University for the Creative Arts

I study at UCA, and do Makeup and Hair Design. I’m really enjoying my course; there are a lot of career opportunities and work experiences available. I met many amazing people through my course and accommodation, and I would highly recommend my course and University to anyone interested in fashion and creative fields.

The modules for our course are really good. I am a second-year student and I find that we get a lot of good feedback for our work as we have tutorials every Thursday. If you’re ever stuck, there are loads of ways to get help. I also find the pathways and mentors module really good as you prepare a CV ready for when you leave university. You get shown what working as an architect will really be like, how practices are run, and what makes a practice work. They really show you the reality of the field you’re going into and it is really beneficial as most universities do not do this and it is so important. Furthermore, the projects throughout year 2 are very creative and allow you to explore your imagination and also explore different building materials by really digging deep into how, what for, and why the material works. Not to mention the facilities available are really useful too!

Studying at UCA in Canterbury has helped me gain many new skills that I would never have acquired in college or school. The teachers are really nice and know what they are doing.

I really grew both as a person and as a designer during my time at University. I couldn't have chosen a better course. My tutors were there to offer advice and support at every stage and the facilities were second to none. I lived at home and commuted to UCA which I really enjoyed as I had time to reflect on my day during my journey home and came in the next day with lots of new ideas. When I look back at my work from year 1 through to year 3, it was clear to see how much I developed. I will forever be grateful for my experience at University as it has put me on the career path I am on today.

Before heading to university I was very nervous and scared about moving to a new place and meeting new people, but my university made it so easy to fit in and meet the right people. Events and group activities allowed me to become more confident around new people. The diversity of studying at university allows you to meet people from all over the world and it's so exciting hearing about people backgrounds. As somone who struggles with working and deadlines my teachers and classmates pushed me to work hard and gave me amazing feedback and support. Having support from all the people around you during university is so amazing as it takes away the added weight of pressure and failure. My accomodation is my favourite part, as I enjoy the independence of living alone, I am blessed to have met amazing people at my flat and I always have a good time here.

Freshers week at UCA was cool, a nice introduction to culture and arts at the uni! I was able to meet fellow students through a number of 'freshers' aimed activities that were engaging, fun and creative. University accomodation is limited, but the university campus is very easy to get to. You can live on campus, in Epsom or neighbouring towns. My favourite place on campus was the library. It is well equipped and the staff are resourceful too. Facilities are modern and always maintained to a high level. I think the best thing about the course is the ability to engage first hand with industry professionals through live briefs and work experience. The facilities also allow you to be as creative as creatively allowing. Epsom is a really cute little town, it's trendy with a nice bubbly atmosphere. Not far from the city you can board a train to Waterloo that takes 20 mins.

The freshers week was fun, meeting so many different people from all over the country and discovering new activities and getting to know what university was offering for their students. The first and second year in the accommodation was really fun, studying together, parting, playing board games or watching a movie and we shared with 6 girls including myself and we became the best of friends. Very organised, I loved using the app that university offers and it was easier to find things around. It felt I was part of something, I've learned so many things while attending the lectures and the tutors were very good at helping when you get stuck The town was small, but when sharing with people from the dorm rooms it helped a lot to enjoy the city life.

Student life is great here. The tutors are extremely welcoming and the area has many activities and social events. My course is well detailed and fun. I am happy to be here.

I've been at this university for about 5 months now and am really pleased with the decision I have chosen. Originally I wasn't going to move out and live alone at university, but last minute I decided to take this course and move up to this university. It was the best decision I have made as not only is it fun living the uni life but also you make valuable skills that will help you in the future.

At my uni the facilities are amazing with every department you could think of related to your courses. The teachers want the best for you therefore they are so supportive and help you when in need.

The campus is rather small which I love as to me it feel more cozy and at home. You get to know more people around the uni from other courses.

There are also many opportunities within the university for example job roles where you can be paid to be a student ambassador.

Overall I am so pleased with the decision I chose to come to this uni.

The Architecture course at UCA gave us a lot of knowledge and opened a lot of doors. The CSA Canterbury School of Architecture is incredible, as the facilities are top-notch and the tutors are evn better. They really care about us and always have time to help; they invite a lot of architects to speak to us, so we had really good opportunities for networking. The environment at uni is a lovely place to study, very calm and relaxing.