A strong portfolio is key to your students getting the place they want on a degree or pre-degree course. It may be as important as academic qualifications in helping a university assess whether a student is suitable for a place on an art, design or media course.

We have put together some general advice that you and your students may find helpful when preparing an application for an art and design course.  Read more in our portfolio advice article.

You can find specific portfolio requirements in our course listings.

For further portfolio advice or the chance to discuss portfolio requirements with a member of UCA staff, you and your students can visit us at an open day or higher education fair.

Applicants who are required to send in their portfolio of work will be notified by e-mail and via their applicant portal.