Study creative arts and design

Creative arts

Kingston School of Art has long been recognised as one of the best art and design schools in teaching and research, which is shown in our subject rankings, research, performance, industry and student awards, and the leading brands and institutions that choose to work with us.

Our reputation is reflected in the Guardian University League Tables 2025, where we are ranked No. 1 in London and in the top 5 in the UK for Illustration and Animation. We are also ranked top 5 in the UK for Media and Film Studies, Film Production and Photography.

Our courses

Creative arts

Design

Our workshops and studios are open for creative exploration and allow opportunities for students and staff to work together and to share ideas whether they are studying or researching architecture, art, communications, design, humanities or the creative industries.

Our reputation is reflected in the Guardian University League Tables 2025, where we are ranked No. 1 in London and in the top 5 in the UK for Fashion, Graphic Design, Product Design and Interior Design.

Our courses

Design

Ideas emerge here

Kingston School of Art offers a wide range of subjects, including art, design, architecture, humanities journalism, media, publishing, creative and performing arts.

As one of the UK's leading creative institutions, the School's excellence is reflected by impressive subject rankings, awards, research performance, engagement with leading brands and institutions, and the global influence of its alumni. We enable all students to achieve their ambitions as successful professionals in industry and research.

Professional skills are taught alongside theory, with all courses culminating in a major project.

Many courses offer opportunities to work on live industry briefs or to take work placements in industry.

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