The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) is a specialist public university for art, design, media and architecture in the south-east of England. It has campuses in Canterbury, Epsom and Farnham, plus the Maidstone TV Studios.
UCA teaches animation, architecture, fashion and textiles, film, fine art, games, graphic design, music, photography, product design and more, from foundation level to PhD.
Why choose UCA
- A specialist creative university with industry-standard studios and workshops
- Campuses in Canterbury, Epsom and Farnham, all within reach of London
- Automatic scholarships of £3,000 to £4,500 for new international students
- An Integrated Foundation Year for HSC students and pre-master’s routes for career changers
- Small, studio-based classes taught by practising artists and designers
Entry requirements for Bangladeshi students
- Undergraduate with Integrated Foundation Year: HSC with 3.0 out of 5.0 or better, or five IGCSEs at grades 9–4 (A*–C).
- Undergraduate (direct entry): a Diploma in Engineering, Architecture, Medical Faculty, Medical Technology, Nursing Science or Midwifery at 60%, or two years of a bachelor’s degree at 60%.
- Integrated pre-master’s: a recognised bachelor’s degree or 3-year diploma, plus a strong portfolio in a relevant subject.
- Master’s: a 4-year bachelor’s degree at 65% overall, or 55% in a 3-year degree from listed universities (NSU, BRAC, IUB, East West, AIUB, BUP, BUET, or any UGC-recognised university).
- Most courses also ask for a portfolio. Applications are assessed individually.
English language requirements
| Course | IELTS (or UCA-approved equivalent) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate degree | 6.0 (no section below 5.5) |
| Undergraduate with Integrated Foundation Year | 5.5 (no section below 5.5) |
| International Foundation in Creative Practices | 5.0 (no section below 4.5) |
| Master’s | 6.5 (no section below 5.5) |
| Pre-master’s (13 weeks / 30 weeks) | 6.0 / 5.5 (no section below 5.5) |
| PhD/MPhil | 7.0 (7.0 in writing, 5.5 in other sections) |
Requirements as of October 2026 and subject to change.
Tuition and costs (2027–28)
- BA/BSc (Hons), including degrees with an Integrated Foundation Year and top-up degrees: £19,800 a year.
- Professional Practice Year: £3,650.
- Fees rise by 4% for each later year of study. Master’s fees vary by course.
- Full Fee Payment Discount: £1,000 if you pay your full fees (after scholarships) by the time your CAS is issued.
Scholarships (2027–28 entry)
- UCA Merit Scholarship – £4,500 off first-year fees for international applicants who exceed the academic entry requirements and follow UCA’s deposit policy.
- UCA Creative Development Scholarship – £3,000 off first-year fees, awarded automatically to eligible international applicants.
- UCA International PhD Scholarship – £5,000 in year one, then £3,000 in years two and three.
- UCA Continuing Performance Scholarship – £4,000 for students who pass and progress to the next year.
UCA scholarships cannot be combined with each other. Tuition is paid directly to UCA, and fees can change each year.
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