By field of study

164 arts and design degrees in the United Kingdom

6 institutions in 7 cities · typically €20,669–€22,526 per year (non-EU, 2027/28)

164programmes · 161 with detailed facts
7cities · most in London
€21,268median per year · non-EU · 2027/28
160/160of those stating a language: English
Where

6 institutions on the map

Fees · per year · Non-EU/EEA citizens · 2027/28

Typically €20,669–€22,526

Middle half of 115 programmes with the same fee period, applicant category and year; the line is the median, €21,268. 115 of 164 publish a fee we can compare; the rest are not in this chart. Our calculation, EUR is approximate (ECB rate of 4 Nov 2026).

Product Design and Innovation BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth): €3,774Performing Arts Prof Doc (University of East London): €7,788PhD Creative Writing (University of West London): €19,171PhD Design (University of West London): €19,171PhD Film Studies (University of West London): €19,171PhD Music (University of West London): €19,171PhD Musical Theatre (University of West London): €19,171PhD Theatre (University of West London): €19,171Animation and Game Design BA (Hons) (University of East London): €19,770Commercial Photography BA (Hons) (University of East London): €19,770Dance BA (Hons) (University of East London): €19,770Fashion Cultures and Business BA (Hons) (University of East London): €19,770Fashion Design BA (Hons) (University of East London): €19,770Fashion Studies Top Up BA (Hons) (University of East London): €19,770Filmmaking BA (Hons) (University of East London): €19,770Fine Art BA (Hons) (University of East London): €19,770Graphic Design BA (Hons) (University of East London): €19,770Illustration BA (Hons) (University of East London): €19,770Illustration and Animation BA (Hons) (University of East London): €19,770Interior Design BA (Hons) (University of East London): €19,770Music Performance and Production BA (Hons) (University of East London): €19,770Music Technology and Production BA (Hons) (University of East London): €19,770Photography BA (Hons) (University of East London): €19,770Product Design BA (Hons) (University of East London): €19,770BA (Hons) Contemporary Theatre and Performance (Applied Acting and Devising) (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) Contemporary Theatre and Performance (Applied Acting and Devising) with Foundation Year (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing with Foundation Year (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) English and Film (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) English and Film with Foundation Year (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) Fashion Design: New Practice (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) Fashion Design: New Practice with Foundation Year (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) Fashion Industry: Marketing, Buying and Promotion (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) Fashion Industry: Marketing, Buying and Promotion with Foundation Year (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) Film, Screen and Content Production (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) Film, Screen and Content Production with Foundation Year (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) Games Art and Animation (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) Games Art and Animation with Foundation Year (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) Music Management (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) Music Technology (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) Music Technology with Foundation Year (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) Musical Theatre with Foundation Year (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) Photography (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) Photography with Foundation Year (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Animation (University of West London): €20,669BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Animation with Foundation Year (University of West London): €20,669BMus (Hons) Music Performance (University of West London): €20,669BMus (Hons) Music Performance with Foundation Year (University of West London): €20,669BMus (Hons) Performance and Music Management (University of West London): €20,669BMus (Hons) Performance and Music Management with Foundation Year (University of West London): €20,669BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance (University of West London): €20,669BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance with Foundation Year (University of West London): €20,669BSc (Hons) Games Design and Development (University of West London): €20,669BSc (Hons) Games Design and Development with Foundation Year (University of West London): €20,669MA Acting and Theatre Making (University of West London): €21,268MA Advanced Music Technology (University of West London): €21,268MA Event and Experience Design (University of West London): €21,268MA Interior Environment Design (University of West London): €21,268MA International Fashion Brand Management: Fashion Buying and Merchandising (University of West London): €21,268MA International Fashion Brand Management: Fashion Visual Merchandising (University of West London): €21,268MA Music Industry Management and Artist Development (University of West London): €21,268MMus Performance (Classical, Jazz & Popular) (University of West London): €21,268BA (Hons) 2D Digital Animation (University of Hertfordshire): €21,531BA (Hons) 3D Animation and Visual Effects (University of Hertfordshire): €21,531BA (Hons) 3D Games Art & Design (University of Hertfordshire): €21,531BA (Hons) Character and Creative Effects (University of Hertfordshire): €21,531BA (Hons) Comics and Concept Art (University of Hertfordshire): €21,531BA (Hons) Digital Arts for Animation, Games & Immersion (University of Hertfordshire): €21,531BA (Hons) Fashion and Fashion Business (University of Hertfordshire): €21,531BA (Hons) Model Design and Special Effects (University of Hertfordshire): €21,531BSc (Hons) Music Composition and Sound for Film and Games (University of Hertfordshire): €21,531BSc (Hons) Music Production and Promotion (University of Hertfordshire): €21,531BA (Hons) Graphic Design (University of Hertfordshire): €21,531BA (Hons) Illustration (University of Hertfordshire): €21,531Animation BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth): €22,526Creative Music Technology BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth): €22,526Creative Music Technology Top-up BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth): €22,526Creative Writing BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth): €22,526English and Creative Writing BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth): €22,526Fashion Design BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth): €22,526Fashion Marketing BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth): €22,526Film Production BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth): €22,526Film Studies BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth): €22,526Graphic Design BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth): €22,526Illustration BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth): €22,526Musical Theatre BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth): €22,526Photography BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth): €22,526Music Technology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth): €22,526Creative Writing MA (University of Portsmouth): €22,526Graphic Design MA (University of Portsmouth): €22,526Illustration MA (University of Portsmouth): €22,526Photography MA (University of Portsmouth): €22,526MA 3D Modelling and VFX (University of Hertfordshire): €22,795MA Creative AI for Screen (University of Hertfordshire): €22,795MA Animation (University of Hertfordshire): €22,795MA Cinematography (University of Hertfordshire): €22,795MA Concept Art (University of Hertfordshire): €22,795MA Film Producing (University of Hertfordshire): €22,795MA Games Art and Design (University of Hertfordshire): €22,795MA Graphic Design and Branding (University of Hertfordshire): €22,795MA Illustration (University of Hertfordshire): €22,795MA Music Composition and Sound for Film and Games (University of Hertfordshire): €22,795MA Music Production and Artist Development (University of Hertfordshire): €22,795MRes Creative Practice (University of West London): €23,364Animation MA (University of Portsmouth): €23,364Creative Technologies MA (University of Portsmouth): €23,364Music Technology MA (University of Portsmouth): €23,364Creative Technologies MSc (University of Portsmouth): €23,364Music Technology MSc (University of Portsmouth): €23,364User Experience Design MSc (University of Portsmouth): €23,364BA (Hons) Creative Intelligence & Innovation (Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts): €27,211BA (Hons) Fashion (Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts): €27,211BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts): €27,211BA (Hons) Illustration (Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts): €27,211€0€14,286€28,572
All 115 fees, cheapest first
Product Design and Innovation BSc (Hons) · University of Portsmouth€3,774
Performing Arts Prof Doc · University of East London€7,788
PhD Creative Writing · University of West London€19,171
PhD Design · University of West London€19,171
PhD Film Studies · University of West London€19,171
PhD Music · University of West London€19,171
PhD Musical Theatre · University of West London€19,171
PhD Theatre · University of West London€19,171
Animation and Game Design BA (Hons) · University of East London€19,770
Commercial Photography BA (Hons) · University of East London€19,770
Dance BA (Hons) · University of East London€19,770
Fashion Cultures and Business BA (Hons) · University of East London€19,770
Fashion Design BA (Hons) · University of East London€19,770
Fashion Studies Top Up BA (Hons) · University of East London€19,770
Filmmaking BA (Hons) · University of East London€19,770
Fine Art BA (Hons) · University of East London€19,770
Graphic Design BA (Hons) · University of East London€19,770
Illustration BA (Hons) · University of East London€19,770
Illustration and Animation BA (Hons) · University of East London€19,770
Interior Design BA (Hons) · University of East London€19,770
Music Performance and Production BA (Hons) · University of East London€19,770
Music Technology and Production BA (Hons) · University of East London€19,770
Photography BA (Hons) · University of East London€19,770
Product Design BA (Hons) · University of East London€19,770
BA (Hons) Contemporary Theatre and Performance (Applied Acting and Devising) · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) Contemporary Theatre and Performance (Applied Acting and Devising) with Foundation Year · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing with Foundation Year · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) English and Film · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) English and Film with Foundation Year · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) Fashion Design: New Practice · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) Fashion Design: New Practice with Foundation Year · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) Fashion Industry: Marketing, Buying and Promotion · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) Fashion Industry: Marketing, Buying and Promotion with Foundation Year · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) Film, Screen and Content Production · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) Film, Screen and Content Production with Foundation Year · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) Games Art and Animation · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) Games Art and Animation with Foundation Year · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) Music Management · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) Music Technology · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) Music Technology with Foundation Year · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) Musical Theatre · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) Musical Theatre with Foundation Year · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) Photography · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) Photography with Foundation Year · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Animation · University of West London€20,669
BA (Hons) Visual Effects and Animation with Foundation Year · University of West London€20,669
BMus (Hons) Music Performance · University of West London€20,669
BMus (Hons) Music Performance with Foundation Year · University of West London€20,669
BMus (Hons) Performance and Music Management · University of West London€20,669
BMus (Hons) Performance and Music Management with Foundation Year · University of West London€20,669
BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance · University of West London€20,669
BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance with Foundation Year · University of West London€20,669
BSc (Hons) Games Design and Development · University of West London€20,669
BSc (Hons) Games Design and Development with Foundation Year · University of West London€20,669
MA Acting and Theatre Making · University of West London€21,268
MA Advanced Music Technology · University of West London€21,268
MA Event and Experience Design · University of West London€21,268
MA Interior Environment Design · University of West London€21,268
MA International Fashion Brand Management: Fashion Buying and Merchandising · University of West London€21,268
MA International Fashion Brand Management: Fashion Visual Merchandising · University of West London€21,268
MA Music Industry Management and Artist Development · University of West London€21,268
MMus Performance (Classical, Jazz & Popular) · University of West London€21,268
BA (Hons) 2D Digital Animation · University of Hertfordshire€21,531
BA (Hons) 3D Animation and Visual Effects · University of Hertfordshire€21,531
BA (Hons) 3D Games Art & Design · University of Hertfordshire€21,531
BA (Hons) Character and Creative Effects · University of Hertfordshire€21,531
BA (Hons) Comics and Concept Art · University of Hertfordshire€21,531
BA (Hons) Digital Arts for Animation, Games & Immersion · University of Hertfordshire€21,531
BA (Hons) Fashion and Fashion Business · University of Hertfordshire€21,531
BA (Hons) Model Design and Special Effects · University of Hertfordshire€21,531
BSc (Hons) Music Composition and Sound for Film and Games · University of Hertfordshire€21,531
BSc (Hons) Music Production and Promotion · University of Hertfordshire€21,531
BA (Hons) Graphic Design · University of Hertfordshire€21,531
BA (Hons) Illustration · University of Hertfordshire€21,531
Animation BA (Hons) · University of Portsmouth€22,526
Creative Music Technology BA (Hons) · University of Portsmouth€22,526
Creative Music Technology Top-up BA (Hons) · University of Portsmouth€22,526
Creative Writing BA (Hons) · University of Portsmouth€22,526
English and Creative Writing BA (Hons) · University of Portsmouth€22,526
Fashion Design BA (Hons) · University of Portsmouth€22,526
Fashion Marketing BA (Hons) · University of Portsmouth€22,526
Film Production BA (Hons) · University of Portsmouth€22,526
Film Studies BA (Hons) · University of Portsmouth€22,526
Graphic Design BA (Hons) · University of Portsmouth€22,526
Illustration BA (Hons) · University of Portsmouth€22,526
Musical Theatre BA (Hons) · University of Portsmouth€22,526
Photography BA (Hons) · University of Portsmouth€22,526
Music Technology BSc (Hons) · University of Portsmouth€22,526
Creative Writing MA · University of Portsmouth€22,526
Graphic Design MA · University of Portsmouth€22,526
Illustration MA · University of Portsmouth€22,526
Photography MA · University of Portsmouth€22,526
MA 3D Modelling and VFX · University of Hertfordshire€22,795
MA Creative AI for Screen · University of Hertfordshire€22,795
MA Animation · University of Hertfordshire€22,795
MA Cinematography · University of Hertfordshire€22,795
MA Concept Art · University of Hertfordshire€22,795
MA Film Producing · University of Hertfordshire€22,795
MA Games Art and Design · University of Hertfordshire€22,795
MA Graphic Design and Branding · University of Hertfordshire€22,795
MA Illustration · University of Hertfordshire€22,795
MA Music Composition and Sound for Film and Games · University of Hertfordshire€22,795
MA Music Production and Artist Development · University of Hertfordshire€22,795
MRes Creative Practice · University of West London€23,364
Animation MA · University of Portsmouth€23,364
Creative Technologies MA · University of Portsmouth€23,364
Music Technology MA · University of Portsmouth€23,364
Creative Technologies MSc · University of Portsmouth€23,364
Music Technology MSc · University of Portsmouth€23,364
User Experience Design MSc · University of Portsmouth€23,364
BA (Hons) Creative Intelligence & Innovation · Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts€27,211
BA (Hons) Fashion · Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts€27,211
BA (Hons) Graphic Design · Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts€27,211
BA (Hons) Illustration · Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts€27,211
The mix

What these 164 programmes look like

Bars share one scale: the full bar is all 164 programmes.

By level

  • Bachelor93
  • Master50
  • Doctorate21

Language of instruction

  • English160

160 of 164 state a language.

Length

  • 1 year11
  • 18 months2
  • 3 years29
  • 4 years23

65 of 164 state a length.

Compare

8 to start with

Picked by how distinctive and well documented they are, at most two per institution. Never paid.

Comparison of 8 arts and design degrees in the United Kingdom
ProgrammeLevelLengthLanguageFee
BA (Hons) 2D Digital AnimationHertfordshire · HatfieldBachelorNot statedEnglish£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU ≈ €21,531
BA (Hons) 3D Animation and Visual EffectsHertfordshire · HatfieldBachelorNot statedEnglish£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU ≈ €21,531
User Experience Design MScPortsmouth · PortsmouthMasterNot statedEnglish£19,500 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU ≈ €23,364
Photography BA (Hons)Portsmouth · PortsmouthBachelorNot statedEnglish£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU ≈ €22,526
Creative Writing, MAGreenwich · LondonMaster1 yearEnglish£18,700 / year · 2026/27 · non-EU ≈ €22,406
Film Production, MAGreenwich · LondonMaster1 yearEnglish£18,700 / year · 2026/27 · non-EU ≈ €22,406
MA Acting and Theatre MakingWest London · LondonMaster1 yearEnglish£17,750 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU ≈ €21,268
MA Advanced Music TechnologyWest London · LondonMaster1 yearEnglish£17,750 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU ≈ €21,268
About this list

What is in it

Bachelor, master and doctorate programmes that we classify under arts and design (our classification from the programme's field codes). Limited to programmes in the United Kingdom. Programmes closed to new students are left out.

We list 164 programmes (arts and design degrees in the United Kingdom) at 6 institutions, spread over 7 cities; the most are in London (89). The largest providers are University of West London (47), University of Hertfordshire (35) and University of East London (30); 3 other institutions have fewer. By level: 93 bachelor's, 50 master's and 21 doctoral.

Among the 115 that publish a per year fee for non-EU applicants in 2027/28, the middle half costs €20,669 to €22,526 and the median is €21,268. The lowest is €3,774 at Portsmouth; the highest is €27,211 at CSVPA. Most common length: 3 years (29 of 65 that state one), from 1 year to 4 years. All 160 that state a language are taught in English. 158 of 164 mention scholarships and 26 of 164 mention an internship. The next published start or deadline is 1 Dec 2026 (Masters by Research Creative Arts). Facts were last checked on 31 Oct 2026; each figure links to its source on the programme page.

More programmes

12 more, then the full list

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

BA (Hons) 3D Games Art & Design

£10,050–£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€21,531
3 yr
length
BachelorInternshipSemester abroadEnglish
Next date

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

BA (Hons) Comics and Concept Art

£10,050–£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€21,531
3 yr
length
BachelorInternshipSemester abroadEnglish
Next date

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

£10,050–£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€21,531

38% projects and labs · 8% internship

BachelorInternshipSemester abroadEnglish
Next date

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

BA (Hons) Illustration

£10,050–£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€21,531

38% projects and labs · 8% internship

BachelorInternshipSemester abroadEnglish
Next date

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

MA Animation

£10,660–£19,025 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,773–€22,795
1 yr
length
MasterOnlinePart-timeEnglish
Next date

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

MA Character and Creature Animation (Online)

£11,310 total · 2026/27 · all nationalities ≈ €13,551
MasterOnlinePart-timeEnglish
Next date

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Product Design and Innovation BSc (Hons)

£1,505–£3,150 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €1,803–€3,774

10% data and computing · 10% free electives

BachelorInternshipProject-basedEnglish

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

BA (Hons) Character and Creative Effects

£10,050–£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€21,531

21% projects and labs

BachelorInternshipSemester abroadEnglish

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

BA (Hons) Digital Arts for Animation, Games & Immersion

£10,050–£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€21,531
3 yr
length
BachelorInternshipSemester abroadEnglish

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

BA (Hons) Fashion and Fashion Business

£10,050–£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€21,531

36% business and management · 14% projects and labs

BachelorInternshipSemester abroadEnglish

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

BA (Hons) Model Design and Special Effects

£10,050–£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€21,531

21% projects and labs

BachelorInternshipSemester abroadEnglish

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Music Composition and Sound for Film and Games

£10,050–£17,970 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€21,531

25% projects and labs · 17% business and management

BachelorInternshipSemester abroadEnglish
All 164 programmes by institution
Questions

Quick answers

How many arts and design degrees in the United Kingdom do you list?

164 programmes at 6 institutions in the United Kingdom. 161 of them have detailed facts with sources on their own pages.

How much do arts and design degrees in the United Kingdom cost?

Among 115 programmes that publish a per year fee for non-EU applicants in 2027/28, the middle half costs €20,669 to €22,526, with a median of €21,268 (about, converted to EUR at the ECB rate; our calculation). 49 more do not publish a comparable fee. Always confirm on the institution's page.

Which arts and design degrees in the United Kingdom are taught in English?

160 of the 160 that state a language of instruction are taught in English. The language is shown on each programme card.

How long do arts and design degrees in the United Kingdom take?

29 of 65 that state a length last 3 years. Lengths range from 1 year to 4 years.

Which institutions offer arts and design degrees in the United Kingdom?

University of West London (47), University of Hertfordshire (35), University of East London (30), University of Portsmouth (30) and University of Greenwich (16) and 1 more institution.

Do arts and design degrees in the United Kingdom include scholarships?

158 of 164 mention scholarships on their official pages. The others do not say, which does not mean they do not offer it.

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