The Canterbury campus of the University for the Creative Arts is one of UCA's sites in south-east England, known historically for architecture, interior design and fine art. It offers studio-based creative education in a cathedral city an hour from London. Check with UCA which courses are currently taught in Canterbury before applying.
Canterbury, United Kingdom
Official website: uca.ac.uk
University for the Creative Arts
Art education in Canterbury since 1882
RIBA-validated architecture degrees at UCA
£17,000 – £20,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£10,000 – £13,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on uca.ac.uk before you apply.
BA Architecture
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
BA Interior Architecture and Design
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
BA Fine Art
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
MArch Architecture
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Architecture and interior design taught in studio settings.
Canterbury — a UNESCO World Heritage cathedral city.
Part of UCA, a specialist creative university with campuses in Farnham and Epsom.
Architecture graduates move into practices across London and the south-east.
Design and fine art alumni work in studios, galleries and freelance practice.
Graduates can work in the UK for two years on the Graduate visa.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
The campus sits near the centre of Canterbury, a short walk from the cathedral and the medieval streets, with studios and workshops for design and art.
Canterbury is a small cathedral city with three universities, a large student population and the Kent coast nearby. London is under an hour by high-speed train.
CAS from the University for the Creative Arts
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027 for September 2027 entry, followed by a portfolio review. Master's applications are rolling. Confirm with the University for the Creative Arts which courses currently run at Canterbury.
Courses start once a year in September. Check the University for the Creative Arts course pages to confirm whether your course is taught at Canterbury or another UCA campus.
You need a Student route visa. The University for the Creative Arts issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts, showing proof of funds, and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.
Architecture, interior architecture and design, fine art and the MArch are the main courses associated with Canterbury. Entry depends mainly on your portfolio, with IELTS 6.0 for undergraduate and 6.5 for Master's study.
Yes. The University for the Creative Arts offers international scholarships that reduce tuition, usually assessed from your application. Check UCA's scholarships page for current amounts.
