Rankings
How every major ranking places the University for the Creative Arts. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
Costs and entry
10 courses mention scholarships.
Jobs after studying at the University for the Creative Arts
The job market for the University for the Creative Arts' biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University for the Creative Arts cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $24,968 a year. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: arts, design & creative studies courses are typically $24,968, computer science & data technology $24,618.
How is the University for the Creative Arts ranked?
In the UK it is #112 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #100 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Art & Design (#51).
What IELTS score does the University for the Creative Arts need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (24 of the 25 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5.
How many postgraduate courses does the University for the Creative Arts offer?
36 postgraduate courses across 3 fields; the largest are arts, design & creative studies (29), business & management (5) and computer science & data technology (2).
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Updated 22 September 2026. Courses and fees from the University for the Creative Arts' own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.