Art and Design degrees turn creative thinkers into industry-ready professionals, from graphic designers and illustrators to fashion designers and filmmakers.

Art & Design
Turn your passion for creativity, expression and visual thinking into a career that shapes culture.
A-Levels in Art & Design, Photography or Textiles, or a BTEC in Art & Design can open the doors to uni & apprenticeships.
Is This Area For You?
Your Personality
If you love figuring out how things work, enjoy building or designing, or find yourself wondering how bridges stay up or how electric cars are powered, then Engineering & Technology could be your ideal path. This area combines scientific principles with practical creativity, helping you design and build the systems, structures and technologies that shape the modern world.
Your attributes might include:
Visually curious
You notice colour, shape and detail in everyday life
Original thinker
You prefer to do things your own way rather than follow the crowd
Expressive
You communicate better through making and doing than words alone
You might learn to:
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Develop a strong personal creative practice and artistic voice
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Master a range of tools, materials and digital design software
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Respond to briefs and work to deadlines in a professional way
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Present and communicate your ideas clearly to an audience
Computer Animation BA/BSc

Learn how to create animated characters, environments and visual effects using digital tools. Develop creative and technical skills for animation, games, film and interactive media.
Cinematography BA/BSc

Study the art and craft of visual storytelling for film and television. Learn how camera, lighting and composition shape mood, narrative and meaning on screen.
Musical Theatre BA

Study of acting, singing, and dance for the stage, developing performance, creative, and professional skills for careers in musical theatre and the wider performing arts industry.
Music Performance BA

Study of musical performance, technique, and artistry, developing your skills as a performer while gaining a deep understanding of music, practice, and the professional music industry.
Popular Music BA/BMus

Study of contemporary music creation, performance, production, and the music industries, focusing on popular genres and real-world creative practice.
Dance & Musical Theatre BA

Study of dance, acting, and singing for performance, combining technical training with creative development.
Dance BA

Study of dance as an artistic, physical, and cultural practice, combining performance, choreography, technique, and critical reflection to develop expressive, creative, and professional dancers.
Acting BA

Study of performance, character, voice, and movement, developing the practical, creative, and professional skills needed for acting across stage, screen, and digital media.
English and Drama BA

Study of literature, performance, and dramatic expression, combining critical analysis of texts with practical and theoretical approaches to theatre and performance.
Theatre and Performance BA

Study of live performance, theatre-making, and contemporary performance practices, exploring acting, directing, devising, and performance theory through practical and critical work.
Drama BA

Study of performance, theatre-making, and dramatic texts, exploring how stories are created, staged, and experienced through acting, directing, design, and critical analysis.
Sound Production BA/BSc

Study of sound recording, editing, mixing, and production for music, film, television, games, and digital media, combining creative practice with technical expertise.
Editing and Post-Production BA

Study of how film, television, and digital media are shaped after filming, focusing on editing, sound, visual effects, colour grading, and post-production workflows that bring stories to life.
Graphic Design BA

Study how to communicate ideas visually using typography, color, layout, and digital tools to create everything from branding and packaging to websites and social media content.
Painting BA

Study of painting as a creative, conceptual, and expressive practice, exploring traditional and contemporary approaches to image-making through studio-based learning and critical enquiry.
Ceramics BA

Study of clay, materials, form, and surface, exploring ceramic practice as both an artistic and design discipline through hands-on making, experimentation, and critical reflection.
Photography BA

Study of photographic practice, visual storytelling, and image-making, exploring photography as both an artistic medium and a professional tool for communication and creative expression.
Fine Art: Printmaking BA

Study of traditional and contemporary printmaking practices, exploring image-making, process, materiality, and concept through experimental and fine art approaches.
Fine Art: Drawing BA

Study of drawing as both a traditional and contemporary art practice, exploring mark-making, observation, experimentation, and conceptual thinking as central tools for visual expression.
Fine Art: Sculpture BA

Study of three-dimensional art-making, exploring form, space, materials, and meaning through traditional and contemporary sculptural practices.
Fine Art BA

Study of visual art practice and theory, exploring creativity, experimentation, and critical thinking through making, research, and reflection across a range of artistic media.
Fashion Textiles BA

Fashion Design BA

Study of clothing and accessory design, combining creativity, technical skill, and industry awareness to develop original fashion concepts and collections.
Creative Computing BSc

Creative Computing BSc
Furniture & Product Design BA

Study of how functional objects and furniture are designed, developed, and manufactured, combining creativity, craftsmanship, materials knowledge, and user-centred design.
Illustration BA

Study of visual storytelling, image-making, and creative communication, developing your ability to convey ideas, narratives, and concepts through drawing, digital media, and visual experimentation.
Industrial Design BA/BSc

Study of how products are designed, developed, and manufactured, combining creativity, technology, and user-centred thinking to create functional, innovative, and sustainable objects.
Music Technology BA/BSc

Study of how music is created, recorded, produced, and performed using modern technology, combining creativity with technical and scientific understanding of sound.
Automotive and Transport Design BA

Study of vehicle and transport design, combining creativity, engineering awareness, and user-centred thinking to shape how people move in the future.
Textile Design BA

Study of fabric design, surface pattern, materials, and processes, combining creativity, technical skill, and visual research to design textiles for fashion, interiors, and products.
Fashion Buying BA

Study of how fashion products are selected, sourced, and sold, combining trend analysis, consumer behaviour, business strategy, and commercial decision-making within the global fashion industry.
Costume Design BA

Study of costume creation for performance, film, television, and digital media, combining historical research, design theory, and practical garment construction to bring characters and stories to life.
Game Design BA/BSc

Study of how digital and interactive games are designed, developed, and experienced, combining creativity, storytelling, technology, and player-focused design.
Character Animation BA

Learn how to bring characters to life through movement, expression and storytelling. Develop artistic and technical skills to create engaging animated performances for film, games and digital media.
Audio Production (BSc)

Learn how to record, edit, mix and design sound for music, film, games and digital media. Build technical expertise in audio engineering alongside creative skills in sound design and production.
Art History BA

Study the history of art, visual culture and architecture from ancient times to the present. Learn how to analyse images, interpret cultural contexts and understand how art shapes societies.
Art Education BA/BEd

Explore how art supports learning, creativity and personal development. Study both artistic practice and educational theory to prepare for careers in teaching, community arts or creative education roles.
Animation BA

Develop your artistic, technical, and storytelling skills to create animated films, characters, and worlds. Learn traditional, digital, and experimental animation techniques for careers in film, TV, games, and creative media.
Advertising Design BA

Study the art and strategy of visual communication and branding. Learn how to combine creativity, psychology, and marketing insight to produce powerful advertising campaigns across print, digital, and social media.
3D Animation BA

Explore the art and technology of bringing digital characters and worlds to life. Develop your creativity, technical skills, and storytelling abilities for careers in animation, film, and game design.
Art & Design
Degree Courses
Career fields include:

Quick Career Facts
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Average starting salary: £22,000–£28,000 (rising with experience, specialism and freelance reputation)
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Common employers: Creative agencies, fashion houses, broadcasters, publishers, design studios, tech companies, self-employment
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Study time: Three years full-time (most courses include a portfolio-based application process)
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Best A Level/BTEC subjects: Art & Design, Photography, Textiles, Graphic Design, Media Studies, BTEC Art & Design
Graphic & Design
Creating visual identities, logos and communications for businesses and organisations.
Fashion & Textiles
Designing clothing, accessories and fabric-based products for the global fashion industry.
Illustration & Animation
Bringing stories and ideas to life through hand-drawn and digital imagery.
Film & Photography
Creating intelligent systems that learn from data to automate decisions.
Fine Art
Developing a personal artistic practice exhibited in galleries, public spaces and beyond.
Product & Industrial Design
Designing everyday objects that are both functional and beautifully made.
UX & Digital Design
Creating intuitive, visually engaging digital experiences for apps and websites.
Interior & Spatial Design
Shaping the look and feel of buildings, rooms and public spaces.
Careers
Arts and Design are about shaping how the world looks, feels and communicates.
You'll learn how creativity, craft and concept combine to influence everything from the clothes we wear to the brands we recognise and the spaces we inhabit.