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UCA Mini Guide 2022
Luton Airport Stansted Airport
London
Heathrow
Airport
UCA Rochester
UCA Epsom
Maidstone UCA Canterbury
Television Studios
UCA Farnham
Gatwick Airport Channel Tunnel
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We are
UCA
UCA Canterbury UCA Epsom
New Dover Road Ashley Road
Canterbury Epsom
Kent Surrey
CT1 3AN KT18 5BE
+44 (0) 1227 817302 +44 (0) 1372 728811
UCA Farnham UCA Rochester
Falkner Road Fort Pitt
Farnham Rochester
Surrey Kent
GU9 7DS ME1 1DZ
+44 (0) 1252 722441 +44 (0) 1634 888702
Maidstone Television
Studios
Vinters Business Park
New Cut Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 5NZ
+44 (0) 1622 620151
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Welcome
to UCA
We believe creativity is vital. Why?
Because it makes global communities
more vibrant, more innovative, more
human.
If you want to use your creativity to
drive change, overcome challenges and
improve the lives of others, then this is
the place for you.
On our courses, you’ll meet all kinds of
different people. You’ll forge inspiring
partnerships, make work with purpose
and build real solutions to human
problems across the globe.
And you’ll graduate with the skills
and experience you need to build a
successful career doing what you love,
in a way that makes a difference.
If that sounds like the kind of university
experience you’re looking for, we can’t
wait to meet you.
Whatever you want to make, this is
the place.
Make it here.
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Our Courses
Pre-degree and foundation courses Campus
Access to Higher Education Diploma in Art & Design CFR
Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media Practice CFR
Degree courses UCAS code Campus
BA (Hons) Acting & Performance W410/W412 F
BA/BSc (Hons) Advertising N561/N562 E
BA (Hons) Animation W615/W616 F
BA (Hons) Architecture (RIBA/ARB Part 1) K100 C
BA/BSc (Hons) Arts and Cultural Management N820/N822 E
BA/BSc (Hons) Business & Management N200/N201 E
BA (Hons) Business Innovation & Management (top-up) N100 E
BA (Hons) Ceramics & Glass W266/W267 F
BMus (Hons) Composition for Screen W300/W301 F
BA (Hons) Creative Industries Management in Fashion (top-up) N103 E
BA (Hons) Design for Theatre & Screen W440/W441 F
BA (Hons) Digital Art W690/W691 F
BA/BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing & Social Media P304/P305 E
BA/BSc (Hons) Digital Media & Magazine Publishing WP25/WP26 E
BA/BSc (Hons) Events and Festivals Management N821/N823 E
BA (Hons) Fashion Atelier & Tailoring W237/W235 E
BA (Hons) Fashion Branding & Communications WN65/WN66 E
BA/BSc (Hons) Fashion Business & Management N101/N102 E
BA (Hons) Fashion Design W233 E
BA (Hons) Fashion Image & Styling W239/W241 E
BA (Hons) Fashion Photography W645/W646 E
BA (Hons) Film Production W600 F
BA (Hons) Fine Art W100/W103/W101/W104 CF
BA (Hons) Games Animation W281/W282 F
BA (Hons) Games Arts W280/W283 F
BA (Hons) Games Design I620/I621 F
BSc (Hons) Games Development G450 F
BA (Hons) Graphic Design W217/W216 F
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BA (Hons) Illustration W220/W222 F
BSc (Hons) Industrial Design W245/W246 C
BA (Hons) Jewellery & Silversmithing W271/W272 F
BA (Hons) Make-up & Hair Design W452/W453 E
BA/BSc (Hons) Music Business & Management W376/W377 E
BA (Hons) Photography W640/W644 F
BA (Hons) Printed Fashion Textiles W231/W229 E
BA (Hons) Product & Furniture Design W243/W244 C
BA (Hons) Television Production P311/P312 M
BA (Hons) TV and Media Production P321/P322 F
BA (Hons) Textiles W234/W228 E
New courses for 2022
Degree courses UCAS code Campus
BA (Hons) Art History, Theory & Contemporary Culture W105/W106 C
BA (Hons) Comic & Concept Art W223/W224 F
BA (Hons) Film and Screen Studies W605 F
BA (Hons) Interior Architecture W255/W256 C
BA (Hons) Interior Design W257/W258 C
BA (Hons) Studio Practice (Fashion Design) (top-up) W400 E
BA (Hons) Studio Practice (Filmmaking) (top-up) W401 F
BA (Hons) Studio Practice (Games) (top-up) W402 F
BA (Hons) Studio Practice (Graphic Design) (top-up) W403 F
BA (Hons) Studio Practice (Illustration) (top-up) W404 F
BA (Hons) Studio Practice (Interior Design) (top-up) W405 C
BA (Hons) Studio Practice (Product and Furniture Design) (top-up) W406 C
BA (Hons) Studio Practice (Visual Communication) (top-up) W407 C
BA (Hons) Virtual and Augmented Reality I700/I701 F
BA (Hons) Visual Communication W215/W219 C
BA (Hons) Visual Effects W614/W619 F
BA (Hons) Web Design & Development I301/1302 F
C - Canterbury | E - Epsom | F - Farnham | R - Rochester | M - Maidstone Television Studios
All of our degree courses have the option to study an integrated foundation year or international
foundation year at the start of the course. The majority also include a professional practice year option.
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A Foot in the Door
When thinking about your career, there’s only one Live industry briefs
thing as important as your education – building One of the most exciting features of UCA courses
industry experience. is the opportunity to take part in live industry briefs
and competitions. Just recently, our students have
At UCA, you’ll be able to get both at once, building created limited edition coffee tins for Nescafe Azera,
hands-on experience while you study through a range collaborated on the design of an exclusive luxury
of opportunities designed to help you enhance your CV. collection from shoe brand Sheme, and worked with
From live industry briefs and work placements through the CATTs charity to create short films encouraging
to optional Professional Practice Years, there’s an young people to check for early signs of cancer.
option to suit you.
Our students say...
Professional Practice Years “Being selected for the TikTok x GFF residency gave
Many of our undergraduate courses come with the me a chance to create garments for a major brand, as
option of an additional Professional Practice Year. If you well as building confidence in my practice. It taught me
choose this route, you’ll take a study break between so many things that will aid me in my creative journey,
years 2 and 3 to go on a year-long placement related leaving me excited for the next stage of my career.”
to your studies – in a design or marketing agency, an
animation studio, museum or gallery, for example. Yasmine Cerbah,
Learn more on the course pages at uca.ac.uk BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles
“My placement at JW Anderson empowered me to
Work placements
use my initiative and not be so paranoid about my
If an entire year on placement isn’t what you’re looking decisions! Tasks where I was able to be more creative,
for, rest assured that our courses will provide you with such as assisting on photoshoots, helped me realise
built-in work experience opportunities. From six-week that I want to pursue a creative role in my career.”
placements in fashion to working on popular TV
programmes between classes, you’ll get exciting real- Anna Hale,
world experiences that give you the chance to put your BA (Hons) Fashion Management and Marketing
knowledge into practice.
“Our placement at Haygarth was so beneficial. We
learned so much in a short time and were surprised at
how many people were willing to offer us advice and
answer our questions.”
Karin Kajabova and Leanne Shaw,
BA (Hons) Advertising
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Yasmine Cerbah
Anna Hale Karin Kajabova and Leanne Shaw
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Our Schools 10
Business School for the Creative Industries School of Fine Arts, Crafts & Visual Communication
Ranked 7th in the Business table of The Guardian’s 2021 best The courses in this school are designed to turn you into
UK universities list, our dedicated Business School for the an artist, a photographer or a visual storyteller – and so
Creative Industries at UCA Epsom is unlike any other. On a much more. You’ll be challenged to re-evaluate your own
range of courses tailored specifically to the creative industries, work, research historical and contemporary contexts and
we’ll train you to adapt quickly in response to the fluid and ever- theories, and experiment with a wide range of different
advancing nature of the UK’s fastest-growing sector. processes and materials on your journey to becoming a
true expert in your craft.
Canterbury School of Architecture & Design
Are you ready to change lives with your imagination School of Further Education
and design skills? Through a distinctive approach to If you’re seeking a springboard into a creative degree and
architectural and spatial design education and research career then you’ll find a pre-degree course to suit you in our
that builds on our rich art-school heritage, we’ll encourage School of Further Education (FE). Our diploma courses provide
you to take an activist’s approach, considering how you can the chance to try a range of art, design, creative media,
make a positive impact on society through your work. technology and fashion subjects, before choosing a specialism
for your undergraduate degree or taking your skills into the
School of Fashion & Textiles workplace. With the freedom to experiment and discover new
Our School of Fashion and Textiles runs courses with one aim passions, you’ll be able to uncover their true potential.
– to teach you to make exciting new and traditional fabrics and
materials, and use them to create innovative designs. We’ll School of Games & Creative Technology
help you find your style and provide expertise, industry links Inventing new worlds and characters for play and creating new
and world-leading facilities that will set you up for a successful apps and websites for the digital and AR landscape are just a
career in the world of fashion and textiles. taste of what you’ll be up to on our courses in this school. With
state-of-the-art facilities and some of the best in the business
School of Film, Media & Performing Arts teaching you, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in this exciting
Graduates from our School of Film, Media & Performing Arts go and rapidly growing sector of the creative industries.
on to great things. By joining a course here, you’ll be following
in the footsteps of Gareth Edwards (director of Rogue One:
A Star Wars Story), Chris Butler (director of Golden Globe-
winning animation Missing Link) and many other well-known
and award-winning alumni. Along the way, we’ll give you the
skills, knowledge and confidence to produce powerful and
thought-provoking work, plus the industry links to get vital
hands-on experience.
11A student’s guide to
UCA Canterbury
UCA student Morgan Ruffell explains what he loved
most about studying on our Canterbury campus.
I just love Canterbury. It’s so cosmopolitan – a melting
pot of people from all walks of life.
It’s great that the UCA campus is so close to the city
centre, just a short walk from all the sights, shops, cafés,
restaurants and places to socialise. My friends who have
stayed in halls or private accommodation have all had
brilliant experiences – I think it’s a great place to really
discover your independence.
The campus itself is very welcoming and relaxing and it’s
always open, so if you want to work on a project at any
time, you can. And because it’s small, it feels personable
– you get to know all the staff a lot better and they
become friendly faces very quickly.
Canterbury Cathedral
I particularly loved the library. The staff there were
brilliant and it was a great place to socialise and study.
What’s also handy is that there are two train stations
and a great bus network, so everything around you is
super accessible.
City Crepes ©Hayley Brown
12A student’s guide to
UCA Epsom
Epsom Town Centre
Rosebery Park
Graduate Sophia Day on why she found UCA Epsom the But what I really like about it is that, if you do feel like doing
perfect place to start university life. something a little faster-paced socially or broadening your
work experience options, then London, Guildford, Kingston
What I would say about Epsom is this – it’s the best place to and Woking are all super close and cheap to get to.
live when you’ve just moved out of home for the first time.
A lot of students travel to UCA Epsom from London, and for
Moving out can be so overwhelming, but I’ve found that living that reason it’s got a nice vibe about it.
here has been so easy and relaxed.
The campus itself is small and compact – just like Epsom,
It’s not a very big place really, but it has everything you really. Everyone is here to work hard, and you can feel it. It’s
need close to hand. It has all the high street shops, banks, got a really positive energy, with everybody putting the effort
hairdressers, nail bars, pubs, cafés and a doctors’ surgery. in, which makes you want to work hard, too. The buildings are
If you didn’t want to venture further, you wouldn’t need to. cool and the library is the best – it’s really friendly and a lot of
students socialise as well as work there.
13A student’s guide to
UCA Farnham
Graduate Katie Hinton tells us her
New Ashgate Gallery
favourite things about studying at
UCA Farnham.
As an international student who arrived
in the UK completely unfamiliar with
Farnham, I have found it to be the most
friendly and welcoming place.
The UCA campus here is a bit of a
labyrinth at first glance, but you do get
used to it and it’s actually astonishing to
see just how many incredible facilities it
has, even for really niche subjects.
The library is invaluable – to have such
a vast range of books and magazines on
every conceivable craft and design topic,
all in one place, is just amazing.
Everything in the town is so close to hand
– all within walking distance. There are
great links to London, so if you want to
get some work experience or have a day
of city culture then it’s easy to do.
I love the community vibe of Farnham.
There’s always something going on, and
I really like the small-town feel. I come
from a rural town, so I think I would find
studying in a big city a bit overwhelming.
Farnham is just the right balance
between a big city and my home, and
that, alongside the friendliness of
everyone at UCA, has really helped me
feel settled. Gostrey Meadows
14A student’s guide to
UCA Rochester
Paris Lucke explains why UCA Rochester was the
campus for her.
I really enjoyed my time in Rochester – it’s a nice campus
and I really miss it!
Because everyone who studies here is really creative and
individual, no-one’s the same and it sort of brings you out
of your shell a bit. It’s just really different to be around
such a diverse group of people who are interested in the
same things you are. Rochester Cathedral
The campus is compact and easy to navigate, so it’s quite
hard to get lost. The balcony and the library are great
spots to hang out with friends – whether you’re grabbing
lunch, studying together, or just taking a break for some
fresh air with a drink.
Overall, I picked UCA for the same reason a lot of people
do – because it’s not an intimidating or strict place. It’s
friendly, warm, relaxed and welcoming, which makes it a
great place to learn.
Rochester is best known for being home to the historic Baggins Book Bazaar
castle and England’s second-oldest cathedral. Christmas
there is special, too – there’s a Dickens festival
and Christmas market. The High Street has a lot of
independent shops, including quite a few vintage ones,
and you’re really close to Chatham and Gillingham for
high street stores. London is about a 40 to 60-minute
train ride away.
Rochester Castle
15Maidstone Television Studios
If you’re considering joining our BA (Hons) Television The town
Production degree course, you’ll be spending your time at Maidstone is a vibrant town in Kent with plenty to keep you
Maidstone Television Studios. entertained. It has excellent shopping, museums, galleries
and events throughout the year, as well as stunning local
Here you’ll get a unique opportunity to study at the UK’s largest countryside. After hours, you’ll find dozens of restaurants, bars,
independent TV studios, network with industry professionals pubs and clubs to choose from, and you’ll be just over an hour’s
and work on shows like Strictly Come Dancing, This Morning, train ride from central London if you feel like exploring further.
Celebrity Juice and This Time With Alan Partridge.
You’ll also have access to a modern and spacious learning
environment packed with all the facilities you need to hone
your skills, from the studios themselves to live galleries, editing
suites and screening rooms. Not to mention a fully stocked
equipment store and library.
1617
Student
life at
UCA “Thanks for the laughs over this past
“Me and my silly smiley face at my stall at
the Winter Market!! Thank you SO much month, freshers was long but it's been
to everyone who supported me today great kids ”
and bought my little creations - it makes
me so so happy to see people enjoying Paula Rae Gonzal
my stuff as much as I do ” BA (Hons) Graphic Communications
(now BA (Hons) Graphic Design)
Sophie Colley
BA (Hons) Fashion Textiles
#uca #handmade #wintermarket
#handmadechristmas #pompom
“32 LGBTQ+ students, staff and allies
from across the campuses marched at
Pride in London for love and equality.
The most we’ve ever taken to Pride “Awesome time at the Illustration society
This was only possible through the hard Drink & Draw tonight...Ended up with
work of students and your donations to some pieces I really liked...the one time
our Pride Fund. So thank YOU so much! it's not in a sketchbook typical”
We had a great time and we hope to take
even more people next year ”
Ryan Waddon
“Waking up every morning, knowing
@ryan_waddon_art
that I’m going to do what I love and what
UCA Students’ Union BA (Hons) Illustration
I’ve been dreaming of since I was 4
@ucasu #ucaillustration #ucafarnham
PRICELESS! thank you @tanishajayx
@unicreativearts for this amazing pic ” #illustration #illustrationsociety
@lgbtqsocietyuca #drinkanddraw #wecreate
#ucafarnham #ucaepsom #bahonsillustration #promarker
#ucacanterbury #wecreate #weareuca Lucia-Bianca Radoslav #sketching #drawings #drawing
#ucasu @luciabiancaradoslav #doodles
BA (Hons) Make-up & Hair Design
18“I’ve had so much fun running the “ I’m Emily, the third member
Soon I will graduate from the
Open Mic, Open Mind events with of the team running the yoga club this
@unicreativearts, I can’t believe how
@soulflowsociety every month at year. I’m a 3rd year Fashion Promotion &
fast time is flying! I’ve gained so much
UCA! It’s been brilliant to raise money Imaging student and I started practicing
knowledge and skill from my degree, and
for a different charity every month and yoga at UCA Epsom two years ago. I had
managed to get two amazing internships.
awareness of issues and causes. And to never done yoga or meditation before
Bring on the future
also give people a chance to perform and I encourage everyone to join as it
and share their work. My last one on is such an enjoyable experience :) can’t
Wednesday was so special. Eve Riel Jappy wait to get back into practice at UCA
So much love ” @everieljappy and keep making the club an amazing
BA(Hons) Fashion Management & community”
Marketing
Harry Evans
#professionalpractice #uca
@iamharryevans Emily Suiying
#fashiondegree #fmmuca #careergoals @emilysuiying @ucasu
BA (Hons) Acting & Performance
#careerdevelopment #timeisflying
BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion & Imaging
#finalprojects #futureplanning
#fashionbusinessgraduate
#fashionbusiness #fashionbuying
“I’ve never done cheerleading before.
But... MY TEAM AND I WON!! 1st
We @miguelpangly and we’re very
place in the Open Division (Complete
proud to have designed his lecture series
Beginners)!! This is simply the icing on
poster. It was fantastic looking at his This week was my final major project
the cake for what has been a triumphant
work again and learning about how he hand-in I can’t describe how happy
year! I’m made up! GO, HELLCATS!!
does it all. I NEEEED a copy of the Mister and proud I am!
”
Black book!!!!!
Maria Odara Fernandes Iona Gallagher
Constance Nash @odarafernandess BA (Hons) Business Innovation &
@connieconstancecontent BA (Hons) Fashion Management (Top-Up)
BA (Hons) Graphic Design #ucahellcats #cheerleadingstunts
19Changing
Hannah Bamgbala
the face
of fashion
Young, Kool and African – Hannah Bamgbala
Every year, students from across Seyon Amosu
our fashion courses are shortlisted
for the annual Graduate Fashion
Foundation (GFF) Awards, and
a lot of their projects are about
more than just clothes. We spoke
to recent UCA grads Seyon Amosu
and Hannah Bamgbala about their
shortlisted projects, which grew out
of their ambition to make fashion
more diverse.
20Hannah Bamgbala Seyon Amosu
Hannah joined UCA to get herself a job in Seyon has a unique fashion vision that’s
editorial photography, but her game-changing inspired by his own life experiences and
final project shifted her ambitions: these Nigerian heritage, and his take on migrant and
days she sees herself as a creative stylist and LGBTQ+ culture.
disability campaigner.
His work is influenced by his religious
Hannah’s project, Young, Kool and African, upbringing, the 1980s New York black
was inspired by her sister, Mercy, who has queer and ballroom scene, and the Noughties
Down’s Syndrome. And Mercy’s experience Nigerian Cinema aesthetic (Nollywood).
highlighted the way that black people and His final project featured three photoshoots –
others from minority ethnic communities with the first exploring Nigerian culture and sex, the
disabilities are often under-represented in the second looking at fashion in isolation, the third
wider media, and even by charities. showcasing a range of hats.
“If you have Down’s Syndrome and are black “My project really only speaks to a fraction of
— or from another ethnic minority background my experience as a queer African immigrant
— there is no-one visible for you and your with a complex identity,” he says. “I wanted
family to relate to, and that has to change, “ to tell our story and share those complex
Seyon Amosu says Hannah. experiences that we face as African queers
and African queer immigrants.
Hoping to help bring about that change, she
created a website with instructional styling “I believe that the industry needs more
videos and fun features, and — tapping into diverse cultural representation and richness,
Mercy’s love of fashion — styled a series of and that I can bring that to the table. Most
photoshoots with her, using the images to importantly, I am me — my experience in life,
create stunning campaign posters. from childhood, is what has led me to this
moment. It is unique, and it informs my work
Her work caught the eye of the Down’s and interests.”
Syndrome Association on Instagram, and
they’re now working with Hannah and Mercy
to create even more content.
Read more student stories at uca.ac.uk/blogs
“We’re hoping to help the charity create more
diversity in its marketing and social channels,”
she says. “If people see more people like them
on these pages, it might open some doors for
them.”
21“My time at UCA was
transformative – I started
the course very much still
in a teenager’s mindset and
graduated with a clearer
focus and drive towards my
creative career.”
– Jasmine Haskell
Jasmine Haskell graduated in
Design for Theatre and Screen
at UCA Rochester in 2016 and
is now a freelance set designer
and puppet-maker.
22My UCA story
“My UCA experience was life-changing “I’ve always been creative, but I had this “I absolutely loved my time at UCA.
– not only academically, but also overwhelming feeling that going into a I loved that my course didn’t just focus
personally. For the first time, I felt like I creative career would leave me with no on the design aesthetics of creating a
could really be myself and express who money (a belief instilled from secondary brand, but also the thinking behind it,
I was in an environment surrounded by school). UCA, and my course, definitely which I know has definitely played a part
like-minded people. All aspects of the changed my opinion. I began to trust in in getting me where I am today with my
course really prepare you to step outside myself more and realised that I could stationery brand, Note and Shine.”
into the world of work, which can be make whatever career path I chose work
really daunting.” for me.” Kelsey Layne graduated in Graphic
Communications (now Graphic Design)
Craig Maxwell graduated in Graphic Hannah Cunningham graduated in at UCA Farnham in 2016, and now runs
Design at UCA Epsom in 2016 and is now Fashion Business and Management at her own stationery brand, Note and
a professional designer, creating music UCA Epsom in 2016 and is a make-up Shine, which is stocked in Oliver Bonas.
industry tour posters and running his and SFX artist who won 4th place in the
own brand, Maxwell Makes. BBC’s Glow Up.
23Running The Show
Our BA (Hons) Television Production students on Laura works closely with the studios to help
the perks of being based at Maidstone Television find and create placement opportunities for the
Studios, where they’ve been working on the latest students, both at the studios and beyond. Over the
Alan Partridge series. years, they’ve worked on shows like The X Factor,
Blind Date, Catchphrase, Strictly Come Dancing,
There are many roles within the world of television, Watchdog, The One Show, This Morning, Take Me
and most people begin their journey building vital Out, Celebrity Juice, Don’t Tell the Bride, and more.
experience as a runner, helping out on set with
anything a production’s cast and crew might need. “They gain a greater knowledge of what they want
But finding that opportunity to “get your foot in the to do within the industry, and already have four or
door” in the first place can be tricky. five professional credits under their belt by the time
they graduate,” she explains. “That puts them in a far
“If you can get work experience while you’re at better position to launch their careers.”
university, then you’ll graduate far better prepared,”
says Laura Coull, Work Placement and Production In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic actually presented
Co-ordinator for our BA (Hons) Television some unexpected opportunities for our students,
Production course. as the start of the new academic year coincided
with the resumption of filming at many studios and
This can often come down to having industry sets (albeit with stringent COVID safety measures
connections. Luckily, UCA’s BA (Hons) Television in place).
Production students have a unique opportunity to
build their knowledge AND their network at the So, in the autumn, Maidstone Television Studios
same time. became a hive of activity, with several exciting
series’ and shows starring the likes of Steve Coogan
As part of our long-standing partnership with and Paddy McGuinness being filmed there. And
Maidstone Television Studios, our students are because those production companies needed
based at the studios full-time throughout their skilled assistance, all our students have been getting
degree, attending academic sessions in a dedicated experience on real shows while they learn.
learning area while getting hands-on experience
on the studio floor. And last year the course was Most recently, they’ve been working on the second
recognised as one of the best in the country for season of This Time with Alan Partridge.
training work-ready graduates when it gained the
prestigious ScreenSkills Select accreditation.
24This Time with Alan Partridge. @ BBC/Baby Cow/Colin Hutton
Third-year students James Hunt and Ethan Urquhart “When I started this course, I wanted to be a
Read more
both undertook ten days’ work experience as cameraperson. But as the course has gone on,
student stories at
runners. By the end of his time on set, Ethan was I’ve discovered how much I enjoy the producing
uca.ac.uk/blogs
shadowing the third assistant director. side of things,” says Ethan, who has recently applied
for the prestigious Channel 4 Production Trainee
“It was all about making sure the cast was happy, Scheme. “It’s been a complete change of heart.
and everything ran as it should,” says Ethan. “As My work experience showed me how interesting
time went on, I started to build relationships, making the assistant director’s role is, so I definitely want to
friends with cast and crew. I loved it.” explore that further.”
James spent six of his ten days on location, working James still wants to become a director, but says
at various sites around Maidstone as the crew his work experience has opened his mind. “I’ve
filmed external shots. “It was a great experience,” discovered there’s so much more you can do. I’d
he says. “The longer you’re on set, the more you’re really like to explore the props and set design
trusted just to get things done. I was surprised by side of the industry, for example. I joined this
two things—firstly, how quickly things happen. And course because of the amazing work experience
secondly, the attention to detail that goes into sets opportunities, and I’m so glad I did.”
and props.”
You can watch This Time with Alan Partridge on
As well as revealing the realities of working on a BBC iPlayer now.
major show, the experience helped James and Ethan
evaluate their own career aspirations.
25Living at UCA
Moving away from home is a big moment. Wherever If you’ve firmly accepted an offer from us, you can apply
you’re staying while you study – campus halls of for UCA halls accommodation through the Applicant
residence or privately rented flats, houses or lodgings Portal. Don’t wait for your exam results to come through
– you’re about to have your first taste of independence first – applying ASAP will give you the best chance of
in a diverse and tight-knit creative community, and we getting the accommodation you want.
want to make sure you feel settled and happy.
We prioritise applications based on need. Students who
Here’s what you need to know about accommodation have a disability, new international students, and those
at UCA. who live furthest from campus will have priority for
places in halls.
1. We offer an accommodation guarantee
If you’re a first-year student on a higher education course 4. It’s worth considering a private rental
and you apply before the January UCAS deadline, If you don’t want to live in halls, or aren’t offered a room
we guarantee that we’ll find you a place to stay in there, you can rent privately. Our accommodation team
your first year – either in our halls or in other rented works with a network of agents and landlords near each
accommodation. of our campuses, and we’ll find you a homely and safe
place to stay.
2. Our accommodation team are here to help
Each campus has a team of staff who can help you with Private rentals are a great option if you want to live with
your accommodation needs. a smaller group of people, or are looking for a little more
independence. This accommodation is often slightly
They’ll provide you with all the information you need separate from the campus and more in the heart of town
and be on hand to help with any issues, from maintenance life, which may suit you better.
and emergencies to complaints and organising residents’
committees. “We’re here to make sure everyone looking for a place
finds one, and will be on hand to help with information
and advice.” says Hayley Rowe, Accommodation Officer
3. It’s best to apply for your halls place early
at UCA Farnham.
We have a range of halls accommodation on offer –
including brand new buildings at UCA Epsom and UCA For more information or to learn about our
Farnham – and offer rooms to as many new full-time accommodation guarantee, visit:
students who want to live in halls as we can. uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/accommodation/
2627
Our facilities
and resources
While studying with us, you’ll Each campus also has an Equipment
have access to our knowledgeable Hire department, where you’ll find an
technicians and all the technology you impressive selection of kit, including
need to complete your work. You’ll find video and stills cameras, lighting and
workshops and resources dedicated sound recording tools, projectors
to your course, but you’ll also be able and much more. Our highly skilled
to explore and experiment beyond technicians and tutors are on hand for
these, with access to the full range of support and can show you how to use
workshops and resources across your any of the equipment.
campus.
You’ll also have access to specialist
All of our campuses have extensive equipment relating to the courses that
studio spaces, with Macs and PCs are taught at your campus, such as
running the latest industry-standard photography studios and darkrooms,
software, as well as an art shop stocked 3D printing and laser-cutting facilities.
with a wide range of supplies at
student-friendly prices.
28The facilities you'll find at our
campuses include:
Canterbury Epsom
– Large, accessible machine workshop – A range of flexible teaching and
equipped with a mixture of hand tools learning environments with video
and machinery including CNC routing conferencing and interactive AV
and milling machine resources
– Digital fabrication lab where you can – IT environments configured for arts,
use laser cutters and 3D printers technology and business study
– Print bureau with multiple options – A 250-seater auditorium with
on finishing and papers, offering conference-standard facilities
self-service and bespoke printing to – Extensive fashion studios with sewing
professional standards facilities
– Sculpture studios equipped with – Digital print studio with large and
resins, kilns and facilities for small format printing, bookbinding,
moulding, casting, welding and guillotine, perfect binding, vinyl
plasma cutting cutting and dry mounting
– Painting studio, where you will learn – Screen-print studio for traditional
to construct frames and stretchers, printing
as well as using traditional painting
techniques and materials – Facilities for traditional oil-based print
including intaglio, relief and hot metal
– Printmaking studios for screen- letterpress equipment
printing, litho, offset, lino cutting, and
etching – Sound studio with fully equipped
sound booth
– Three fully-equipped digital media
suites with Macs and PCs running – W oodwork and plaster studios
the latest software – Five fully equipped photographic
– Colour and black and white studios
darkrooms for developing film, – Laser cutter and 3D printing facilities
cyanotype and the use of industry-
standard film processors
– A Photographic studio, where you
will be able to book photoshoots and
document your portfolio of work
– An animation suite with specialist
software, high-end drawing tablets
and scanners.
29Farnham
– Multiple film soundstages with – 250 seat lecture and film screening
industry-standard lighting facilities theatre with 4K digital projection
– Animation studios with Mac and online streaming capabilities
workstations, lightboxes, Wacom – P ainting and sculpture studios
Cintiq tablets, line testers and hi- – Equipment to support hand and
speed batch scanners mechanical processes for working
– Animation rostrum rooms set up to ceramic, glass, wood, metal,
capture stop-frame animation on plastics and jewellery
DragonFrame – A foundry for casting bronze and
– Dedicated games art IT studios with aluminium
specialist hardware and software. – Newly established jewellery
– V R and game testing areas workshop with 36 jewellers’ cut out
– Colour and black and white workstations and video recording
darkrooms demonstration bench
– Photography studios with an infinity – Digital and traditional looms for
table woven textiles, and associated dye
facilities
– FAB LAB, a digital fabrication
service with laser cutters and 3D – Dedicated performance and
printing facilities, offering a host of rehearsal spaces
computer aided design and creation – Traditional printmaking workshop
opportunities. including equipment for intaglio,
– Digital print bureau providing a relief, screen printing and
professional print and finishing letterpress
service using an extensive range – Three-camera digital television
of materials, paper types, sizes, studio, networked to our broadcast
finishes and binding options newsroom and using industry-
– Film & Media Centre featuring a leading autocue software.
live performance room, control
room for sound mixing, dubbing
theatre, rehearsal studios and film
soundstage with industry standard
Arri film lighting rigs.
30Rochester
– The Gerber suite, a unique Computer- – A dedicated makeup and hair design
Aided Manufacturing (CAM) facility salon
for fashion including the latest 3D – Colour and black and white
Gerber Accumark software. darkrooms for developing film,
– Computer games spaces with cyanotype and the use of industry-
professional multi-screen standard film processors
workstations. – Six digital media suites equipped
– Workshops for ceramic, metal and with the latest Macs and PCs running
woodwork, casting resin and plaster. up-to-date, professional software
– Theatre workshops with prop making packages
equipment, professional sewing – Extensive design, pattern and sewing
machines and a costume department. production studios
– Computer-Aided Design (CAD) – State-of-the-art fashion textiles digital
facilities for portfolio development, printing resource and traditional silk
including a Digital Fabrication Lab screen printing
with laser cutters and 3D printing – Dedicated area for large-format
facilities printing and hi-spec scanners.
– Photographic studios
To take a virtual tour of our facilities,
visit uca.ac.uk
31Supporting
you at UCA
Coming to university is exciting. But it Or for tailored support, you can speak
can be a bit daunting, too. to our learning support managers,
dyslexia advisers, inclusion mentors and
We know you might need some support communications support workers, such
to get the most out of your university as Teachers of the Deaf.
experience. And whether that’s with
learning, getting around, your finances The team can also help with physical
or your wellbeing, we’re on hand to help. access, in-studio assistance, financial
advice and any support you might need
Student services to attend on-campus events.
Our student services teams, based in the
libraries at each of our campuses, can Mental health and wellbeing
provide information and advice on all The University has several support
aspects of your academic and personal options for anyone facing emotional or
life – from help with your research, mental health issues. Our face-to-face
language or study skills to confidential and online counselling services are open
academic and personal support. They to anyone who feels they need them,
also offer careers guidance, as well and as a UCA student you’ll also have
as specialist support for care leavers, access to our confidential TogetherAll
students in care and young carers. online support service and the UCA
MyWellbeing app.
Disabilities and Specific Learning
Differences Find out more
If you have a Disability or Specific If you’d like to find out more about any
Learning Difference, we have a of these services, please visit:
dedicated team on hand to provide any
support you may need to excel. uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/student-
services/
For general help settling into your new
surroundings, you might want to sign up
to our buddy scheme, or find out about
relaxed welcome and orientation days.
32Study abroad
Broaden your horizons Study abroad destinations
If you’re looking to spread your wings beyond your new We know what you’re thinking – where could I go? Here are just
university surroundings, our study abroad programme could a few of the places our students have chosen to study abroad:
be for you.
– University of Technology, Sydney, Australia
Through UCA’s links with partner institutions worldwide, – Dankook University, Yongin and Cheonan, South Korea
you’ll have the option to spend part of your second year at
an overseas university, continuing your course in another – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA), Milan, Italy
inspiring location. – Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, `New Zealand
– aculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa,
F
If you’re on a course in the School of Craft & Design, you Portugal
might even choose to extend your degree by a year in order
to spend a full International Year overseas. – ESDI Barcelona, Spain
– IED Barcelona, Spain
Studying and working abroad can be life-changing – you’ll – Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC), Spain
experience new places, people, cultures and possibilities,
not to mention developing your foreign language skills. And – Massachusetts College of Art and Design, United States
all this will pay off even more when you graduate with a strong – LIM College, New York, United States
and varied CV. – ashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York,
F
United States
– Maryland Institute College of Art, United States.
33Next Steps Create a portfolio
Depending on your course, you may
We really hope you’ve got all the need to create a portfolio of your work.
information you need and are feeling Here are some tips (see page 33 for
excited about starting the next stage more):
of your journey with us at UCA.
□ Include ten to 15 pieces of work,
If you’d like to apply to become a student neatly presented.
here, there are a few things you need to
□ Put your show-stopping pieces at
do. So we’ve put together this checklist
the beginning, to grab the attention
of tasks for you to tick off as you go.
of the tutor.
□ Keep any clips of audio or moving
image work to under two minutes
long.
Applying
□ Document your ideas in a
□ For full time undergraduate courses, sketchbook – this will show us how
fill out an application form via you think and approach projects.
ucas.com (deadline 26 January).
□ Find examples of your research that
The institution name is UCA, the
show how you have developed your
institution code is C93, and campus
ideas, and put them in a presentable
codes are C, E, Fand M (for Maidstone
and well-organised format.
TV Studios).
□ Show us your creative journey – let
OR
your personality shine through, and
□ For Further Education or part-time tell us what or who inspires you.
undergraduate courses, fill out an
application form directly with us using
the ‘Apply now’ link on the course
pages at uca.ac.uk
Come to your applicant day
□ You may be invited to an interview/
Your application audition, where you’ll learn more about
your course and meet the tutors.
□ Once you’ve submitted your
application, you’ll receive an email
from us with your username and
password for the UCA Applicant
Portal.
34Read your offer
email carefully Apply for a student loan
□ If your application is successful, □ To apply, visit:
you’ll receive an offer email from gov.uk/student-finance
us that explains the full terms and
conditions of your offer. You can
also find details of your offer in
your UCA Applicant Portal.
Confirm your
accommodation
Accept your offer For halls or local accommodation, make
sure you’ve:
□ For UCAS applications, accept by
logging into UCAS Track. □ Made your advance payment (we ask
for £300 upfront when you accept
OR your room offer. This is deducted from
the first month’s rent).
□ For direct applications, accept
using the link in your offer email. □ Confirmed your moving in date.
International students:
□ Pay your tuition fee deposit.
□ Receive your CAS number.
□ Use your CAS number to apply
for a visa.
Take your place at UCA
Apply for accommodation
□ Settle into your accommodation.
□ As soon as you can apply for □ Enrol on your course.
accommodation, we’ll contact you to
let you know. This is usually in March □ Meet your new friends.
for courses starting in September. □ Enjoy your creative journey!
35Portfolio
At UCA, we’re know you’re about At our Applicant Days (or in an
more than just grades. To us, exams online interview if you submitted
are only part of the picture – your your portfolio digitally), you’ll get
creativity and what you can do are the chance to talk us through your
Advice
just as important. Which is why, portfolio and find out more about
when you apply to most of our us, and we’ll get the opportunity to
courses, we ask to see a portfolio meet you and learn more about you
or invite you to an audition. as a person. They usually take place
between December and March, and
Your portfolio is a collection of your are a fun, informal next step in the
best work; you might want to show application process.
us sketches and paintings, digital
art and design, photography, fabric We want to see what inspires you,
swatches or patterns, sound work, what you create and what makes
musical compositions, short films, you unique. And if your course
or even essays and creative writing. doesn’t ask for a portfolio but you
still want to show us your work, we’d
love to see it anyway.
36Portfolio tips
1. Share your thoughts 4. Keep it tidy
We’d like to know how you approach your work – what inspires A professional-looking portfolio will help you make a positive
you, how you come up with ideas, how you research them impression. Include about ten to 15 pieces of work and, if you’re
and what plans you put in place to make them a reality. A compiling a physical portfolio, mount each piece on white or
sketchbook (physical or digital) is a good way to do this. off-white board, and keep your portfolio either entirely portrait,
or entirely landscape (it’s best not to mix).
2. Take us on a journey
Show us your work’s journey from start to finish. Include drafts, If you include any audio or video in your portfolio, it should be
unfinished products, edits. If you feel a particular project shows under two minutes long.
off your strengths, then put it in – even if it didn’t work out how
you expected. 5. Prepare to get digital
If you can’t come to an Applicant Day, you can upload your
Remember that we’ll want you to talk us through your portfolio portfolio to your Applicant Portal. Once we’ve received your
at your Applicant Day or interview, so prepare some notes, too. application, we’ll let you know about next steps.
3. Put your best work front and centre 6. Steal the show
Don’t save your show-stopper for the last page – get your For some courses, we’ll invite you to an audition, where you’ll
favourite pieces in early. We want to be wowed by you! We’d be asked to perform a monologue. It’s best to pick the text you
also like you to put your work into some kind of order – perhaps feel most comfortable with, as you’ll need to memorise it and
arrange it chronologically, or by theme. be prepared to perform it in more than one way.
More questions about your portfolio or audition? Visit
uca.ac.uk/study/portfolio-advice or drop in to a portfolio
advice session at one of our Open Days.
37Funding
your studies
Going to university is big investment in your future, but What will it cost?
you’ll need to consider how you will fund it. We’re here to Although 2022 figures hadn’t been released at the time we
help you through the process. went to print, the 2020-2021 (pre-degree and foundation)
and 2021-2022 (undergraduate degree) figures in the tables
Tuition fees: what to expect opposite will give you a rough idea of what to expect.
Your main outlay will be your tuition fees – if you’re an
undergraduate student, you’ll be asked to pay an annual For the latest information about our fees, visit uca.ac.uk/
fee, or if you’re over 19 years old and have a full Level 3 study-at-uca/fees-finance
qualification, there’s a one-off fee for pre-degree and
foundation courses. Additional costs
There will be other expenses to consider on top of your
For almost all UK undergraduate students, the Student tuition fees, such as the cost of mandatory trips and
Loans Company (SLC) will lend you the money for your exhibitions and materials. We’ll tell you as much as we
fees, so you don’t have to pay up-front. There are two can about these when we offer you a place. When you’re
types of loans: planning your finances, remember to consider other
outlays, such as accommodation, groceries and food,
– Tuition fee loans are not means-tested, and all UK utility bills, equipment and art materials.
students can apply to cover the full cost of tuition.
– Maintenance loans are designed to help you with living
costs, like accommodation, food, supplies and travel.
These are means-tested, with the amount you borrow
based on where you live.
You’ll only start to repay your loan to the SLC
when you start earning more than £27,295 a year. This
works similarly to how you pay tax – repayments are taken
out of your earnings before you receive your net pay, and
the more you earn, the more you repay.
The website gov.uk/student-finance will help give an
idea of how much you could borrow and what your future
repayments might look like.
38Pre-degree fees in 2020-2021
UK students aged 16-18 UK students aged 19+
One-year pre-degree/foundation course £0 £3,928- £5420* (total)
Undergraduate fees in 2021-2022
UK students
BA/BSc (Hons) Degree £9,250 (per year)
*You will not have to pay fees if you are aged between 19 and 23 on the 31 August immediately preceding the start of the pre-degree
course, and will be studying for your first full level 3 qualification. If you study on our Access to HE Diploma course and are required to pay
fees, you will be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost. If you progress on to an undergraduate degree at the end of the
course, you will not have to repay this loan.
39Entry requirements
When looking at whether to offer you a place on one of our Year zero of a BA/BSc (Hons) degree:
courses, we’ll consider your academic credentials alongside – A-level results adding up to 64 UCAS tariff points
the creative talent shown in your portfolio. You can learn
– Ora Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation Studies
more about how to put a portfolio together on page 32.
(Level 3 or 4) with a Pass
Here’s a breakdown of the usual academic requirements for – Ora BTEC Extended Diploma/BTEC National Extended
each of our courses. Diploma with Merit | Pass | Pass
– Or a UAL Extended Diploma with a Pass
Access to Higher Education Diploma – Art & Design (one – Or a combination of accepted Level 3 qualifications adding
year) up to 64 UCAS tariff points – Or an IB (International
You don’t need any formal qualifications for this course – we Baccalaureate) with a score of 24 or above.
offer places based on how well your interview went and the
And:
ability and commitment that you’ve shown in your portfolio or
body of work. – Four GCSE passes at grade 9 to 4 and/or A* to C,
including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills
Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation Studies (one year) Communication Level 2)
– One A-level (or two AS-levels) adding up to a minimum of
32 UCAS tariff points, preferably in art, design, media or a BA (Hons) Architecture
related creative subject. – A-level results adding up to a minimum of 128 UCAS tariff
points.
– Or BTEC/UAL Extended Diplomas, Extended Certificates,
Subsidiary Diplomas adding up to a minimum of 32 – Or128 UCAS points from an Access to Higher Education
UCAS tariff points Diploma in an appropriate subject
– Or a combination of accepted Level 3 qualifications adding – Ora Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation Studies (Level 3
up to a minimum of 32 UCAS tariff points or 4) with a Merit
– Oran IB (International Baccalaureate) with a score of 24 or – Ora BTEC Extended Diploma/BTEC National Extended
above Diploma with Distinction | Distinction | Merit
And: – Ora UAL Extended Diploma with a Merit
– Ora combination of accepted Level 3 qualifications adding
– Five GCSE passes at grade A* to C and/or grade 9 to 4,
up to 128 UCAS points
including English and maths. UK students aged 16 to 18 with
a grade 3 or D in GCSE maths may still be able to study the – Oran IB (International Baccalaureate) with a score of 29-32
course, but will be required to study and fully attend GCSE (at least 16 IB points at Higher Level)
classes as part of the course. And:
– Five GCSE passes at grade 9 to 4 and/or A* to C, including
maths and English or Functional Skills English/Key Skills
Communication Level 2
40BA (Hons) Business Innovation & Management (Top Up) BA/BSc (Hons) Music Composition & Technology
– 240 credits from a relevant degree (120 credits at level 4 – Applicants will need an A-level in music or music
and 120 credits at level 5), with a minimum of 55% overall technology, or Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM, LCMM, Trinity
– Ora Foundation Degree in a relevant subject College, Rockschool or others recognised by Ofqual)
– Ora Higher National Diploma in a relevant subject BSc (Hons) Games Technology
– Applicants will need five GCSE passes at grade 9 to 4 and/
Other BA/BSc (Hons) degrees
or A* to C, including English language, maths (grade B/6)
– A-level results adding up to 112 UCAS tariff points and science or physics (grade B/6)
– Ora Diploma in Art & Design – Foundation Studies (Level 3
or 4) with a Pass International students
– Ora BTEC Extended Diploma/BTEC National Extended International students can view typical entry requirements by
Diploma with Distinction | Merit | Merit country on our website. If your first language is not English,
you will be required to provide evidence of your English
– Ora UAL Extended Diploma with a Merit language ability – usually a total score of 6.0 on the IELTS for
– Oran Access to Higher Education Diploma UKVI Academic or IELTS Academic tests, with no less than 5.5
– Ora combination of accepted Level 3 qualifications adding in any component. More information on our English language
up to 112 UCAS tariff points entry requirements and other evidence we can accept is
available at: uca.ac.uk
– Oran IB (International Baccalaureate) with a score of 27–30
(at least 15 IB points at Higher Level).
Other qualifications
And: We can consider other relevant and equivalent UK/EU/
– Four GCSE passes at grade 9 to 4 and/or A* to C, international qualifications on an individual basis.
including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills
Communication Level 2) Sometimes, we make offers with lower entry requirements
to students who have faced difficulties that have affected
Some of our courses have additional subject-specific their performance, and who were expected to achieve higher
requirements as follows: results.
41Come to an
Open Day
Coming to an Open Day - whether virtually UCA Open Days 2021/22
or in person - is a great way to find out more Saturday 25th September 2021
about UCA, the courses we offer, and whether
Saturday 16th October 2021
this is the right place for you.
Wednesday 10th November 2021
Whether you visit us in person or attend our Saturday 2nd April 2022
online events, you’ll get a feel for life in our Saturday 25th June 2022
creative community and a taste of how our
courses can help you turn your passions into Chat to a student:
an exciting and impactful career. uca.ac.uk/ask-our-students
In-person Open Days Explore our online talks:
If you decide to come to an in-person open uca.ac.uk/live
day, you’ll need to book a place on our
website. It’s easy and free to do, and you’ll
be able to register for any talks you’d like
to go along to at the same time – from
course-specific presentations to more general
ones about life at UCA, putting a portfolio
together and funding your studies.
There will also be campus and
accommodation tours, and a subject
exhibition where you can meet lecturers
and chat to our student ambassadors about
what life here is really like.
To browse Open Day dates and book your
place, visit uca.ac.uk/opendays
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