University for the Creative Arts UCA Canterbury
Welcome to Canterbury, Kent
Create, design and innovate at UCA's Canterbury School of Art, Architecture & Design.
Our campus in the university city of Canterbury is where you'll find innovators in architecture, body art, fine art, interior design, product design, and visual communications.
You’ll work in purpose-built studios and workshops that encourage experimentation and give you the freedom to develop your craft in whichever way you desire.
This is your opportunity to bring your ideas to life with the support of industry-active academics and within a close-knit community of creatives who share your passion for creativity.
All this happens on a relaxed, friendly campus that's just a short walk from Canterbury’s inspirational and historic city centre.
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Courses in Canterbury
Our Canterbury campus specialises in five key areas: architecture, fine art, interior design, product design and visual communication.
We offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across all of these subjects. Whether you're applying for your first degree or looking to deepen your expertise or carve out a specialism as you progress in your career, you'll find a course that supports your ambitions.
Architecture degrees in Canterbury
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Architecture (RIBA Part 1) BA (Hons)
Location: Canterbury
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Master of Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2) MArch
Location: Canterbury
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Architecture MA
Location: Canterbury
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Professional Practice in Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 3) Postgraduate Certificate
Location: Canterbury
Fine Art degrees in Canterbury
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Body Art BA (Hons)
Location: Canterbury
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Fine Art BA (Hons) - Canterbury
Location: Canterbury
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Studio Practice (Fine Art) (top-up) BA (Hons)
Location: Canterbury
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Fine Art MA - Canterbury
Location: Canterbury
Interior Design degrees in Canterbury
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Interior Design BA (Hons)
Location: Canterbury
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Studio Practice (Interior Design) (top-up) BA (Hons)
Location: Canterbury
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Interior Design MA
Location: Canterbury
Product Design degrees in Canterbury
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Product Design BA (Hons)
Location: Canterbury
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Studio Practice (Product Design) (top-up) BA (Hons)
Location: Canterbury
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Product Design MA
Location: Canterbury
Visual Communication degrees in Canterbury
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Visual Communication BA (Hons)
Location: Canterbury
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Visual Communication MA
Location: Canterbury
Graduate Showcase
Each year, we’re privileged to be able to share our graduates’ incredible work with the world. And now’s your chance to take a look.
Accommodation at Canterbury
UCA Canterbury has one on-campus hall of residence - Ian Dury House and for 2022 we are delighted to announce a new partnership with a vibrant accommodation option just 20 minutes’ walk from campus - Riverside Student Quarter.
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Accessibility at UCA
We’ve put together information on accessible facilities, assistive technology, and support schemes to help you understand what’s available at UCA.
Finding us
UCA Canterbury is easily accessible – it's just off the M2 by road, and close to cross-Channel services and two major train stations with links to London. It's also served by bus.
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Tel: +44 (0)1227 817 302
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UCA Canterbury
New Dover Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3AN
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