Study art and design at Kingston School of Art

Art and photography

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 courses

Design

Our reputation is reflected in the Guardian University Guide rankings 2023 where Kingston came top in the UK for interior design, second in the UK for fashion and textiles and top in London for graphic 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 courses

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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