University for the Creative Arts (UCA) - Canterbury Campus

We believe creativity is vital. Why? Because it makes global communities more vibrant, more innovative, more human.

If you want to use your creativity to drive change, overcome challenges and improve the loves of others, then this is the place for you. On our courses, you'll meet all kinds of different people. You'll forge inspiring partnerships, make work with purpose and build real solutions to human problems across the globe. And you'll graduate with the skills and experience you need to build a successful career doing what you love, in a way that makes a difference.

If that sounds like the kind of university experience you're looking for, we can't wait to meet to you.

Our facilities and resources:

While studying with us, you'll have access to our knowledgeable technicians and all the technology you need to complete your work. You'll find workshops and resources dedicated to your course, but you'll also be able to explore and experiment beyond these, with access to the full range of workshops and resources across your campus.

All of our campuses have extensive studio spaces, with Macs and PCs running the latest industry-standard software, as well as an art shop stocked with a wide range of supplies at student-friendly prices.

Each campus also has an Equipment Hire department, where you'll find an impressive selection of kit, including video and stills cameras, lighting and sound recording tools, projectors and much more. Our highly skilled technicians and tutors are on hand for support and can show you how to use any of the equipment.

You'll also have access to specialist equipment relating to the courses that are taught at your campus, such as photography studios and darkrooms, 3D printing and laser-cutting facilities.

• Large, accessible machine workshop equipped with a mixture of hand tools and machinery including CNC routing and milling machine.
• Digital fabrication lab where you can use laser cutters and 3D printers.
• Print bureau with multiple options on finishing and papers, offering self-service and bespoke printing to professional standards.
• Sculpture studios equipped with resins, kilns and facilities for moulding, casting, welding and plasma cutting
• Painting studio, where you will learn to construct frames and stretchers, as well as using traditional painting techniques and materials.
• Printmaking studios for screen-printing litho, offset, lino cutting and etching
• Three fully-equipped digital media suites with Macs and PCs running the latest software.
• Colour and black and white darkrooms for developing film, cyanotype and the use of industry-standard film processors
• A photographic studio, where you will be able to book photoshoots and document your portfolio of work
• An animation suite with specialist software, high-end drawing tablets and scanners.

Whatever you want to make, this is the place.

Admission requirements varies from country to country, kindly contact our admissions team for more information!