About the school
We are a thriving School in a modern campus setting – constantly pushing the boundaries of creativity.
Our origins go back 125 years to an art college in St. Albans.
Hertfordshire College of Art and Design merged with our University in the 1990s, addition to our creative credentials.
Location
We are just twenty minutes by train from London, situated in the attractive setting of Hertfordshire.
Where you study is a key part of your decision in choosing a university. Study with us and you will be in easy reach of:
- London’s major art galleries
- design consultancies
- fashion and interior design houses
- thriving music communities.
The centre of the UK’s film and media production is located in Hertfordshire providing you with numerous opportunities to work on live projects and gain valuable experience.
We’re based on the College Lane campus.
Learning environment
Our stimulating and friendly environment will inspire and encourage you to develop your creative potential in parallel with technical and business skills.
21st Century resources
Excellent and extensive facilities are a major attraction for students and staff, and contribute greatly to our commercial success.
As well as traditional 2D and 3D design studios we offer extensive media workshops.
Cutting-edge technologies
A purpose-built £10.5 million Digital Facilities Building provides 4,500 square metres of work space for our expanding range of media activities including:
- computer aided design and modeling
- digital animation
- rapid prototyping
- web software
- video and moving image.
Courses
Our courses are taught by staff members who are experienced and successful professionals.
Consultation with industry keeps the content of our courses both fresh and relevant.
Our diverse range of courses cover the subject areas of:
Research degree, either full or part time, are also available.
We have around 2,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students taking innovative and challenging courses.
Engagement with industry
Our close links with leading names in the creative and cultural industries give you opportunities to experience professional practice at first hand.
You could be:
- working on live projects such as the Harry Potter films.
- providing design solutions for real clients.
- carrying out internships with renowned Fashion designers.
Companies can also tap into the latest thinking across a broad range of topics through our contract research and consultancy services.
International focus
Students from all over the world come to take advantage of the creative opportunities and teaching and research expertise on offer here.
We offer a special programme for international students to help you prepare for your degree studies - Preparing for Study in Art, Design, Film, Media and Music for International Students.
This can be taken as a summer school or completed over two semesters.
There are also overseas opportunities for students through study exchanges with our partners in Malaysia and Moscow.