Art, Design and Fashion
Art Design and Fashion at the University of Central Lancashire delivers a portfolio of courses with innovative teaching and close links to the creative industries.
We provide an excellent environment for creative minds. Including studio-based learning delivered by expert teaching staff. With our innovative teaching and close links to the creative industries, there can be few environments more exhilarating for creative minds.
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Creativity Matters.
Where would we be without creativity? We’re here to stand for creative arts and design, for media and journalism, for music and performance and more.
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- Art and Design at the University of Central Lancashire is ranked 2nd in the North West for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide, 2024)
- Dedicated gallery spaces. Giving you the opportunity to exhibit your work and work alongside professional artists. As well as gain live work experiences and engage you in your chosen field within the creative industries.
- Our Design Studies courses are ranked in the top 5 in the UK for overall positivity and learning opportunities (National Student Survey, 2023) (compared with unis in the Guardian University Guide)
Jobs you can do with an art and design degree
The creative industry makes a significant contribution to the UK economy and new jobs in the industry are on the up. At UCLan, you’ll be in the heart of the UK’s biggest regional advertising sector. As well as being close to creative hubs like Manchester and Liverpool. The UK has the largest games development sector in Europe. Putting you in the perfect place to establish your future career in the creative sector.
Future careers in art, design and fashion:
- Artist
- Fashion designer
- Graphic designer
- Illustrator
- Photographer
- Animator
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