Postgraduate taught applications

Studying a postgraduate degree at UCA takes your creative career to the next level. We offer taught postgraduate courses at PG Certificate, Graduate Diploma, MA and MBA levels.

How to apply

Applications should be made direct to UCA, using the University's online application form. Each course (and it's full-time and part-time routes where applicable) has it's own specific application form and you can find links to these on the apply now page. International students should also apply direct to UCA.

When to apply

We accept applications throughout the year. There is no set deadline for taught courses, though we encourage you to apply by 31 March in your year of entry to allow enough time to allocate you accommodation if required.

What happens next

When we receive your application we send you an email which includes your login details for the applicant portal, which is where you will be able to monitor the progress of your application at the University.

You can expect to receive timely updates on your applicant portal in respect to your application with admissions decisions being made as quickly as possible.

Entry requirements

In order to gain a place on a taught postgraduate course, typically you are required to have:

• A good Honours degree or equivalent international qualification in your chosen subject or a related discipline, or;
• Relevant work experience, demonstrating your ability to study at postgraduate level, and;
• Intellectual skills and competencies, a capacity for independent learning and appropriate written, design and process/technical skills.

For many courses, a strong portfolio showing appropriate creative ability and a personal project proposal is also required.

For course-specific entry requirements, please refer to the relevant course page.

For general portfolio advice, please visit our portfolio advice page.

Your interview

Once you have submitted your application you may be invited to come for an interview, however we do not interview all of our applicants. You may be offered a place based on your application form. Where appropriate to the subject of study, you should also bring your portfolio of work.

Who to contact with queries