Creative Arts at Uni

There’s a huge variety of creative arts courses at universities and conservatoires.

Firstly, you might consider doing a foundation year, to consolidate your skills. Some high ranking universities will only accept you completing a foundation year.

Undergraduate degree courses are usually three years, however you might consider doing a four year courses which includes a year in industry or a year abroad.

Conservatoires are specialist higher education institutions, prestigious and highly regarded in the industry. They are very competitive and auditions are required to be offered a place. There are nine conservatoires within the UK:

• Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
• Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
• Leeds Conservatoire
• Royal Academy of Music
• Royal College of Music
• Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
• Royal Northern College of Music
• Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
• Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

Where to find information

UCAS: https://www.ucas.com/explore/subjects/creative-arts

UCAS Conservatoires: https://www.ucas.com/conservatoires

Prospects: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/creative-arts-and-design

Access HE: https://www.accesshe.ac.uk/projects/legacy-projects/creative-network/

Applying to UCAS & UCAS Conservatories

You apply for university via UCAS (University and College Admissions System), and the deadline for applications is usually January each year, for the following September entry. There is a fee of £26 per application.

https://www.ucas.com/

Please note that UCAS Conservatoires require a separate application form with a deadline in October each year. Here too, there is a fee and applicants should be prepared to pay for additional audition fees.

https://www.ucas.com/conservatoires/how-apply-through-ucas-conservatoires