Art and design degrees in North West England

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University of Central Lancashire

9 art-and-design courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 45th
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WUSCA ranking: 26th
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The staff and students around the campus are always so welcoming and friendly. It really makes me enjoy where I’m studying. I think something that could be improved is the university’s response to student based issues.

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Animation (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • AX1000: Contextual Studies in Animation
  • AX1001: Introduction to Animation
  • AX1021: Introduction to Model Making
  • AX1101: Skill Development & Software Training
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Animation BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • AX1000: Contextual Studies in Animation
  • AX1001: Introduction to Animation
  • AX1021: Introduction to Model Making
  • AX1101: Skill Development & Software Training
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Liverpool Hope University

56 art-and-design courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 78th
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WUSCA ranking: 43th
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University has been a mix of incredible highs and frustrating lows. The best part has definitely been the freedom—being able to explore subjects I’m genuinely interested in, meeting people from all walks of life, and finally feeling like I have some control over my own routine. Some of the friendships I’ve made feel like they’ll last a lifetime, and there’s something exciting about the late-night study sessions, spontaneous adventures, and even the occasional deep conversations with people I just met. But on the flip side, the pressure can be overwhelming. Balancing deadlines, social life, and basic self-care sometimes feels impossible, and there are moments when imposter syndrome kicks in hard. There have been times when I’ve felt completely lost, wondering if I’m actually on the right path or just going through the motions. Still, even with the stress, I wouldn’t trade the experience—it’s been chaotic, challenging, and sometimes exhausting, but it’s also been one of the most defining periods of my life.

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Fine Art BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Applications and Uses of Drawing
  • Art and Design History: Close Up Lecture
  • Contemporary Approaches to Fine Art
  • Methods and Practice
  • Themes and Issues in Art and Design History
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Year 1
  • Film History and Theory
  • Microeconomics
  • Practical Work
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Skills & Employability
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University of Chester

9 art-and-design courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 30th
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WUSCA ranking: 2th
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Best Aspects of Studying at the University of Chester: Beautiful Campus and it is friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Staff and students alike are approachable, creating a welcoming environment for learning and personal growth. As for the worst aspects, the acoomodation cost is high.

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Fine Art BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Art History and Theory
  • Drawing Practice
  • Studio Practice 1 (Single Hons.)
  • Studio Practice Exhibition & Presentation
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Fine Art and Graphic Design BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Art History and Theory
  • Drawing Practice
  • Studio Practice 1 (Combined Hons.)
  • Text & Image
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Edge Hill University

2 art-and-design courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 54th
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All the facilites are in a really good place making study easy, however i think it would be even better if it was allowed to stay in some builing to work at night. Even if the Catalyst is open 24/7, it can get crowded at night during exam season and it would help if builing such as the Creative Edge can be open to student after 8pm even if they dont usually have class in the builing.

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Animation BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • MED1445 Working in Creative Industries
  • MED1449 Making It Move: Animation Techniques 1
  • MED1450 Performance and Character: Animation Techniques 2
  • MED1451 What is Animation: Animation in Context
  • MED1452 Applying Animation
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Graphic Design BA (Hons)
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Lancaster University

19 art-and-design courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 7th
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WUSCA ranking: 65th
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I love the campus and the atmosphere we have. its a beautiful place to study and i have enjoyed my time here. All the staff are wonderful, I have a brilliant supervisors and enjoy my course. I have learnt a lot whilst at Lancaster However, i find that the student union is broken, it does not uphold its own beliefs. The societies may work but the actual student union body is useless. it needs and overhall, and needs attention brought to the actions of the staff and how people follow their regulations.

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Design BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Design Issues
  • Fundamentals: Contemporary Arts and Design
  • Fundamentals: Design Studio (part 1)
  • Fundamentals: Design Studio (part 2)
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Design (Placement Year) BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Design Issues
  • Fundamentals: Contemporary Arts and Design
  • Fundamentals: Design Studio (part 1)
  • Fundamentals: Design Studio (part 2)
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University of Wolverhampton

1 art-and-design courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 69th
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WUSCA ranking: 80th
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Studying an online course at the University of Wolverhampton has been a fantastic experience. The course is well-structured and offers a range of resources that make learning both accessible and engaging. The platform is user-friendly, and there’s plenty of support available, from academic advisors to technical assistance, ensuring that students have everything they need to succeed. The flexibility of studying from anywhere allows for a good balance with other commitments, making it easier to manage time effectively. However, one area for improvement could be the addition of more online meetings with facilitators. This would give students more opportunities to engage in live discussions, ask questions in real-time, and interact with their instructors and peers. These sessions could enhance the sense of community within the online learning environment and make the overall experience even more interactive and supportive.

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BA (Hons) Art and Design
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dBs Institute

1 art-and-design courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
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The facilities and the teachers I've experienced with in lectures are fantastic, however student feedback or changes feel like they need improving on in speed, especially concerning the curriculum and briefs.

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Game Art BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Character Art 1
  • Character Art 2
  • Concept Art 1
  • Concept Art 2
  • Environment Art 1
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University of Salford

5 art-and-design courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 42nd
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WUSCA ranking: 12th
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The lecturers are really approachable and want you to succeed. It feels really inclusive and diversity is appreciated. Being so close to Manchester there's lots going on and good transport links. The only real criticism I have is the use of online lectures, how ever much they try, they aren't as condusive to learning as in person lectures are especially if you have difficulties with concentration. I understand that universities are trying to find ways to cut costs but I feel that this detracts from the whole student experience both academically and socially.

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Graphic Design BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Critical and Professional Contexts 1
  • Critical and Professional Contexts 1 (continued)
  • Form and Content
  • Process and Application
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Fine Art BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Introduction to Art and Ideas 1
  • Introduction to Art and Ideas 2
  • Introduction to Studio Culture 1
  • Introduction to Studio Culture 2
  • Models of Practice
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UCEN Manchester

2 art-and-design courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
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Facilities (5) - I truly believe that my degree is perfectly accommodated for just by looking at the facilities on offer. Not only that, but the actual hive bar is brilliant and there is lots of space for everyone. Location (3) - Although the building itself looks fabulous where it is, to get there you have to cross a very busy main road that sometimes can be dangerous and with it being outside of the AO arena, it makes it hard being there when a concert or show is on. With that being said however, the fact it is barely a 10 minute walk from Victoria station makes it very easy for me as a commuter. Student Support (4) - I believe that UCEN goes above and beyond when trying to support students, particularly with their schemes on offer to help those less financially stable. The only thing I’d say is maybe make it a bit more obvious where to access these support by putting posters up around the campus. Campus Look and Feel (5) - It is clear that there has been a lot of work gone into the campus itself which makes it a really beautiful and welcoming place to be. The campus actually featured on the latest season of Waterloo Road so I am pretty sure that this only goes to show how incredible it is. Student Life (4) - As far as I am aware, as a commuter student, the campus is brilliant for somebody like me as I can easily get there everyday providing the trains are running, but I do feel that with the location of the campus, students find it relatively difficult to find accommodation on offer around it, and therefore, this can make it difficult for students to really get to grips with student life when not being close to the campus or city centre. Students Union (5) - The students union is always thriving, there is always something going on that they have put together in the hive, and it is really a pleasure to get involved in these things and take a break from the degree for a moment. Whether that be painting or putting on a movie night, they really do go above and beyond. They also promote our concerts and events which is lovely to see.

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Graphic Design and Branding BA (Hons)
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  • Advertising
  • Application Skills for Graphics
  • Application Skills for Screen
  • Branding
  • Contextual Studies 1
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3D Game Art & VFX BA (Hons)
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  • 3D Animation
  • 3D Environments
  • Asset Creation
  • Camera Tracking
  • Compositing & Rendering
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Manchester Metropolitan University

14 art-and-design courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 21st
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WUSCA ranking: 19th
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Mmu has strong academic reputation, excellent industry links like Siemens and employability . They have cutting edge facilities: state of the art labs are amazing! I love their commitment to sustainability; they are ranked as one of the best. The university could be improved : They need to improve in library services They need to have more rooms for studying They definitely would need more pc rooms! As they are always occupied when I need one, especially during exam times The library needs to get the books back in ; the books gave the library character and a reason for student to come to the library Other than this, Mmu is amazing!

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Year 1
  • CONTEXTUALISING PRACTICE 1: CRITICAL ANALYSIS
  • CONTEXTUALISING PRACTICE 1: CRITICAL REFLECTION
  • ILLUSTRATION WITH ANIMATION (SENSE OF PLACE)
  • INTRODUCTION TO ILLUSTRATION WITH ANIMATION
  • UNIT X
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Fine Art BA (Hons)
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  • CONTEXTUALISING PRACTICE 1: CRITICAL ANALYSIS
  • EXPLORING APPROACHES TO CONTEMPORARY ART
  • TALKING ABOUT ART: ARTICULATING YOUR PRACTICE
  • TALKING ABOUT ART: LEARNING TO ARTICULATE YOUR PRACTICE
  • UNIT X
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