The Epsom campus of the University for the Creative Arts is a UCA site in Surrey, 30 minutes from central London, focused on fashion and creative business. It offers studio-based fashion design, textiles, marketing and management courses linked to London's fashion industry. Check with UCA which courses are currently taught in Epsom before applying.
Epsom, United Kingdom
Official website: uca.ac.uk
University for the Creative Arts
Fashion and creative business
Surrey, about 30 minutes from London Waterloo
£17,000 – £20,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£11,000 – £14,000
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 Fashion Design
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
BA Fashion Management and Marketing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
MA Fashion
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MA Fashion Business and Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Fashion studios with industry-standard sewing, knitting and print equipment.
Creative business courses linking design with marketing and management.
A short train ride from London's fashion industry.
Graduates work as designers, buyers and marketers with London fashion brands and retailers.
Creative business alumni move into brand, retail and marketing roles.
Graduates can work in the UK for two years on the Graduate visa.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
The Epsom campus is a compact site near the town centre, with fashion studios, workshops and a library, and halls within reach.
Epsom is a Surrey market town known for its racecourse and downs, with lower rent than London. Central London is about 30 minutes by 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 Epsom.
Courses start once a year in September. Check the University for the Creative Arts course pages to confirm whether your course is taught at Epsom 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.
Fashion design, fashion management and marketing, MA Fashion and fashion business and management are the main courses. Entry depends on your portfolio or relevant experience, 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.
