We teach the diverse professional skills required in the arts and creative industries worldwide. Close links with leading organisations and employers keep our degrees relevant to sector needs. Widely recognised for expertise and excellence in creative practice, our work is enhanced by extensive international collaboration across the arts, design and media sectors. We are a top 5 UK university for Film Production & Photography (5th out of 67) - Guardian Guide 2019. We are the top UK Modern university for Music (1st of 39) - The Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2019. We are top 5 UK Modern university for English (3rd of 49) and Drama, Dance and Cinematics (3rd of 58) - The Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2019. Students on all our programmes get the opportunity to work in industry or with organisations in the charitable sector

As part of the selection process suitably qualified applicants will normally be required to submit a portfolio/attend an interview. This applies to all years of entry. Students from Russia would generally be required to complete an international foundation programme to be considered for entry to year one of our bachelor courses.