University for the Creative Arts

United Kingdom | Various, England

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Overview

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has been championing creative education and research for over 160 years, believing that creativity enriches global communities, fostering innovation and human connection. With three campuses in the southeast of England, UCA offers a vibrant, inspiring environment for students from 70 countries. Known for its ability to inspire change and address challenges through creativity, UCA offers a range of foundation, bachelor's, and master's courses. It is also home to the only business school dedicated to the creative industries. Popular courses at UCA include:

  • Fashion & Textiles: Fashion Business & Management, Digital Fashion, Fashion Atelier & Tailoring, Textiles
  • Film, Media & Performing Arts: Animation, Film Production, Visual Effects, Games Art, Acting & Performance
  • Fine Art & Photography: Ceramics & Glass, Photography, Digital Art, Visual Communications
  • Communication: Graphic Design, Illustration, Journalism, User Experience Design
  • Craft & Design: Jewellery & Silversmithing, Ceramic & Glass
  • Architecture: Architecture, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Product & Furniture Design
  • Business School: Advertising, Digital Marketing, Music Business Management, Global Business & Management
  • Games & Creative Technology: Games Design, Web Development, Virtual & Augmented Reality

UCA's practical approach, with courses designed to develop creative skills and business acumen, ensures graduates are well-equipped for careers in the creative industries.

Ranking

UCA is ranked 87th in the Times University Guide 2025 and 89th in the Guardian University Guide 2025. It is recognized as the highest-ranked specialist creative university across all three major UK league tables. Additionally, the Business School for the Creative Arts holds the 7th position in the UK for Business, Management, and Marketing (Guardian Guide 2021). According to the REF 2021, UCA is the UK's leading specialist art and design university for world-class research output. Nearly a third of UCA's research is considered world-leading, with more than 75% classified as either world-leading or internationally excellent.

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