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Art and design

At Cambridge School of Art, we nurture your creativity through experimentation so you can become a creator and change-maker of tomorrow.

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Fine Art

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
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4 years with foundation year
,
4 years with placement year
Course features
  • Experiment with your creativity as you explore materials and processes
  • Opportunities to collaborate and exhibit your work professionally
  • Hands-on experience in an optional placement year
Course details Apply

Graphic Design

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Develop your graphic design skills as you solve challenging briefs
  • Industry-standard software, hardware and extensive facilities
  • Strong links with studios, including Cambridge University Press
Course details Apply

Illustration

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Hone your illustration skills and learn how to succeed as a professional artist
  • Make your mark with competitions, internships and live briefs
  • Opportunities to study abroad and attend field trips
Course details Apply

Interior Design

Undergraduate - BA (Hons)

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with placement
,
4 years with foundation
Course features
  • Develop your creative vision and get a fresh perspective on design
  • Opportunities in the industry with an optional placement year
  • Find inspiration studying abroad and attending field trips
Course details Apply

Fine Art

Postgraduate - MA

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time
,
24 months part-time
Course features
  • Develop your creative practice with support from experienced artists
  • Gain experience of exhibiting, curating and collaboration
  • Make essential connections with local art organisations
Course details Apply

Graphic Design

Postgraduate - MA

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time
,
2 years part-time
Course features
  • Explore and develop your role as visual designer
  • Advance your practice in areas including concept development and textuality
  • Use a range of specialist studios and creative facilities
Course details Apply

Human-Centred Design

Postgraduate - MA : PG Cert : PG Dip

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
1 year full-time
Course features
  • Consider interconnected, holistic, and systemic approaches to design
  • Address human and planetary challenges
  • Develop theoretical, practical, and leadership skills
Course details Apply

Illustration

Postgraduate - MA

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
12 months full-time
,
24 months part-time
Course features
  • Study MA Illustration and discover how illustration can change the world for the better
  • Develop crucial skills such as observation and creative thinking
  • Learn to apply your skills to the issues that society faces today
Course details Apply

Interior Design Innovation

Postgraduate - MA : PG Cert : PG Dip

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
1 year full-time
Course features
  • Develop your theoretical, practical, and leadership skills
  • Enhance your understanding of future and smart cities
  • Make valuable industry connections
Course details Apply

Graphic Design and Typography

Research - MPhil : PhD

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
Full-time
,
Part-time
Course features
Our PhD research programmes will allow you to join one of our research projects or explore your own interests in Graphic Design and Typography, supported by the expertise of our staff.
Course details Apply
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Specialist facilities

All of our Art and design students can benefit from a range of facilities, including:

  • the full Adobe Creative suite; wide-format printers and scanners; and video editing suites
  • dedicated fashion workshops; and industrial sewing, finishing, embroidery and seam sealing machines
  • digital cameras and lighting kits; specialist camera equipment; and colour and black-and-white darkrooms
  • a printmaking workshop; a 3D workshop; and a letterpress machine
  • opportunities to exhibit, including at our Ruskin Gallery and on our Creative Showcase and Present websites.
  • placement and work experience opportunities
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