– 1 2 years of schooling with good grades –– Overall IELTS score of 5.0, with 4.5 in each component.

Graduate Diploma in Art, Design and Media (pre-master), UCA Farnham This programme has been specifically designed to support international students as they prepare to progress onto postgraduate level study in the creative arts.

–– A recognised honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant

Courses start in either September or January and last for 30 weeks.

English for Creative Arts, UCA Farnham This is a 28 week full-time course aimed at supporting international students who have received and accepted a conditional offer to study with us.

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–– 12 years of schooling with good grades –– Overall IELTS score of 5.0, with 4.5 in each component

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–– Knowledge and / or experience of an art and design discipline or creative industry

–– An overall IELTS score of 5.5 with 5.5 in each component –– Online portfolio.

–– Acceptance onto an undergraduate or postgraduate course at UCA.

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Animation, Computing & Games Animation, computing and games are some of the fastest-growing industries in the world, with the UK leading the way in global trends. Sitting at the forefront of new tech and user design, learning these subjects in a creative arts environment gives you the opportunity to discover exciting, imaginative worlds of your own creation.

Undergraduate courses

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BA (Hons) Animation

C93/W615/F

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BA (Hons) Animation (including Year 0)

C93/W617/F

Farnham

BA (Hons) Computer Animation Arts

C93/W281/R

Rochester

BSc (Hons) Creative Computing

C93/W290/C

Canterbury

BA (Hons) Games Arts

C93/W280/F

Farnham

BA (Hons) Games Design

C93/G450/F

Rochester

BSc (Hons) Games Technology

C93/G450/F

Farnham

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Undergraduate entry requirements –– A qualification equivalent to A-Levels with good grades, OR 12 years of schooling, plus one year of study at international foundation level or equivalent –– A n IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

Postgraduate entry requirements –– A Bachelor’s degree with good grades –– A n IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component –– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work.

–– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work (not required for BSc (Hons) Games Technology).

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Architecture & Interior Design We offer highly-regarded architecture and interior design courses for you to progress onto challenging, enjoyable and influential careers. By coming to study with us you’ll learn from professionals who continue to practice in industry and bring work opportunities and valuable network contacts to the university.

Undergraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

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

C93/K100/C

Canterbury

BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design

C93/W252/C

Canterbury

BA (Hons) Interior Architecture & Design

C93/W251/F

Farnham

Postgraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

MA Architecture

–

Canterbury

Master of Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2)

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Canterbury

MA Interior Design

–

Canterbury

Undergraduate entry requirements –– A qualification equivalent to A-Levels with good grades, OR 12 years of schooling, plus one year of study at international foundation level or equivalent –– A n IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

Postgraduate entry requirements –– A Bachelor’s degree with good grades –– A n IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component –– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work.

–– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work.

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Crafts, Jewellery & 3D Design

Crafts, Jewellery & 3D Design From the catwalk and the big screen to science labs and engineering workshops, contemporary craft makers are applying their valuable skills to a vast range of industries in the UK, contributing significantly to economic growth and driving change and innovation through their knowledge of material.

Undergraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

BA (Hons) Ceramics & Glass*

C93/W266/F

Farnham

BA (Hons) Industrial Design*

C93/W245/C

Canterbury

BA (Hons) Jewellery & Silversmithing

C93/W271/F

Farnham

Postgraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

MA Ceramics

–

Farnham

MA Glass

–

Farnham

MA Jewellery

–

Farnham

MA Metalwork

–

Farnham

MA Product Design

–

Farnham

Undergraduate entry requirements –– A qualification equivalent to A-Levels with good grades, OR 12 years of schooling, plus one year of study at international foundation level or equivalent –– A n IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component –– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work.

Postgraduate entry requirements –– A Bachelor’s degree with good grades –– A n IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component –– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work. *Course subject to validation at time of print.

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Fashion & Textiles Our fashion and textiles courses focus on creativity, skills, innovation and professionalism, which reaps rewards for our students in terms of employability. With a range of courses that delve into all different aspects of fashion – from branding and commercial awareness to the traditional skills of draping, tailoring and sewing – we’re training the next generation of fashion experts across a wide range of creative disciplines.

Undergraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

BA (Hons) Fashion

C93/W230/E

Epsom

BA (Hons) Fashion (4 year option, incorporating Year 0)

C93/W236/E

Epsom

BA (Hons) Fashion Atelier

C93/W237/R

Rochester

BA (Hons) Fashion Design

C93/W233/R

Rochester

BA (Hons) Fashion Design (4 year option, incorporating Year 0)

C93/W238/R

Rochester

BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles

C93/W231/R

Rochester

BA (Hons) Hand Embroidery

C93/W740/N

Royal School of Needlework

BA (Hons) Make-up & Hair Design

C93/W452/R

Rochester

BA (Hons) Textile Design

C93/W234/F

Farnham

Postgraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

MA Fashion Design

–

Rochester

MA Printed Textiles for Fashion & Interiors

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Rochester

MA Textiles

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Farnham

Undergraduate entry requirements –– A qualification equivalent to A-Levels with good grades, OR 12 years of schooling, plus one year of study at international foundation level or equivalent –– A n IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component –– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work.

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Film & Television Our Film and Television courses have produced Oscar and BAFTA winning filmmakers and animators, and we’re proud that our students regularly win awards in recognition of their work.

Amongst our most high-profile alumni are director of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Godzilla, Gareth Edwards; director of Poldark, Misfits and One of Us, William McGregor; and Oscar-winning filmmaker, Arnold Schwartzman OBE.

Undergraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

BA (Hons) Film & Digital Art

C93/W690/F

Farnham

BA (Hons) Film Production

C93/W600/F

Farnham

BA (Hons) Film Production (4 year option, incorporating Year 0)

C93/W618/F

Farnham

BA (Hons) Television Production

C93/P311/R

Rochester & Maidstone TV Studios

Postgraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

MA Digital Media*

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Farnham

MA Filmmaking

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Farnham

MA Filmmaking: Documentary

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Farnham

MA Media Communication*

–

Farnham

Undergraduate entry requirements –– A qualification equivalent to A-Levels with good grades, OR 12 years of schooling, plus one year of study at international foundation level or equivalent –– A n IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component –– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work.

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Fine Art Our Fine Art courses equip you with the practical skills and entrepreneurial knowledge to succeed in the arts sector, whether you decide to start your own business or take a role within an organisation. We will build your confidence and give you opportunities to network, exhibit your work publicly and discover what your art practice means to you.

Undergraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

BA (Hons) Fine Art

C93/W100/C

Canterbury

BA (Hons) Fine Art (4 year option, incorporating Year 0)

C93/W102/C

Canterbury

BA (Hons) Fine Art

C93/W101/F

Farnham

Postgraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

MA Fine Art

–

Canterbury

MA Fine Art

–

Farnham

Undergraduate entry requirements

Postgraduate entry requirements

–– A qualification equivalent to A-Levels with good

–– A Bachelor’s degree with good grades

grades, OR 12 years of schooling, plus one year of study at international foundation level or equivalent

–– An IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in

–– An IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in

each component

–– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work.

each component

–– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work.

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Graphic Design & Illustration

Graphic Design & Illustration Our graphic design and illustration courses give you a critical, conceptual and contextual understanding of your chosen subject. We’ll help you fulfil your creative potential and will support you with highlevel technical knowledge. Our programmes are relatively small, providing you with excellent tuition and a huge array of facilities.

Undergraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

C93/W211/C

Canterbury

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

C93/W210/E

Epsom

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

C93/W217/F

Farnham

BA (Hons) Illustration

C93/W220/F

Farnham

BA (Hons) Illustration (4-year route incorporating Year 0)

C93/W221/F

Farnham

BA (Hons) Illustration & Animation

C93/WW26/C

Canterbury

Postgraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

MA Graphic Design

–

Epsom

MA Illustration

–

Farnham

MA Visual Communication

–

Canterbury

Undergraduate entry requirements –– A qualification equivalent to A-Levels with good grades, OR 12 years of schooling, plus one year of study at international foundation level or equivalent –– A n IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

Postgraduate entry requirements –– A Bachelor’s degree with good grades –– A n IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component –– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work.

–– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work.

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Marketing, Promotion & Management Our marketing, promotion and management courses offer you the chance to develop skills in branding, PR, promotion, forecasting, trends and merchandising.

Whichever specialism you choose, we’ll encourage you to explore it in great depth so you can graduate with a range of useful skills, including Adobe design proficiency, branding, organisation, communication, presentation, time management and prioritisation, as well as subject-specific knowledge. You’ll keep an eye on digital media too, to stay up-to-date with changing technologies.

Undergraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

BA (Hons) Fashion Media & Promotion

C93/W226/R

Rochester

BA (Hons) Fashion Media & Promotion (4 year option, incorporating Year 0)

C93/W227/R

Rochester

BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion & Imaging

C93/WN65/E

Epsom

Postgraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

MA Creative Marketing & Advertising

–

Epsom

MA Fashion Design

–

Rochester

MA Printed Textiles for Fashion & Interiors

–

Rochester

MA Textiles

–

Farnham

Undergraduate entry requirements –– A qualification equivalent to A-Levels with good grades, OR 12 years of schooling, plus one year of study at international foundation level or equivalent –– A n IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

Postgraduate entry requirements –– A Bachelor’s degree with good grades –– A n IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component –– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work.

–– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work.

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Media & Journalism

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Media & Journalism Our media and journalism courses offer you endless opportunities to strengthen your skills as a creative thinker and effective writer, and teach you how to engage audiences across different media platforms.

Our teaching staff bring a wealth of industry experience from organisations such as the BBC, LBC and The Guardian, as well as industry contacts from Private Eye, Sky News, Vogue and many more.

Undergraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism

C93/WP25/E

Epsom

BA (Hons) Journalism & Media Production

C93/W902/F

Farnham

BA (Hons) Television & Media Production

C93/P321/F

Farnham

Postgraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

MA Digital Media

–

Farnham

MA Media Communication

–

Farnham

Undergraduate entry requirements –– A qualification equivalent to A-Levels with good grades, OR 12 years of schooling, plus one year of study at international foundation level or equivalent –– A n IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

Postgraduate entry requirements –– A Bachelor’s degree with good grades –– A n IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component –– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work.

–– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work.

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Music As a music student at UCA, you’ll be stretched creatively and will learn how to use imaginative solutions in a variety of different artistic scenarios.

You’ll explore the theoretical context behind your practice and be encouraged to put your ideas into diverse and exciting projects.

Collaboration is at the heart of our music culture in Farnham, with opportunities to create film soundtracks and theme music as well as dubbing, sound mixing and much more. Our courses in film, acting, animation, journalism, media and television provide a wide variety of avenues along which you can compose, create and edit your pieces, giving you valuable experience and contacts before you graduate.

You’ll have access to extensive resources – our new Film and Media Centre offers purposebuilt soundproof studios, recording rooms and performance spaces with specialist equipment.

Elsewhere on campus, you can use the Foley room to create sound effects and black box theatre for more experimental performance, plus radio sound booths and our extensive library.

Undergraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

BA/BSc (Hons) Music Composition & Technology

C93/W300/F

Farnham

BA (Hons) Music Marketing & Communications

C93/EN36/E

Epsom

Postgraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

MA International Music Management

–

Epsom

Undergraduate entry requirements –– A qualification equivalent to A-Levels with good grades, OR 12 years of schooling, plus one year of study at international foundation level or equivalent –– A n IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

Postgraduate entry requirements –– A Bachelor’s degree with good grades –– A n IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component –– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work.

–– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work.

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Performing Arts Studying performing arts at UCA will give you the confidence and skills to forge a career in this competitive sector, with modern, advanced technological skills which will help you to stand out against more traditional training.

Our performing arts courses combine essential acting and performing skills with advanced technical knowledge in camera work, screenwriting, photography, production and directing, which will equip you with the skills to embark on a variety of careers when you graduate.

Our Acting and Theatre Design courses across our Farnham and Rochester campuses place an emphasis on cross-course collaboration, with units engrained in the courses giving you the opportunity to seek out exciting projects among students in animation, film, music, fashion, gaming, television production and more. These creative communities on our campuses enable you to build a network of contacts that could form the bedrock of your future career.

Undergraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

BA (Hons) Acting & Performance

C93/W410/F

Farnham

BA (Hons) Acting

C93/W411/R

Rochester

BA (Hons) Theatre Design

C93/W440/R

Rochester

Entry requirements –– A qualification equivalent to A-Levels with good grades, OR 12 years of schooling, plus one year of study at international foundation level or equivalent –– A n IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component –– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work.

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Photography

Photography As a student on one of our photography courses, you’ll get to experiment, take risks and use your individuality and flair to become an expert in creating original visual work. We have a strong ethos of conducting hands-on projects in studio environments with cutting-edge and traditional technology, giving you a platform to truly explore and push the boundaries of photography.

Undergraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

BA (Hons) Fashion Photography

C93/W645/R

Rochester

BA (Hons) Photography

C93/W640/F

Farnham

BA (Hons) Photography (4-year route incorporating Year 0)

C93/W643/F

Farnham

BA (Hons) Photography

C93/W642/R

Rochester

Postgraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

MA Fashion Photography

–

Rochester

MA Photography

–

Rochester

MFA Photography

–

Farnham

Undergraduate entry requirements –– A qualification equivalent to A-Levels with good grades, OR 12 years of schooling, plus one year of study at international foundation level or equivalent –– A n IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

Postgraduate ntry requirements –– A Bachelor’s degree with good grades –– A n IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component –– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work.

–– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work.

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Our Business School for the Creative Industries is the first of its kind in the UK. This exciting expansion of our creative portfolio builds on our long tradition of collaborating with employers to cultivate leadership, entrepreneurial and strategic planning skills.

Our courses combine creative development with business approaches, allowing you to develop the innovative, high-level professional understanding needed to embrace the specialised leadership challenges and opportunities of the creative industries. Your learning will be problem-based and commercial, combining theory and research with high-level practical skills.

Undergraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

BA (Hons) Advertising

C93/W218/E

Epsom

BA (Hons) Business Innovation & Management (one year top up degree)

C93/N100/E

Epsom

BA (Hons) Business Management

C93/N200/E

Epsom

BA (Hons) Event & Promotion Management*

C93/N800/E

Epsom

BA (Hons) Fashion Management & Marketing

C93/WN2N/E

Epsom

BA (Hons) HR Management*

C93/N600/E

Epsom

BA (Hons) International Buying & Merchandising*

C93/N110/E

Epsom

BA (Hons) Marketing

C93/N500/E

Epsom

BA (Hons) Music Marketing & Communications

C93/WN36/E

Epsom

BSc (Hons) Supply Chain & Logistics Management*

C93/N510/E

Epsom

Postgraduate courses

UCAS code

Campus

MA Creative Business Management

–

Epsom

MA Design, Innovation & Brand Management

–

Epsom

MA Fashion Business & Management

–

Epsom

MA Fashion Marketing & Communication

–

Epsom

MA Global Media Management

–

Epsom

MSc International Financial Management for the Creative Industries

–

Epsom

MA International Jewellery Management

–

Epsom

MA Luxury Brand Management

–

Epsom

MBA International Master of Business Administration

–

Epsom

Undergraduate entry requirements –– A qualification equivalent to A-Levels with good grades, OR 12 years of schooling, plus one year of study at international foundation level or equivalent –– A n IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component –– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work.

Business School for the Creative Industries

Business School for the Creative Industries

Postgraduate entry requirements –– A Bachelor’s degree with good grades –– A n IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component –– A satisfactory portfolio of creative work. *Course subject to validation at time of print.

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Portfolio advice If you’re thinking of studying with us, an impressive portfolio will help to demonstrate your practical and creative ability, and will give that extra edge to your application. Creating a portfolio is your opportunity to identify and refine your artistic aspirations and could be the key to securing the place you want on a pre-degree, degree or postgraduate course.

What is a portfolio?

A portfolio is a collection of your work that demonstrates a range of skills and creative talent.

It’s your opportunity to showcase your individuality, creativity, inspirations and artistic abilities, and is a useful way for us to evaluate your suitability for the course you’ve applied to. It might contain design work, drawing/art projects, photographs, films, sound work, music composition, or examples of creative writing or essays.

Think of your portfolio as a statement about your work – it should exhibit your creative journey, thought processes and influences. Don’t be afraid to be bold and appeal to a viewer, keeping their attention and leaving them feeling excited about your creative potential.

What should my portfolio include?

Your portfolio should feature examples of your research and show the development of your ideas and projects – this should be highly presentable and well organised. You may find it useful to arrange your work into themes, styles or chronological order – this will demonstrate good organisational skills and your own artistic awareness.

Put some of your most attention-grabbing and interesting work at the front and lead the viewer through your journey by exhibiting pieces of work that showcase a variety of skills, materials, techniques and influences – this might include paintings, drawings, photography, digital pieces, storyboards, animation images or written work.

If you include moving image work, we would recommend a maximum of two minutes’ running time. Highlight your favourite pieces too, and indicate what or who inspires you.

Do all courses require a portfolio?

Not all of our courses require a portfolio as part of your application –search the course pages of our website for more details.

Even if you’re not asked to supply a portfolio, if you have creative work you’d like to share with us, we’d love to see it and understand more about you and your interests.

How do I submit my portfolio?

The online portfolio upload system, which is available in the Applicant Portal, allows you to upload images, or links to external websites such as Flickr and YouTube.

We ask that all digital portfolios are submitted via this system (we don’t accept portfolios via email), as there is no size limit and you can add a description for each piece of work you upload. We’ll confirm whether we need to see a physical or digital portfolio after we’ve received your application.

Documenting the development of your ideas in a sketchbook is a great way to show us how you approached the task of creating your work, allowing us to gain insight into your creative thought processes and approach to your subject, and demonstrating a clear rationale.

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Entry requirements Foundation Programmes For foundation programmes we usually require 12 years of schooling with good grades.

Postgraduate Programmes For pre-master programmes we usually require a bachelor's degree from non-arts related disciplines or a three-year diploma and experience of art, design or creative industry.

Undergraduate Programmes For undergraduate programmes we require 13 years of education (or the equivalent of A-Levels) with good grades.

For master’s programmes we require a bachelor’s degree with good grades. A portfolio is required for applicable courses.

A portfolio is required for applicable courses.

English Language Requirements Courses

IELTS

International Foundation

5.0 overall with no component below 4.5

BA /BSc courses

6.0 overall with no component below 5.5

Pre-masters programme

5.5 overall with no component below 5.5

MA Courses

6.0 overall with no component below 5.5

International MBA

6.5 overall with no component below 6.0

If your IELTS Academic for UKVI scores are 0.5 below the entry requirement, then you can take our 5 week pre-sessional English language course.

If your IELTS Academic for UKVI scores are 1.0 below the entry requirement, then you can take our 10 week pre-sessional English language course.

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If your IELTS Academic for UKVI scores are 1.5 below the entry requirement, then you can take our 15 week pre-sessional English language course (part of the delivery of this course will take place in China).

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How to apply If you are applying for a pre-degree or postgraduate course, you should apply directly to us using UCA’s online application form for your chosen course.

If you are applying for a full-time undergraduate course, you can either apply to us directly or through UCAS. You can track your application through our online ‘Applicant Portal’. If you are a national from outside the EU/EEA, then you will need to apply for a Tier 4 (general) student visa in order to study at UCA. You can learn more about this process here: www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information--Advice/ Preparation-and-Arrival/Thinking-of-studyingin-the-UK For advice and guidance on the application process, please contact our International Admissions Team: internationaladmissions@uca.ac.uk +44 (0)1252 892838

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Funding your study Fees provided are for the first year of each programme and are subject to review on an annual basis. We offer a discount on all fees to those students who pay in full prior to enrolment on their chosen course.

2020 International Pathway tuition fees: Course

Standard fee

Discounted fee

International Foundation in Art, Design & Media

£14,800

£14,210

Graduate Diploma: Art & Design

£14,800

£14,210

Course

Standard fee

Discounted fee

BA/BSc (Hons) courses

£16,250

£15,600

BA (Hons) top-up degree

£16,250

£15,600

Course

Standard fee

Discounted fee

Master of Architecture (MArch)

£16,250

£15,600

MA & MSc courses

£16,250

£15,600

MA Filmmaking

£17,500

£16,800

MA Luxury Brand Management

£17,500

£16,800

MFA Photography

£10,830

£10,390

MBA courses

£17,500

£16,800

MPhil / PhD courses

£16,250

£15,600

2020 Undergraduate tuition fees:

2020 Postgraduate tuition fees:

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Scholarships Gifted student scholarship A limited number of scholarships of £2,000, paid as a fee discount, will be available for new international students applying for a taught degree course (Bachelor’s and taught Master’s courses) who are considered to be gifted.

Early bird deposit payment scholarship 150 scholarships of £1,000, awarded as a fee discount, will be available for new international students who pay their tuition fee deposit early.

For further information on the scholarships available and how to apply, visit uca.ac.uk and search ‘scholarships’.

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Pre-sessional English Course overview Our portfolio of Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (Pre-sessional EAP) courses in the UK and China supports your English language development and comprehensively prepares you to immerse yourself within the academic context of art, design and media before joining foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate courses to raise your English language level to meet the entry requirements of your main programmes.

What can you expect from the Pre-sessional English (PSE) courses?

The PSE courses help you explore and advance the specialist creative arts vocabulary and communication skills required at university level, quickly and effectively.

Course

15 week PSE China

Cost

£5,700

10 week PSE China UK

£3,800

5 week PSE China UK

£2,100

In your class, there will be students progressing onto various main courses, but you will follow an individual plan tailored to your subject specialism.

You will have a chance to expand your main course subject knowledge via study trips, lectures, seminars and personalized tutorials as well as talks from guest speakers.

What courses are available?

We offer 22, 15, 10 and 5 week options to meet the needs of different learners. Some of our programmes are offered in Beijing and Shanghai, with others offered at UCA Farnham.

Your overall IELTS

You need IELTS

4.0 (no component below 4.0)

5.5

4.5 (no component below 4.0)

6.0

5.0 (no component below 4.5)

6.5

5.0 (no component below 4.5)

6.0

5.5 (no component below 5.0)

6.5

5.5 (no component below 5.0)

6.0

6.0 (no component below 5.0)

6.5

If you have further questions or need more information about our Pre-sessional English, please contact the International Admissions team on internationaladmissions@uca.ac.uk

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International Creative Summer School At the International Creative Summer School, students will be studying with some of the UK’s leading creative academics, practicing artists and technicians. Our Summer School runs for two weeks every summer.

The programme will help students to develop skills, their personal portfolio and understanding of the UK’s creative industries and educational opportunities. Our high-profile graduates have been taught and guided by our experienced, industryconnected academic staff who will support you through your Summer School programme. Most importantly, every student will leave with a welldeveloped piece of original art inspired by their experience and environment of UCA. For students aged 16+ (under 18 students must be accompanied by a group leader): – Creative Art & Design For students aged 18+: –– Creative Business Management –– Creative Art & Design –– Fashion Merchandising and Brand Management –– Graphic Design –– Fashion Textiles –– Interior Architecture & Design –– Games Design Computer Games Arts –– M ini Creative International MBA (30 credits and minimum English language requirement).

Course dates: 11 July 2020 – 25 July 2020 Length of the course: 2 weeks (Arrivals weekend 11 & 12 July) Course Costs: Early Bird fee – £1800 (available through Online Store) Regular fee – £2000 For more information, please visit: uca.ac.uk/international-summer-school

Disclaimer Although we take reasonable steps to deliver the courses as described in this prospectus, any course may be changed, suspended or withdrawn due to circumstances outside our reasonable control, including government actions, war, civil disturbance, terrorist attack or threat of terrorist attack, fire, extreme weather conditions and labour disputes, including disputes involving someone else’s employees.

The prospectus is prepared in advance of the academic year to which it relates. Although every effort has been made to ensure that its content is accurate and up-to date, it may be subject to change. Please check our website for the most up-to-date information.

We have the right to: –– Make reasonable changes to a course, at any time, including changing locations, facilities, course content, structure, staff, teaching and assessment, if we consider such changes to be necessary in order to:

In the event that we suspend or discontinue a course, or change it significantly: –– We will advise applicants at the earliest possible opportunity; –– A pplicants will have the right to withdraw their application by advising us in writing within the timescale given when being informed of the change. Any advance deposits paid will be refunded.

Any changes (including newly introduced courses or amendments to entry requirements made after the publication of the prospectus) will be added to our website. We will also advise you of any relevant changes if we sent you an offer of a place. For up-to-date information on any of our courses and studying here at UCA, please go to uca.ac.uk/2020. If you have any queries or are uncertain about any aspect of the information contained in this prospectus, we advise you to contact us directly – search Contact Us at uca.ac.uk.

–– K eep to external professional, accrediting or other regulatory body requirements; –– Keep to changes in the law; –– Improve the quality of the course; –– M ake sure that the curriculum is current and relevant to the intended learning outcomes or standards set by relevant professional bodies; –– P ut in place the results of feedback from external examiners and academic advisers; –– P ut in place the results of student feedback, for the benefit of our students; –– S uspend or withdraw a course before it has started, if enrolment number requirements cannot be met, or if the quality of the student experience cannot be guaranteed due to not enough students accepting offers to study on that course.

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