Why study a creative arts degree through Clearing?
Intro
Studying a creative arts degree through Clearing gives you the opportunity to learn a wide variety of key knowledge and skills for a number of successful future professions.
Find out how creative study can set you up for future success, and explore the wide range of career-focused arts degrees available through Clearing at the University of West London.
Why are arts degrees important?
Nearly half of all people working in the creative industries have a creative arts degree, showing how vital they are to a career in this sector. What's more, creativity is one of the most sought-after skills by employers in any industry.
Applying through Clearing at the University of West London puts you in touch with creative arts degrees designed with your future employability in mind. Many creative courses are extremely practical, and even less vocational studies provide the chance to pick up many transferable industry skills such as planning, people management and presenting.
What arts degrees can I study?
Design
A design degree can open up a wealth of career paths. At UWL, you will benefit from our professional facilities, inspiring teacher-practitioners and close industry connections, equipping you with the skills and knowledge necessary to build a successful career and meet your future aspirations.
Fashion
Our fashion degree courses are tailor-made to shape your path towards a successful and fulfilling future in the ever-evolving fashion industry.
You will learn from experienced academic staff, many of whom are active practitioners in the industry, and enjoy access to professional-standard equipment and facilities.
Film
In today's digital age, the demand for skilled professionals who can captivate audiences through the magic of cinema and media is at an all-time high.
Whether you dream of becoming a director, screenwriter, cinematographer, film editor, producer or a media executive, our range of film courses offer the perfect launchpad for your career in the film industry.
Music
With a music degree at the University of West London, you can take advantage of one of Europe’s largest studio complexes, opportunities to collaborate with performers and audio engineers, and an inspiring programme of visiting musicians to ensure you learn from the best.
- BSc (Hons) Audio Software Engineering
- BMus (Hons) Composition (Film/Theatre)
- BA (Hons) Electronic Music Production
- BA (Hons) Music Management
- BMus (Hons) Music Performance
- BA (Hons) Music Technology
- BMus (Hons) Performance and Music Management
- BMus (Hons) Performance and Recording
- BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance
- BA (Hons) Recording, Mixing and Production
- BA (Hons) Sound and Music for Gaming
- BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering
Performing arts
Our performing arts degree courses will help you develop the skills you’ll need to meet the highest professional standards of the film, TV and theatre industries.
What's more, our West London campus is situated just a short Tube ride from West End theatres and is surrounded by a plethora of professional fringe and community performance spaces.
Photography
On our BA (Hons) Photography course, you will have the opportunity to learn creative and technical skills from professional photographers, artists, curators and guest lecturers.
Your hands-on work with conceptual and practical briefs will also allow you to build your confidence and your portfolio, and ensure you graduate with sought-after skills.
My experience of Clearing as a creative arts student
I would say to other students, definitely give the Clearing team a ring. They will help you through whatever problems you have."
In this vlog, BA (Hons) Graphic Design student Ollie talks about his experience of applying for a course through Clearing at UWL.
Why choose the University of West London?
As the Career University, UWL offers access to key industry connections across all of our creative arts courses. Our London location puts you on the doorstep of the UK's creative heart, and provides the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and engage with some of the biggest employers across the creative sector.
I love that the lecturers have industry experience. It helps with my knowledge and my filmmaking and it gives you confidence that you're in safe hands.
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