Higher education
Scroll down to find out about further and additional education opportunities offered by the following universities and organisations: UAL: CSM (University of the Arts London : Central Saint Martins), Insights Programme, 'A' Team Arts, London Metropolitan University, Royal Drawing School, Bow Arts and UCAS.
1 university made up of 6 world-renowned Colleges, each with their own unique offering.
With diverse courses, expert lecturers and cutting-edge facilities, we offer a transformative education for creative minds.
We offer a huge range of courses in a variety of art and design subjects. Learn more about your chosen subject, find the perfect course and pursue your passion!
What courses does UAL offer: They offer pre-degree, undergraduate, postgraduate and short courses in 18 subjects. See the course listing below and find the perfect course at the right level and follow your passion at UAL.
Find out about colleges and Institutions you can go to:
Find out more about our Colleges and what's on offer. Each College has a long established, global reputation for producing outstanding work.
Information on the UAL Insights programme got to : https://www.arts.ac.uk/partnerships/outreach/applications-for-ual-insights
Photograph: on UAL website: Photograph: Rosemary Cronin. Design: Alice Szymankiewicz.Rosemary Cronin. Design: Alice Szymankiewicz.
'A' Team Arts - Tower Hamlets Youth Arts Programme
'A' Team Arts, the council's Youth Arts Team, is part of Tower Hamlets Youth Service. You can find out about the free courses and workshops they provide here www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
A’ Team Arts Free Online Spring Art and Design Programme 2021
This programme is aimed at students who are thinking about studying Visual Arts and Design at GCSE, A Level, FE and HE.
The programme will provide support for young people’s course work and exam preparations, helping to develop their potential and improve grades.
in partnership with University of the Arts London - Central Saint Martin’s - Insights Team.
Supporting the UAL Insights Programme,these sessions will provide additional support with information, advice, and guidance on progression routes into Foundation and Undergraduate studies.
The School of Art, Architecture and Design
https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/schools/art-architecture-and-design/
Internationally recognised for high quality teaching, excellent facilities and unique opportunities.
The School of Art, Architecture and Design at London Metropolitan University offers courses across a broad range of subject areas: art (encompassing fine art, photography, English, creative writing, theatre and performance practice), architecture (including spatial planning and urban design) and design, which includes 3D design (fashion, textiles, furniture, product and jewellery), interiors and visual communication.
Learning through practice, playing with process and working with clients; students at the school gain real-world experience in both individual and collaborative projects, engaging with professionals, communities and companies. There is a strong emphasis in our studios on socially engaged architecture, art and design applied to both local and global contexts. The many specialist facilities you could find yourself using include wood, metal and plastic workshops, darkrooms and digital manufacturing technology.
Outreach and Widening Participation
Outreach team supports schools, colleges and adult learners through activities and programmes that promote achievement and progression into higher education.
YOUNG ARTISTS
Summer Term bookings are open!
Our programme for young artists offers a unique opportunity to students from all backgrounds, who want to develop their drawing skills. Teaching, inspiration and encouragement is provided by professional artists who are alumni of our postgraduate programme, The Drawing Year.
Students aged 15 to 18 are eligible for our Young Associates programme, whilst those aged 10 to 14 can join our weekly Drawing Clubs. Both fee-paying and scholarship places are available on these programmes.
Young Artists Online is a new programme of courses students can take part in from home, with live and interactive tuition. This is an alternative option for those uncertain about returning to ‘in-person’ teaching or where there is a phased or delayed return to some of our venues. A Young Artist Toolkit of art activities is also available to access by annual subscription. This provides over 50 hours of planned drawing activity and instruction that can be undertaken at a time that suits you.
Bow Arts is an educational arts charity that provides affordable creative workspace for a community of over 400 artists, makers and creatives.
Bow Arts manages 12 different studio sites across London, many of which deliver public art programmes alongside. The Nunnery Gallery is run from their HQ on Bow Road, a free public gallery with a local focus, championing the work of emerging artists and uncovering local history. Bow Arts’ award-winning Learning Department works with over 100 schools, delivering an innovative programme of workshops, projects and training.
Click the UCAS link and information to explore education options within the arts.
The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service
CREATIVE ARTS
This area covers a very wide range of subjects with different specialist courses to choose from in art, design, and performing arts.
Create your future
Considering a career in the creative arts industries? Come along to our Create your future event to discover hundreds of creative courses, traineeships, and careers – all under one roof.
What courses are available?
Universities, colleges, and conservatoires are offering courses in the following subject areas:
The field has a strong vocational link with many courses designed to provide a route to a related career.
You can study music, dance, drama, musical theatre, film, and production courses at both universities and conservatoires. Conservatoire courses are more performance-based, whereas university courses focus more on academic study.
Find out if conservatoire study is right for you
Subject combinations and available course options include:
single, joint, and multiple subject combinations
full-time, part-time, and flexible study options as well as a few courses with a placement (sandwich courses)
qualifications ranging from BA (Hons) degrees, through to HND, HNC, and Foundation Certificates
Find courses at UK conservatoires
Are you considering an accelerated degree? Click here to read more about the possibility of completing your undergraduate course in two years rather than three.
Entry requirements
A levels – To get on to a related degree, you will usually need a minimum of two A levels. Entry requirements range from CDD to ABB, with providers most commonly asking for BBC. In addition, you normally require five GCSEs at grade C or above including maths and English. However, many courses do not have specific A level requirements:
Performing arts – English, performing arts, or another essay-based humanities subject is useful. Applicants taking a performance music course will often be expected to have achieved a minimum of grade 7 ABRSM (or equivalent) in their main instrument or voice.
Design, fine art, and photography – many courses require, or prefer, an art and design A level or Scottish Higher. It can also advantageous to have a foundation diploma in art and design.
Creative writing – English or a related A level or Scottish Higher is required for many courses.