University For The Creative Arts – [UCA], Farnham, England

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University for the Creative Arts boasts a legacy of offering creative education for more than 160 years. The history of the University dates back to 1866 when it was spread across South East England. It gained its present status in the year 2005 when Surrey Institute of Art & Design and Kent Institute of Art & Design joined their hands together in pioneering as a creative education provider. Over time, the university has emerged as the second-largest institution in Europe offering creative degrees and also acknowledged among the top 40 institutions in England and seeks to top the list through its unique and comprehensive creative courses. Interestingly, the University has come up with the first Business School for Creative Industries, which aims to offer courses that are a pure blend of creativity, technology and management and hence taking the creative education to another level.

The university has a diverse international community welcoming students from 91 nations all over the world as international students account for 17% of the student population. It offers pre-degree, part-time and full-time undergraduate and postgraduate courses and research opportunities. Over 93% of the University’s research has been internationally recognized and positioned in the top 10 research communities in art and design.

As a matter of fact, the employment rate in the creative sector is growing three times faster than the job rate in the economy as a whole which also provides immense scope for the graduates of the university. The University has an employment rate of nearly 97%. It has been voted the Modern University of the Year 2019 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. All the impeccable teaching at the university has been conferred with ‘Gold’ in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Overall, it is one of the top universities in the UK.

University for the Creative Arts Rankings

The University for the Creative Arts has been ranked as follows:

#101+ in academic ranking by QS Global World University Rankings list.
25thin THE ‘Table of Tables’ which identifies the top thirty institutions in the UK on the basis of an average ranking across multiple league tables.
Second among Modern Universities and 44 in Top 50 British Universities by The Complete University Guide 2020.

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Highlights

A	B
University Type	Public
Establishment Year	2005
Location	Farnham, England
Campus setting	Urban
No. of campuses	4
Mode of Program	Full-time/ part-time
Accommodation facility	On-campus/ off-campus
Mode of Application	Online
Portfolio of work	Mandatory
Employment Rate	97%
Work-study	Available
Financial Aid	Scholarships, bursary

University for the Creative Arts Campus

University for the Creative Arts has 4 campuses in Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham and Rochester.
The UCA Canterbury campus is a short walk from the city center. It has a wide range of studios, workshops and lecture theatres. This campus offers courses in Architecture, Fine Arts, Illustration and Animation and Graphic design. The campus also offers on-campus accommodation, cafe, bar and the range of art facilities including library, art shop and art gallery.
The UCA Epsom campus is within easy reach of London. The campus offers a range of Fashion courses as well as graphics and music marketing. This campus is also the home of the Business School for the Creative Industries which offers a variety of courses in business management and marketing within creative industries.
The UCA Farnham is the biggest campus. It is home to the James Hockey and Foyer Galleries which hosts a range of exhibitions. The campus also includes the Centre for sustainable design and the Crafts Study Centre. Various facilities like Radio and TV studios, glassblowing furnace, cinema, dark rooms and metal and wood workshop.
The UCA Rochester campus provides a rich variety of courses in fashion, photography, product design and digital animation. University also includes residence halls, Art shop, Zandra Rhodes Gallery and unique Gerber Suite.
The institute has 2 unique facilities in highly specialist locations namely Maidstone TV Studios for studying TV production and the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace.

University for the Creative Arts Residence

University for the Creative Arts has separate accommodation options for its campuses.
UCA Canterbury – Ian Dury House, Hothart Court
UCA Epsom – Worple Road, Wilberforce Court, Ashley Road, and East Street
UCA Farnham – Student Village
UCA Rochester – Doust Way
Each bedroom in the residence halls has a bed, wardrobe, desk and chair.
Residence halls have single, double, triple or four to six-person bedrooms, attached kitchen, shared bathroom and other amenities.
Students can also look for private off-campus housing options that suit their budget and lifestyle.
Various dining options are also available for students on campus.

University for the Creative Arts Courses

University for the Creative Arts offers a plethora of programs at the undergraduate and graduate level.
The University is a specialist in creative arts and has produced a number of renowned fashion designers, celebrity jewelers, television presenters and filmmakers who are Oscar and Turner Prize nominees.
The university offers pre-degree in Animation, Computing and Games, Architecture and Interior Design, Business, Crafts, Jewellery and 3D Design, Creative Education, Fashion and textile, Film and TV, Fine Arts, Graphic design, Advertising and Illustration, Media and journalism, Music, Performing Arts, Photography and pre-degree and foundation studies.
Some popular courses among students include International Foundation in Business, Diploma in Art and Design, Bachelors in Architecture and MBA.
The University offers postgraduate research as M. Phil/Ph.D.
The University also offers pre-session English programs, international foundation programs, and pre-masters programs.
There is a separate business school in the Epson campus of the university offering excellent programs in business for the creative industries which is also one of its kind.

University for the Creative Arts Application Process

University for the Creative Arts has a diverse student population from all across the world. Applicants can use the UCAS portal to apply for admission or the university’s application portal. Students who are only applying to UCA or postgraduate program applicants must directly apply to the University using the online application.

How to Apply?

The process and requirements for admission to the University for the Creative Arts have been discussed below:

Application portal: UCAS portal/ University Application Portal

Application fee: No application fee for online application (24 GBP for UCAS application)

Application Deadline: There is no fixed application deadline. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. UCAS has an equal consideration deadline i.e. January 15.

Admission Requirements: The following documents will be required at the time of admission:

Official academic transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
Personal statement
Portfolio of work
English proficiency
Interview
Copy of passport

English language requirements

International students must submit proof of English language proficiency for admission to the University. The accepted test scores and minimum requirements are given below:

Exam	Minimum Undergraduate Requirements	Minimum Graduate Requirements
IELTS	6	6.5
Duolingo English Test	105	115
LanguageCert International ESOL	B2 Communicator: Written Exam, B2Communicator and	B2 Communicator: Written Exam, B2Communicator and spoken Exam with
	Spoken Exam witha minimum overall pass and no section below33/50	a minimum overall highpass (min 101/150) andno section below 33/50

University for the Creative Arts Cost of Attendance

The tuition fee for various programs offered at the University for the Creative Arts vary depending on the level of study.
A summary of the tuition fee for various undergraduate and postgraduate programs are given below for reference:

Program	Standard Fee	Discounted Fee
BA/ B. Sc (Hons.) degree	16,250 GBP	15,600 GBP
BA (Hons.) Top-up degree	16,250 GBP	15,600 GBP
International Foundation in Art, Design and Media	14,800 GBP	14,210 GBP
International Foundation in Art, Design and Media (includes 5 weeks of English)	16,900 GBP	16,310 GBP
International Foundation in Art, Design and Media (includes10 weeks of English)	19,000 GBP	18,410 GBP
Graduate Diploma in Art, Design and Media	14,800 GBP	14,210 GBP
English for the Creative Arts	14,800 GBP	14,210 GBP
MBA courses	17,500 GBP	16,800 GBP
MA and M. Sc courses	16,250 GBP	15,600 GBP
Master of Architecture (M. Arch)	16,250 GBP	15,600 GBP
MA Filmmaking courses	17,500 GBP	16,800 GBP
MA Luxury Brand Management	17,500 GBP	16,800 GBP
MFAPhotography	10,830 GBP	10,390 GBP
M. Phil/PhD	16,250 GBP	15,600 GBP

The average cost of attendance depends on the course chosen, type of accommodation, food and personal expenses. On an average, these expenses sum up to 5,000-8,000 GBP. An estimate of such expenses has been tabulated below:

Expense	Amount (per month)
Accommodation	370 – 535 GBP
Gas/ water/ electricity	60 - 80 GBP
Insurance	5 GBP
Food	50 GBP

University for the Creative Arts Scholarships/Financial Aid

The University provides financial aid to international students for studying in the UK in the form of scholarships, bursaries, etc.
The applicants who need financial assistance must apply for financial aid while making the online application form.
The new international applicant scholarships of 2,000 GBP each is awarded if the student is considered outstanding by a member of the academic staff.
The applicants who are offered a degree place through the D2D scheme are eligible for a bursary of 500 GBP to help pay for technology and books.
Some scholarships available for international students are as follows:

Name of Scholarship	Eligibility Criteria	Eligible Programs	Amount Awarded
Sir Ray Tindle Scholarship	Awarded to an undergraduate student with academic excellence or financial need	BA (Hons.) Fashion Journalism BA (Hons.) Television Production BA (Hons.) Television and Media Production	1,000 GBP
Elfriede Windsor Scholarship	Awarded to postgraduate students with academic excellence demonstrating 2.1 or above	MA Fine Art at UCA Canterbury	5,000 GBP
Nick Jack Scholarship	Awarded to students pursuing MA Fine Art at UCA Canterbury with academic excellence and financial need.	MA in Fine Arts MA in Ceramics	5,000 GBP

University for the Creative Arts Alumni Network

As a member of the alumni association, students are entitled to a number of benefits. Some of these are listed below:

Access to UCA’s library service free of cost for 3 years after graduation
Full use of the services of the Career and Employment department
Appointment for career guidance up to 3 years after graduation
Fee discount for students in the final year and graduates progressing into a postgraduate degree.

Notable alumni of the University include:

Dame Zandra Rhodes RDI – Fashion designer and UCA Chancellor Emerita
Gareth Edwards- Award-winning film director
William McGregor- Award-winning film and TV director
Stephen Webster MBE – Founder of a luxury jewelry brand
Tracey Emin CBE RA- Turner prize nominated artist
Arnold Schwartzman- Oscar-winning filmmaker
Karen Millen OBE- Fashion designer

University for the Creative Arts Placements

96.9% of the University for the Creative Arts graduates are employed within 6 months from graduation. The average annual salary of graduates is 18,000 GBP. The University provides career services for students 3 years after graduation. Companies like Burberry, Michael Kors, Pandora, L’oreal and Urban Outfitters have approached the University for employing its business school graduates. The Career and Employability service of the university helps students by making appointments, attending lectures, workshops and events, posting about job vacancies, etc.