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Study creative arts and design: Create, inspire and grow

Unleash your potential through the study of creative arts and design. Whether your passion lies in visual storytelling, digital media, painting, photography or innovative design, this field offers you the freedom to bring bold ideas to life.  

Universities offering creative arts

Explore universities that support your career ambitions and help turn your ideas into impact.  

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Study creative arts and design abroad

Expand your horizons and develop your art and design expertise with one of our partner universities abroad.  

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Courses in creative arts

Discover the right course to prepare you for a diverse career across the creative industries.  

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Why study creative arts and design?

Transform your creativity into a flourishing career in the arts. Build skills, bring your ideas to life and shape a career that celebrates originality and vision.  

Diverse career paths

From graphic design to fashion, advertising and digital media, art and design graduates have access to a wide range of careers.  

High growth industry

The global creative economy is one of the fastest-growing sectors, employing over 30 million people worldwide with creative and design thinking among the top five most in-demand skills (WEF). 

Transferable skills

Develop highly transferable skills including critical thinking, problem solving and visual communication. These skills are valued not just in the arts, but fields including marketing, product design and tech. 

Real-world impact

Creative arts courses shape the way we see, feel and interact with the world. As a creative professional, your creative skills can influence culture, challenge ideas and communicate key messages.  

Meet Phi Phi, Fine Art student from Vietnam

Phi Phi Dundee student

My favourite module would probably still be Studio practice because even though the deadlines and briefs can be challenging I still enjoy that the most because it’s when I get to create art … I do enjoy film and media study too because the professor makes it feel like our opinions are really being valued.

Phi Phi, BA (Hons) Fine Art at the University of Dundee

Where can creative arts and design courses take you?

Creative Arts and Design courses help you turn your imagination into real-world opportunities. You will learn how to express ideas, solve problems and bring projects to life across different media and industries.

Careers include graphic designer, illustrator, fashion designer, animator, photographer, art director, interior designer, UX designer, filmmaker and creative director.

Art and design career pathways

Find the right route to begin your creative journey.  

Pathway Courses

Our pathway courses enable you to study abroad at top UK and US universities while achieving English language requirements. From day one, you’ll be treated like a fully-fledged university student.

Direct to University

We have partnered with top universities in the UK, US, India and Australia to offer direct entry to industry-leading undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, kickstarting your career.

Where can creative arts and design take you?

The creative arts open doors to careers in top studios, global brands and cultural institutions. See where your creativity could lead.  

Study creative arts and design across the world

Discover our international study locations worldwide to inspire and support your artistic journey. 

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United States

Step into a world of possibilities with leading universities, global networks and a culture that encourages bold futures. 

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United Kingdom

Study in the UK and experience world-class education, rich history, and a vibrant global culture.

Australia

From its welcoming culture to beautiful landscapes and vibrant cities, discover why Australia could be the right choice for you. 

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Our team has over a decade of experience helping students like you. Don’t hesitate – reach out to us today and take the first step towards your future success!