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Study Arts & Design in the United Kingdom

10 Arts & Design courses at 8 institutions in the United Kingdom, with estimated tuition, entry benchmarks and work rights side by side. Every figure below comes from the same dataset our matching engine scores against.

Arts & Design in the United Kingdom at a glance

Institutions

8

Courses listed

10

Tuition from

≈ $25,500

Total per year

≈ $48,400

Universities offering Arts & Design in the United Kingdom

Ranked by estimated world position. Tuition is the international rate per year; the entry grade is the percentage typically competitive for admission.

Institution Rank Tuition / yr Min % IELTS
London School of Economics and Political Science

London

#50 ≈ $41,500 86% 7
University of Bristol

Bristol

#54 ≈ $37,500 84% 6.5
University of Leeds

Leeds

#86 ≈ $32,000 81% 7
University of Sheffield

Sheffield

#92 ≈ $31,500 80% 6.5
Queen Mary University of London

London

#99 ≈ $34,500 81% 7
University of Strathclyde

Glasgow

#205 ≈ $30,500 72% 6.5
University of East Anglia

Norwich

#215 ≈ $29,000 69% 6.5
University of Stirling

Stirling

#375 ≈ $25,500 71% 6.5

What does a Arts & Design degree in the United Kingdom cost?

Budget for tuition plus living costs, not tuition alone. Across the 10 Arts & Design courses we list in the United Kingdom, tuition runs from $25,500 to $41,500 a year, and a student needs roughly $15,500 a year to live on. That puts a realistic total at about $48,400 a year before travel, visa fees and insurance.

Tuition range
$25,500 – $41,500
Living cost
≈ $15,500/yr

Entry requirements for Arts & Design in the United Kingdom

Across these courses the typical competitive grade is around 79%, and the usual English requirement is IELTS 6.8. Individual universities set their own thresholds — the table above shows each one.

Typical entry grade
79%
English requirement
IELTS 6.8

Study levels available

Bachelor's Master's PhD / Doctorate

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study Arts & Design in the United Kingdom?

Tuition for the Arts & Design courses we list in the United Kingdom runs from $25,500 to $41,500 a year for international students, and living costs add roughly $15,500 a year. Budget around $48,400 a year in total, plus one-off costs for visas, flights and insurance.

What are the entry requirements for Arts & Design in the United Kingdom?

Most Arts & Design courses in the United Kingdom look for around 79% in your previous qualification and IELTS 6.8 or equivalent. Competitive universities ask for more; the table on this page lists the benchmark for each institution.

Are there scholarships for Arts & Design in the United Kingdom?

8 of the 10 Arts & Design courses we list in the United Kingdom record scholarship or funding options for international students. Amounts vary widely, so check each institution's own funding page for the current round.

Can I work after studying Arts & Design in the United Kingdom?

Graduates in the United Kingdom can typically stay and work for 1.5 year(s) after finishing, and students may work up to 20 hours a week during term. Permanent-residency prospects are rated moderate for this destination.

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