Top Arts Universities in UK

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Top Arts Universities in UK

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A degree in Art can help you prosper in your career as a maker, Thinker, Performer, teacher, Technologist, Conservationist, Designer, etc.

Some of the Top Arts Universities in the UK include the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, Universal College London and so on.

These universities encompass subjects such as.

Art education
Artist-run initiatives and DIY culture
Art and anthropology
Cultural memory, trace and place
Curating
Expanded painting
Humanities
Feminism and intersectionality
Human, animal and ecological interactions
Industrial landscapes

Learn here about the leading universities that offer art degrees in the UK:

Top Universities for Arts in the UK

University	Location
University of Oxford	Oxford, UK
University of Cambridge	Cambridge, UK
University College London	London, UK
University of Edinburgh	Edinburgh, UK
King’s College London	London, UK
Lancaster University	Lancaster, UK
University of Manchester	Manchester, UK
London School of Economics and Political Science	London, UK
University of Warwick	Coventry, UK
University of Birmingham	Birmingham, UK
Durham University	Durham, UK
University of Leeds	Leeds, UK
University of Sheffield	Sheffield, UK
University of Nottingham	Nottingham, UK

Top Arts Universities in the UK: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Bachelor of Art Courses in the UK

University	BA Courses in UK
University of Oxford	BFA in Fine Art
University of Manchester	BA in Drama
	BA in Drama and English Literature
	BA in Drama and Film Studies
	BA in Liberal Art
University of Birmingham	BA Drama and Theatre Arts
	BA Drama and English
	BA Liberal Arts and Sciences
King’s College London	BA in Liberal Arts
University of Warwick	Liberal Arts (BA)
	Theatre and Performance Studies (BA)
	Theatre and Performance Studies and Global Sustainable Development (BASc)
University of East London	BA (Hons) Fine Art Technology
Coventry University	Acting (Stage and Screen) BA (Hons)
Coventry University	Fine Art BA (Hons)

Eligibility

Document Checklist for Applying to BSW Program in UK Universities

Academic documents (character certificate, provisional certificate, and transcripts of 10th and 12th)
Valid English Language Scores
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Completed Application
Letter of Recommendation, if asked by the university
Identification documents like passport
Application fees, unless application fees are waived

Academic Requirements

International Students must complete a high school diploma or BTEC Diploma or A-levels etc. (Minimum grade requirements can differ with institutes.)

English test scores

The cut-off IELTS Score for studs Arts in the UK:

IELTS: 6.0-7.5, with a minimum of 5.5-7.0 in each band
TOEFL: 70-110, with a minimum subscore of 15-25
PTE: 58-75, with a minimum subscore of 50-65

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Bachelor of Arts fees in the UK

University	Annual fees in GBP
University of Oxford	32,840
Middlesex University London	14,700
University of East London	13,740
University of Manchester	21,500
University of Bedfordshire	13,500
University of Reading	20,300
University of Plymouth	14,600
University of Sunderland	13,000
University of Southampton	19,300
Birmingham City University	13,500
London Metropolitan University	17,110
University of Chester	12,950
University of Leeds	22,000

Top Arts Universities in the UK: Master of Arts (MA)

Master in Art Courses in UK

University	MA Courses in UK
University of Manchester	MA in Classics and Ancient History
	MA in Playwriting
	MA in Art Gallery and Museum Studies
University of Leeds	Fine Art MA
University of Leeds	MA Arts Management and Heritage Studies
Kingston University London	MA in Sustainable Design
	MA in Communication Design: Illustration including Professional Placement
	MA in Product & Furniture Design
	MFA Fine Art
King’s College London	Arts & Cultural Management MA
	Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies MA
	Conflict, Security & Development MA
	Digital Humanities MA
Middlesex University London	MA in Arts Management
Middlesex University London	MA in Fine Art

Eligibility

Document Checklist

Academic documents of all of the schools and colleges attended before (Bachelor, High school and class 10). The academic document includes transcripts, character certificates and provisional certificates. The scorecards in the bachelor's degree must meet the specific requirement set by universities.
English Language Scores- Should be valid.
Application fees, unless application fees are waived
Statement of Purpose
Experience letter for gap
Letter of Recommendation if asked by the university
Identification documents like passport

Academic Requirements

Applicants must complete a Bachelor in Arts or Bachelor degree in other areas accepted by the university with a minimum of 50 to 80%.

English test scores

The minimum cut-off scores of the Master in Arts program in top Arts Universities in the UK are-

IELTS: 6.5- 7.0, with a minimum of 6.0-7.0 in each band
TOEFL: 85- 100, with a minimum subscore of 23
PTE: 58-68, with a minimum subscore of 58- 65

Master of Arts fees in UK

University	Annual Fees in GBP
University of Oxford	28,560
University of Southampton	21,000
University of East London	14,760
University of Manchester	23,000
University of Bristol	21,600
Lancaster University	21,000
Birmingham City University	16,300 for 1 year 17,930 for 18 months including professional placement
Oxford Brookes University	15,900
London Metropolitan University	16,225

Top Arts Universities in the UK: PhD in Arts

PhD in Art Courses in UK

University	PhD in Arts courses
University of Edinburgh	PhD in Arts
Royal College of Art	PhD in Arts & Humanities
University of Manchester	PhD Arts and Cultural Management
New Castle University	PhD in Fine Art

Eligibility

Document Checklist

Academic documents such as transcripts, character certificates and provisional certificates of masters, bachelor, and intermediate levels
English Language Scores- Should be valid
Statement of Purpose
Experience letter for gap
Application fees
Letter of Recommendation if asked by the university
Identification documents like passport
Research pitch
GRE Scores if asked

Academic Requirements

Applicants need to complete a thesis-based master's degree or a course-based master's degree (Preferably in the Arts specialisation you are applying for) with a research component.
To get admission in some programs, students need to find and finalise a supervisor.

English test scores

General Cut-off scores to study Doctorate programs in the UK-

IELTS: IELTS Academic of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL: 79, with a minimum subscore of 19 in each band
PTE: 58, with a minimum subscore of 58