School of the Arts

Welcome to The School of the Arts

The School of the Arts provides specialist programmes allowing both total engagement in a specific area of study and an opportunity for a more flexible approach with interaction between disciplines.

Studio practice is developed alongside research, and an underpinning of theoretical knowledge and a belief that learning occurs through practice set in a context whether cultural, historical, social, technological or professional.

The School is forward-looking in attitude and continues to initiate many exciting developments in areas of research, learning and teaching, application of new technologies and international projects, all of which inform our students.

All staff practice within their subject fields and endeavour to provide a supportive and challenging academic environment.

Great Facilities

The School is equipped with some of the best facilities available for visual artists: extensive workshop facilities, studios, equipment and the latest IT resources including high speed internet access.

Successful Students

Our students have work exhibited regularly, they also have won many awards at national and international competitions. Over the last few years the number of student successes and commissions gained in prestigious national competitions has been amongst the highest in the country.

A Vibrant Research Community

The School of the Arts has a vibrant and ever-expanding research community of leading practitioners, scholars and postgraduate students working on world-leading research in identified areas of excellence. Our research culture reflects the School’s reputation and outstanding achievements in the Art and Design sector.

Admissions Information

Many thanks to candidates for attending undergraduate interview week between 4 – 8 March.

The School has now made decisions and have informed our Admissions Office.

Offers will be made to candidates over the next few days, so please check your offer status on the UCAS web site.

Please remember that you will need to confirm your offer to secure your place to study in the School of the Arts.

Key Links:

School Open Days

360° Virtual Tour

Explore our fantastic facilities with our interactive virtual tours. They are located within the School’s five hub areas:

• Creative Digital Technologies and Photography (CDT&P)
• Textiles; Print, Stitch and Dye
• Fine Metal, Wood and Woven/Constructed Textiles
• Painting and Printmaking
• Stone, Heavy Metalwork, Ceramics