University for the Creative Arts
Specialist Creative Arts University – Direct Entry & In-house Pathways
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) is one of the UK's leading specialist universities dedicated to the creative industries. With educational roots extending back more than 150 years, UCA offers undergraduate, postgraduate, foundation and research programmes across Art, Architecture, Fashion, Animation, Film & Television, Games, Graphic Design, Photography, Music, Performing Arts, Creative Business and Technology. The University operates specialist campuses in Canterbury, Epsom and Farnham, as well as television-production provision at Maidstone Studios. UCA combines practical creative education, specialist facilities, industry engagement and professionally focused learning to prepare students for careers across the global creative industries.
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- 85th in the UK – Complete University Guide 2027
- Climbed 27 Places in Complete University Guide 2027
- Second-Highest Rising University in the UK – Complete University Guide 2027
- Highest-Rising Specialist Creative Institution – Complete University Guide 2027
- 2nd in the UK for Academic Services Spend – Complete University Guide 2027
- Strong Improvement in Computer Science – Up 25 Places in CUG 2027
- Strong Improvement in Drama, Dance & Cinematics – Up 12 Places in CUG 2027
- Strong Improvement in Architecture – Up 9 Places in CUG 2027
- Silver Rating – Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023
- Silver for Student Experience – TEF 2023
- Silver for Student Outcomes – TEF 2023
- UK's Top Specialist Art & Design University for World-Leading Research Outputs – REF
- Second-Highest Ranked Specialist Creative University in the UK – Guardian University Guide 2025
- Top 25 Creative Schools in the World – The Rookies 2024
- Specialist University Dedicated to the Creative Industries
- More Than 150 Years of Creative Education Heritage
- Specialist Facilities for Art, Architecture, Fashion, Film, Games and Design
- Industry-Standard Television Production Facilities at Maidstone Studios
- Integrated Foundation Year Available
- International Foundation in Creative Practices Available
- Integrated Pre-Master's Available
- Professional Practice Year Available on Eligible Courses
- Campuses Across Surrey and Kent in South East England
- International Scholarship up to £4,500 for Eligible New Students