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UK Art and Design Courses

Introduction to Art and Design

International students applying to study Art in the UK will need to think about which part of the subject they are interested in, and then research the right art school or university to apply to. Each art school has different equipment and specialisations to help you learn.

Studio-based work is central to all Art courses and can include painting, sculpture, installation, painting, photography, and digital media. Students specialise in their areas of interest.

Your Art and Design Application

Applying to an Art School in the UK can be extremely competitive, but the SI-UK Art and Design Service can guide you through the process step by step and offer expert advice on portfolio creation from a practising art academic.

Universities often invite professional artists and critics to talk to students, whose studio work often culminates in a public display of final-year students' art.

Graduate Art and Design Careers

Art graduates will move into careers in multimedia, publishing, advertising, museums, galleries, fashion, and the film industry, doing a wide range of roles, including photography, illustration, graphic design, interior design and website design.

Art and Design Entry Requirements

Most courses do not specify what subjects you should have studied at school, but some insist on achievement in an art-related subject. Studying art and the history of art is recommended, and a personal portfolio of your collected work is a must.

Please note that entry requirements vary for each UK university.

Where can I study Art and Design in the UK?

To learn more about the best art courses in the UK, find details on the top ten ranking Art and Design universities in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 below:

  1. Royal College of Art
  2. University of the Arts London
  3. Glasgow School of Art
  4. Goldsmiths, University of London
  5. University of Oxford
  6. Loughborough University
  7. University College London
  8. Imperial College London
  9. Lancaster University
  10. Manchester Metropolitan University

Study Art and Design in the UK

If you want to learn more about studying Art in the UK, arrange your free consultation today. Don't forget the Premium Service will guarantee you at least one offer from a UK university!

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