Art & Design Colleges in the UK

A description of art and design schools in the UK.

There are countless art and design colleges in the United Kingdom. These institutions provide study in a range of career fields, from art history to fashion design. Attending one of the art and design colleges will allow you to get hands-on experience and knowledge you need to work in the real world. After graduating, you will have the expertise to make your art and design career a success.

Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design

Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design was formed in the 1989. It is a compilation of three schools; School of Art, School of Graphic and Industrial Design, and School of Fashion and Textiles. Central Saint Martins College also houses the Byam Shaw and Drama Centre London. This institution awards Bachelor and Master degrees to students, upon graduation. This college is located in the heart of London, which allows students to experience everything London has to offer. Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design has a variety of student facilities, such as libraries, workshops, studios for art and design, and arts and crafts buildings. The college has registered museum status, which allows staff, students, and alumni to have a active collection of art in various museums. Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design's majors consist of fashion, fine art, graphic design, media arts, and theater. An application and a portfolio is needed to apply.

Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design

Southhampton Row

London, England WC1B 4AP

011-44-20-7514-7022

csm.arts.ac.uk

The Glasgow School of Art

The Glasgow School of Art is a small institution that specializes in all aspects of art and design. The Glasgow School of Art consists of the School of Architecture, School of Design, and the School of Fine Art. It was recently named the second largest art and design community in the UK. The Glasgow School of Art awards undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in a variety of majors, pertaining to the arts. The Glasgow School of Art is located in Glasgow, Scotland, which has some of the best museums and art galleries. You can apply via online application, as well as by sending a paper application. To complete a successful application, you must submit a portfolio and a essay detailing your desire to attend.

The Glasgow School of Art

167 Renfrew Street

Glasgow, Scotland G3 6RQ

011-44-141-353-4500

gsa.ac.uk

University of Salford School of Art and Design

The School of Art and Design at the University of Salford offers majors in visual arts, fashion, graphic design, interior design, product design, and photography. A completed application and a portfolio is needed to successfully apply to this institution. The School of Art and Design at the University of Salford has over 1400 students and they award undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. It is recommended that prospective students visit the college before they apply, to get a better understanding and view of every aspect of the institution.

University of Salford

Peru Street

Salford, England M36EQ

011-44-161-295-2599

artdes.salford.ac.uk

Royal College of Art

The Royal College of Art in the heart of London is a postgraduate university of art and design. In order to attend this university, you will need an undergraduate degree. Royal College of Art offers majors in studio art, animation, architecture, communication art and design, critical writing in art and design, fashion, photography, and curating contemporary art. An application and a portfolio are required to successfully apply to their graduate program. Royal College of Art provides facilities to cultivate each student's talent in their chosen careers.

Royal College of Art

Kensington Gore

London, England SW7 2EU

011-44-20-7590-4444

rca.ac.uk

References

• Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design
• The Glasgow School of Art
• University of Salford School of Art and Design
• Royal College of Art