How to apply

We offer a wide range of creative postgraduate degrees – whether it's an MFA in Photography, a Master of Architecture, or an MBA.

If you're keen to deepen your creative understanding, all the information you need to apply is here.

To begin your application, find your chosen course using the form on this webpage and click the 'Apply Now' to launch our online application form.

Once you've applied we’ll send you an email with your login details for the applicant portal. This is where you'll access all the information you'll need through your applicant journey.

Interviews

We may invite you to an interview, but we don’t interview all applicants - we may decide to offer you a place based on the strength of your application. If you are invited to an interview, this could be an in-person, online or telephone interview.

Portfolios

We may also ask you to upload a portfolio of work using the 'portfolio upload task' on the applicant portal. More information about creating your portfolio is available in our portfolio advice section. We’ll send you more details through the applicant portal after we've received your application.

Wherever you're coming from, UCA is ready to welcome you and we have a dedicated admissions team to help you with your application journey.

Before you apply, please visit our visas and immigration page for more information about applying to study in the UK and check our equivalent qualifications page to discover if we accept your non-UK qualifications.

Once you've applied we’ll send you an email with your login details for the applicant portal. This is where you'll access all the information you'll need through your applicant journey.

Interviews

We may invite you to an interview, but we don’t interview all applicants - we may decide to offer you a place based on the strength of your application. If you are invited to an interview, this could be an online or telephone interview.

Portfolios

We may also ask you to upload a portfolio of work using the 'portfolio upload task' on the applicant portal. More information about creating your portfolio is available in our portfolio advice section. We’ll send you more details through the applicant portal after we've received your application.

Application deadlines

The deadline to make your application will depend on if you are a UK or an international student:

UK students

We accept applications throughout the year. There’s no set deadline but we encourage you to apply by 31 March so you have enough time to prepare for your studies and arrange funding, should you need it.

The final deadline for September 2026 entry is still to be confirmed.

International students

  • September 2026 entry:
    • Application deadline: Friday 21 August 2026
    • Deposit deadline: Friday 4 September 2026
    • CAS request deadline: Friday 4 September 2026

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Contact admissions

If you have any questions about the admissions process or your application, please contact the relevant admissions team:

UK students

International students