About
UCA is devoted to students’ creative journey. With a long history of nurturing unique communities of artists, designers, architects, writers, animators, filmmakers, illustrators, photographers, actors, creative business leaders and more, UCA is proud to say that 96.9% of their 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 some of UCA’S high-profile alumni who’ve enriched the world with their talent.
With the creative industries currently employing almost two million people in the UK (DCMS, July 2017) – a number still growing – we know that all kinds of businesses are looking for talented, highly skilled graduates. That’s exactly what UCA does – help and support you every step of the way.
UCA prides itself on being 100% creative. They’ve provided students with unparalleled creative education for over 160 years and now have 7,800+ students studying more than 120 courses. Named Modern University of the Year and is the highest-ranked Specialist Arts Institution in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019).
As a tight-knit and creative community, UCA values freedom of expression, experimentation, active collaboration across disciplines and backgrounds, rigour in their thinking and practices, and informed engagement with and shaping the world around them.
Top courses
Deadlines, entry requirements & more
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Master of Arts in Fashion Business and Management
Upcoming intake
January (27/01/2025)
Deadline
December (18/12/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry requirements: An honours degree or equivalent qualification in the subject or a related discipline and/or Relevant work experience, demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level. Consideration will also be given to applicants who can make a strong case for admission in relation to a particular project and can demonstrate their potential to satisfactorily complete the course English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5 TOEFL IBT - Overall - 90 with (Listening-17, Reading-18, Speaking-20, Writing- 17) Pearson Test of English (Academic) - 59 overall with (none less than 59) CAE - 176 overall with (none less than 162) Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) - ISE III overall with Pass Language Cert International ESOL SELT - B2 Communicator High Pass overall with none less than 38
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Master of Business Administration
Upcoming intake
January (27/01/2025)
Deadline
December (18/12/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry requirements: A good Honours degree or equivalent qualification in the subject or a related discipline And Two years' relevant work experience, demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level. Consideration will also be given to applicants who can make a strong case for admission in relation to a particular project and can demonstrate their potential to satisfactorily complete the course. English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5 TOEFL IBT - Overall - 90 with (Listening-17, Reading-18, Speaking-20, Writing- 17) Pearson Test of English (Academic) - 59 overall with (none less than 59) CAE - 176 overall with (none less than 162) Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) - ISE III overall with Pass Language Cert International ESOL SELT - B2 Communicator High Pass overall with none less than 38
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Master of Arts in Filmmaking
Upcoming intake
January (27/01/2025)
Deadline
December (18/12/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry requirements: An honours degree or equivalent qualification in the subject or a related discipline and/or Relevant work experience, demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level. Consideration will also be given to applicants who can make a strong case for admission in relation to a particular project and can demonstrate their potential to satisfactorily complete the course. Portfolio requirements For these courses, we may need to see your visual or written portfolio for review. We’ll invite you to upload your portfolio online via your Applicant Portal – further information will be provided once you have applied. If you would prefer to meet the Academic Team in person for a review of your work on campus, this can also be arranged for you. English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5 TOEFL IBT - Overall - 90 with (Listening-17, Reading-18, Speaking-20, Writing- 17) Pearson Test of English (Academic) - 59 overall with (none less than 59) CAE - 176 overall with (none less than 162) Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) - ISE III overall with Pass Language Cert International ESOL SELT - B2 Communicator High Pass overall with none less than 38
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International Foundation in Creative Practices
Upcoming intake
January (27/01/2025)
Deadline
December (18/12/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry requirements: You need to have completed 12 years* of schooling (with good grades) and show strong evidence of your ability to successfully complete the programme and progress onto your chosen degree. *For countries where 11 years of schooling is comparable to this level of entry, this will be accepted. English Language Requirements: IELTS for UKVI test and achieve an overall IELTS score of 5.0 with 4.5 in each
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Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Business and Management (Honours)
Upcoming intake
January (27/01/2025)
Deadline
December (18/12/2024)
Academic Requirement
Entry requirements: 112 new UCAS tariff points, see accepted qualifications Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma / BTEC National Extended Diploma Merit at UAL Extended Diploma 112 new UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject 27-30 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 15 IB points at Higher level, see more information about IB entry requirements. And four GCSE passes at grade 9-4/A*-C including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2). Other relevant and equivalent Level 3 UK and international qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we encourage students from diverse educational backgrounds to apply. Portfolio requirements These courses don't require a portfolio. If you receive an offer, you’ll be invited to attend an Applicant Day where you can meet the course team and learn more about the course. English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 TOEFL IBT - Overall - 80 with (Listening-17, Reading-18, Speaking-20, Writing- 17) Pearson Test of English (Academic) - 59 overall with (none less than 59) CAE -169 overall with (none less than 162) Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) - ISE II overall with (Merit) Language Cert International ESOL SELT - B2 Communicator Pass overall with (none less than 33)
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Bachelor of Arts in Architecture with Integrated International Foundation Year - ARB/RIBA Part 1 (Honours)
Upcoming intake
September (22/09/2025)
Deadline
June (23/06/2025)
Academic Requirement
Entry Requirements: For this courses you need to have completed 12 years of schooling (with good grades) and show strong evidence of your ability to successfully complete the programme and progress onto your chosen degree. Portfolio Requirements: These courses don't require a portfolio. If you receive an offer, you’ll be invited to attend an Applicant Day where you can meet the course team and learn more about the course. English Language Requirements: IELTS 5.5 with no component below 5.5 TOEFL IBT - Overall - 72 with (Listening-17, Reading-18, Speaking-20, Writing- 17) Pearson Test of English (Academic) - 59 overall with (none less than 59) CAE -162 overall with (none less than 162) Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) - ISE II overall with (Merit) Language Cert International ESOL SELT - B2 Communicator Pass overall with (none less than 25)
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Mandatory documents
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Application
- Academic: Transcripts & Certificates
- Experience: Letter of Reference
- Identity: Passport Certified Adventus for University Application
- Academic: Statement of Purpose
- Academic: Agent Change / Nomination Form
- Student Authorization: Permission to share and process personal data
- Academic: Portfolio
Scholarships
For scholarships eligibility and details, please log in to the Adventus.io platform
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Scholarships
- UCA - Early-Bird Reduction - £1,200 fee deduction for first year
- UCA Creative Europe Scholarship - Varies.
- Pathways to Degree Scholarships - If you received a scholarship for your Integrated International Foundation or Integrated International Pre-masters, you will receive a £3000 fee reduction again in the following year of study.
- UCA Merit Scholarship - £4,500
- Creative Development Scholarships - £3,000 fee deduction for the first year for applicants from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal or Bhutan.
- £4,500 fee reduction for the first year for applicants from Vietnam, Egypt, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Brunei or Timor-Leste.
- UCA - International Future Leaders of the Creative Industries Scholarships - £3,000 fee deduction for the first year
- UCA Excellence Scholarships (Fee discounts for current students) - £2,000 each year for the 2nd and 3rd years of an Undergraduate course
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