University for the Creative Arts

Think creative industries, think UCA

As one of the UK’s creative specialist universities, the University for the Creative Arts is located in the South East of England. This is the place where you’ll find a community of artists, designers, filmmakers, and innovators who aren’t here to be typical.

Whether you want to diversify your skills for your postgraduate studies, grow your portfolio further, gain the confidence to enter the creative industry or just need more time, our vibrant postgraduate community will help you take that next step.

At UCA, you can choose from a wide variety of creative courses from Architecture, Fine Art, Games, Fashion and more, giving you the freedom to explore your chosen creative career.

All our workshops and studios are open to you, giving you the freedom to expand your practice, discover new techniques and shape the future.

Join us and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the UK.

Specialist creative campuses

Our three campuses sit across the South East of England, each with its own creative identity. Canterbury offers historic city life, Epsom brings together a welcoming town atmosphere and green spaces and Farnham, a market town with its artistic vibe. Wherever you choose, you’ll find spaces that inspire you, all within close proximity to the heart of the creative industry.

Dedicated facilities

We don’t just give you tools, we give you industry-standard facilities to make your ideas real. From soundstages and VR labs to print rooms and your own dedicated spaces, our campuses are built for experimentation. Our technicians and experts are always on hand, ready to help you push your work further.

You can discover more through a virtual tour of our campuses, or by booking on to one of our regular in-person campus tour visits.

A diverse, creative community

We welcome creators from across the globe. What they all have in common, is to not settle for “normal”. You’ll be surrounded by tutors, mentors and peers who know the creative industries. You’ll exhibit, collaborate and test your work in a community where ideas spark fast.

We're proud of the incredible things our graduates achieve, with big names such as artist Tracey Emin CBE, jewellery designer Stephen Webster MBE, animator and producer, Mark Baker (Peppa Pig), filmmaker Gareth Edwards, BAFTA-winning animator Grant Orchard (Hey Duggee), and designer, author, and film director, Arnold Schwartzman OBE among them.

A global research focus

UCA was named the top creative specialist institution for world-leading research outputs in Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF 2021). We’re home to seven world-leading research centres, with our research degrees giving graduates an unparalleled opportunity to work alongside renowned creative experts.

Find out more

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to joining a postgraduate degree. That’s why you can find plenty of helpful guidance on topics like fees, scholarships, and accommodation at our website. You can also contact our enquiries team or chat to a current student through our Unibuddy system on our website.