University for the Creative Arts

About the institution

The University for the Creative Arts has bases in Epsom, Canterbury, Farnham, Rochester and Maidstone, and at the Royal School of Needlework in Hampton Court Palace. Industry links include Vogue, Gucci, Nike, Apple, the BBC, Tate Modern and Sony. Tracey Emin, Karen Millen and director Gareth Edwards all studied at institutions that merged to form the university. Courses include fine art, architecture, film, fashion, journalism, animation, photography, jewellery, hand embroidery and computer games arts, among others.

Key facts (HESA 2013/14)

All students: 
5,081
Male UG students: 
30%
Female UG students: 
70%
Full-time students: 
99%
Under 21 on entry: 
83%
International: 
10%
Undergraduate: 
95%
Student-staff ratio: 
11.0
Average UCAS tariff: 
332.0

Degree classifications class of 2014 (HESA 2013/14)

First: 16%
2.1: 44%
2.2: 32%
Pass: 8%

Employability class of 2014 (DLHE 2013/14)

88%
In work or further study 6 months after graduation
46%
In professional employment 6 months after graduation
17,000
Median salary UK domiciled in FT employment
UCAS code: 
C93
Falkner Road Farnham GU9 7DS
Telephone number: 
01252892883

Times university guide rank

53

out of 128

TEF rating

Delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It consistently exceeds rigorous national quality requirements for UK higher education.

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