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Across the United Kingdom, 45 universities offer 209 Arts, Design & Architecture programs, typically lasting 4 years. Courses from University of Cambridge, University College London and University of Manchester come first, because those universities rank highest.
Bath Spa University — The PGCE Secondary Art and Design program at Bath Spa University equips future educators with the skills and knowledge required to inspire creativity in secondary school...
Bath Spa University — The Bachelor's Degree in Photography at Bath Spa University offers an immersive experience into the world of visual storytelling. This comprehensive program covers a vari...
Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University — The Product Design Bachelor's Degree at Bath Spa University offers a dynamic and creative approach to designing innovative products that enhance everyday life. This progr...
Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University — The Bachelor's degree in Textile Design at Bath Spa University immerses students in the vibrant world of fabric and surface design. This course blends creative practice w...
Bath Spa University
Southampton Solent University — The Bachelor's Degree in Animation at Southampton Solent University provides a comprehensive exploration of the principles and practices of animation. This course covers...
Royal College of Art — The Master of Design (MDes) program at the Royal College of Art is designed for those looking to push the boundaries of design thinking and practice. This interdisciplina...
Royal College of Art — The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at the Royal College of Art provides an immersive experience for students to develop their artistic practice and critical understanding of c...
University of the Arts London — The BA (Hons) Architecture program at the University of the Arts London is designed for students who aspire to shape the built environment through innovative and sustaina...
University of the Arts London
University of the Arts London — The BA (Hons) Fashion Design: Print at the University of the Arts London provides an innovative approach to fashion design, with a focus on textile print. Students delve...
University of the Arts London
University of the Arts London — The BA (Hons) Fine Art course at the University of the Arts London is designed to immerse students in the multifaceted world of contemporary art practices. Through a comb...
University of the Arts London
University of the Arts London — The BA (Hons) Illustration course at the University of the Arts London offers a comprehensive exploration into the varied practices of illustration. Students engage with...
University of the Arts London
University of the Arts London — The BA (Hons) Photography course at the University of the Arts London is designed to help students explore various aspects of photography while encouraging creativity and...
University of the Arts London
University of the Arts London — The BA (Hons) Textile Design course at the University of the Arts London immerses students in a creative exploration of textile design principles and practices. The curri...
University of the Arts London
Glasgow School of Art — The Diploma in Architecture at the Glasgow School of Art is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of architectural principles and practices. The...
Glasgow School of Art — The Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Architecture at the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) teaches students to design architecture that harmonizes with its natural surroundin...
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17 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #6 (University of Cambridge) to #662 (University of Portsmouth); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University College London has the largest research record in this group, with 67,811,539 citations and an h-index of 2,079. 3 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
By level: 158 bachelor's, 21 master's, 5 foundation and 2 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (94% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (85% of courses with a stated intake). Bath Spa University offers the widest choice, with 28 of these courses.
University of Cambridge (QS World #6), University College London (QS World #9) and University of Manchester (QS World #35) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Of those with published fees, University of Manchester is the least expensive at about USD 34,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.
Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.
Fall is the main intake — 94% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
Bath Spa University, with 28, ahead of York St. John University (15).
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