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New study reveals the best universities in the UK for creative courses

New research has revealed the best universities in the UK for creative students. 

For those thinking about choosing a creative course, there are plenty of fantastic universities with inspiring and challenging courses to choose from, but which institution is the best for creatives?

Inkifi has analysed universities and higher education institutions around the UK, to rank them in terms of their suitability for creative students based on a number of factors. 

You can view how the universities rank here.

The Top 10 Universities in the UK for Creatives: 
 

Rank 

HE Provider 

Creative arts and design enrolments 

Percentage of students taking creative courses 

Average graduate salary for creative courses 

Creative studies score/10 

1

University for the Creative Arts

5,530

82%

£18,000

7.06

2

The Arts University Bournemouth

3,155

92%

£21,000

6.79

3

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

1,085

99%

£24,000

6.60

4

Ravensbourne University London

2,070

82%

£23,000

6.38

5

Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance

705

96%

£21,000

5.58

6

Falmouth University

4,130

66%

£15,500

5.22

7

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

795

90%

£20,000

5.21

8

Norwich University of the Arts

1,825

77%

£18,667

5.06

9

The Nottingham Trent University

5,310

15%

£18,500

5.05

10

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

1,250

100%

£17,000

5.04

 
 
  • With course options in fashion, performing arts, design and more, there are plenty of options for creative students, the University for the Creative Arts is the top institution for creative courses. Notable alumni include the controversial artist, Tracey Emin, fashion designer, Karen Millen, and jewellery designer, Stephen Webster.
  • In second place, with notable alumni including critically acclaimed photographer, Wolfgang Tillmans, The Arts University Bournemouth scores particularly well for graduate outcomes, with an average graduate salary of £21,000 for those on creative courses.
  • Based just around the corner from London’s West End, The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, is known all over the world for its performance and theatre courses. The list of notable alumni is extensive with some of the finest names in British TV and film such as Dame Judi Dench, Laurence Olivier, Vanessa Redgrave, Kit Harrington, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and many more.

The Best-Paid Creative Graduates:
 
1. University College London – £28,000 average creative courses graduate salary
 
1. Queen Mary University of London – £28,000 average creative courses graduate salary
 
3. The University of Surrey – £26,500 average creative courses graduate salary
 
3. Royal Holloway and Bedford New College – £26,500 average creative courses graduate salary
 
3. The University of Cambridge – £26,500 average creative courses graduate salary

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