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University for the Creative Arts
Overview
University for the Creative Arts information
About University for the Creative Arts
UCAS code: C93
At the University for the Creative Arts, we harness talent across architecture, art, business, design, fashion, gaming, film, and media to prepare the next generation of creatives, innovators and changemakers. UCA offers courses in Architecture, Art, Design, Fashion, Film, Performing Arts and Creative Business across Surrey, Kent and overseas.
Source: University for the Creative Arts
Tuition fees at University for the Creative Arts
- First year tuition fees for UK students range from £5,760 to £9,535 with the most common fee for a course being £9,535.
- International students pay between £16,950 and £17,500 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £17,500.
Job prospects
•Undergraduate
£19.7k
Average graduate salary85%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
79%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from University for the Creative Arts
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from University for the Creative Arts
University for the Creative Arts open days
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Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.
Courses
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Here are University for the Creative Arts's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
32-168 UCAS pointsBA (Hons) 4 Years full-time including foundation year 2026
Farnham
32-168 UCAS pointsBA (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026
Farnham
32-168 UCAS pointsBA (Hons) 4 Years full-time including foundation year 2026
Canterbury
32-168 UCAS pointsBA (Hons) 4 Years full-time including foundation year 2026
Canterbury
32-168 UCAS pointsBA (Hons) 4 Years full-time including foundation year 2026
Epsom
32-168 UCAS pointsBA (Hons) 5 Years full-time including foundation year 2026
Canterbury
32-168 UCAS pointsBA (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026
Farnham
32-168 UCAS pointsBA (Hons) 5 Years full-time including foundation year 2026
Epsom
32-168 UCAS pointsBA (Hons) 4 Years full-time including foundation year 2026
Epsom
32-168 UCAS pointsBSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026
Farnham
32-168 UCAS pointsBA (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026
Maidstone TV Studios
32-168 UCAS pointsBA (Hons) 4 Years full-time including foundation year 2026
Farnham
32-168 UCAS pointsBA (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026
Epsom
32-168 UCAS pointsBA (Hons) 5 Years full-time including foundation year 2026
Farnham
32-168 UCAS pointsBA (Hons) 5 Years full-time including foundation year 2026
Farnham
32-168 UCAS pointsBA (Hons) 4 Years full-time with year in industry 2026
Canterbury
University for the Creative Arts student reviews
Showing 19 reviews
2nd year student
2 years ago
I believe the student union is quite active. I receive regular updates on what's going on with them via email.
2nd year student
2 years ago
There is little social engagement between students except on Discord app where it is quite lively. The students tend to be younger than me so I do not mix so well with them there.
2nd year student
2 years ago
Support faltered during the pandemic as people worked from home. I haven't had much cause to contact OCA admin or student services recently so do not know wit has been much improved. I know things are not as bad as they had once been.
2nd year student
2 years ago
The course is well structured with a series of briefs to follow. These are open to interpretation and students are encouraged to do just that. Feedback on the whole has been prompt and informative. The tutors are knowledgeable about the subject matter and appear to care about student participation ...
2nd year student
2 years ago
The course is well structured and the tutors are responsive on the whole. If I have questions I can pose these via email and be confident of a response- either with a solution or links to find one. During the pandemic things were not quite so smooth, but things are largely back to how they were bef...
1st year student
2 years ago
Two stars: Could be better
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University for the Creative Arts
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
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Teaching on my course
79%
low
Teaching on my course
79%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
79%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
87%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
79%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
70%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
76%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
82%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
77%
low
Assessment and feedback
77%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
75%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
74%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
72%
low
Academic support
83%
low
Academic support
83%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
82%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
low
Organisation and management
61%
low
Organisation and management
61%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
66%
low
How well organised is your course?
56%
low
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
med
Student voice
71%
low
Student voice
71%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
65%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
74%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
65%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
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