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University of the Arts London
Overview
UCAS Code: U65
At UAL we understand the value of a world-class creative education. Our 6 unique Colleges have a global reputation for excellence and together they form 1 University.
•Undergraduate
£18.2k
Average graduate salary87%
Graduates in work or further study•Postgraduate
90%
Graduates in work or further studyAverage graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates
Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates
Open Day
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Courses
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Here are this uni's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points
80 UCAS pointsComputer Science with a Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) 4 Years full-time including foundation year 2025
Creative Computing Institute, University of the Arts London
- UCAS pointsUser Experience Design
BA (Hons) 4 Years sandwich including industrial placement 2025
London College of Communication
- UCAS pointsGraphic and Media Design
BA (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025
London College of Communication
- UCAS pointsCosmetic Science
BSc (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
London College of Fashion
- UCAS pointsFashion Design: Knit
BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
Central Saint Martins
- UCAS pointsTechnical Arts for Theatre and Screen
BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
Wimbledon College of Arts
- UCAS pointsFashion Design: Knit
BA (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025
Central Saint Martins
- UCAS pointsArt Direction and Visual Effects
BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
Wimbledon College of Arts
- UCAS pointsPhotography and Creative Industries
BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
London College of Communication
- UCAS pointsSound Arts: Experimental Music
BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
London College of Communication
- UCAS pointsSound Arts: Design
BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
London College of Communication
- UCAS pointsPreparation for Design, Media and Screen
CertHE 1 Years full-time 2025
UAL School of Pre-Degree Studies
- UCAS pointsPreparation for Design, Media and Screen
CertHE 1 Years full-time 2025
UAL School of Pre-Degree Studies
- UCAS pointsPreparation for Design, Media and Screen
CertHE 1 Years full-time 2025
UAL School of Pre-Degree Studies
- UCAS pointsPreparation for Design, Media and Screen
CertHE 1 Years full-time 2025
UAL School of Pre-Degree Studies
- UCAS pointsPreparation for Design, Media and Screen
CertHE 1 Years full-time 2025
UAL School of Pre-Degree Studies
- UCAS pointsFashion Design: Womenswear
BA (Hons) 4 Years sandwich 2025
Central Saint Martins
- UCAS pointsPhotography
BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
London College of Communication
- UCAS pointsAdvertising
BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
London College of Communication
- UCAS pointsTheatre Design
BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2025
Wimbledon College of Arts
Reviews & discussions
Showing 11 reviews
Good structure but it is very intense
1 year ago
I think they should give us data about listening and audio to learn how we can exactly spell as well as native speakers.
2 years ago
Four stars: Great
2 years ago
very friendly group and tutors are very nice and hard working
2 years ago
The content is really interesting and relevant, it is very voccational which suits the subject well. The tutors and lecturers are super helpful and engaging which makes the course even more enjoyable
2 years ago
Four stars: Great
2 years ago
Undergraduate students were asked to rate their universities on each of the following attributes. You can see their ratings here, along with whether these ratings are high, medium or low in comparison to other universities.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
81%
low
Teaching on my course
81%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
81%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
72%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
72%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
71%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
87%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
med
Academic support
85%
med
Academic support
85%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
68%
med
Organisation and management
68%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
74%
med
How well organised is your course?
61%
low
Learning resources
82%
med
Learning resources
82%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
78%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
75%
low
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
70%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
med
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Chat with the university
University of the Arts London (UAL) is ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design according to the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject®. It welcomes a diverse body of over 18,000 students from more than 130 countries. Established in 2004, UAL brings together 6 esteemed Colleges specialising in arts, design, fashion and media, which were founded in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Colleges are joined by the UAL Creative Computing Institute, breaking boundaries between art and technology.
UAL gives students unique opportunities to learn, create, research and innovate across a whole range of disciplines and at all levels – covering everything from drama, graphic and interior design to fashion and fine art. With a teaching staff made up of professional artists, practitioners, designers, critics and theorists, UAL is one of the world's leading specialist creative universities.
Each College has its own unique culture, philosophy and focus. UAL graduates go on to work in and shape creative industries worldwide, and the university has launched the careers of many creative and cultural leaders, including over half of all Turner Prize nominees.
Our representatives are here to help you with any questions you have about life at UAL, our courses, higher education in general or living in London.
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