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Bachelor of Creative and Cultural Industries: Art Direction
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A three-year degree preparing students for art direction in the creative and cultural industries.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Creative and Cultural Industries: Art Direction. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.
Career outcomes
- Administrative Coordinator
- Project Assistant
- Customer Service Representative
- Operations Assistant
- Program Assistant
Curriculum
- Year 1: thinking about ideas
- Navigating industry
- Creative journeys
- The tools of writing. Year 2: customer mindfulness
- Creative project management
- A live case study and art direction. Year 3: advanced art direction
- Culturepreneurship
- A major project and a professional portfolio for the creative industries.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Entry is by UCAS Tariff points set per course from A-levels
- BTEC
- T-levels
- IB or equivalent international Level 3 qualifications; Some courses need specific subjects (for example Maths or Physics for engineering) and some ask for a portfolio
- Audition or interview.
Accepted academic background
A-levels, BTEC, T-levels, IB, Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs) or equivalent international Level 3 qualifications
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 4
- PTE Academic 59
- Cambridge 169
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate
- English proficiency evidence
- Statement of purpose where requested
- Financial support evidence
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Creative and Cultural Industries: Art Direction. Prepare academic transcripts
- Graduation evidence
- Language results
- required supporting documents. Complete the application to Kingston University London. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
- Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,200 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £5,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Knights Park |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Kingston School of Art |
| Department | Creative industries |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Kingston University offers international scholarships and fee awards for eligible students. Eligibility, Award value, And deadlines vary by scheme. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Jul 2027
259 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 31 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,200 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £5,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 4, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge 169. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.

