About University for the Creative Arts
University for the Creative Arts (UCA) awards the creative media degrees on this AF Education pathway, delivered with LCCM (London College of Creative Media) at a London campus. The offer suits mature students and career changers interested in media and related creative subjects with Student Finance England funding.
AF Education supports England-resident home students through the SFE application process. Tuition fee loans are paid to the university, and maintenance loans are paid to you for accommodation and living costs in London.
Subjects currently listed focus on Media and Business with Media. Foundation year options may be available depending on the course for students without A-levels or returning to creative education.
Browse University for the Creative Arts courses Check your Student Finance eligibility
University for the Creative Arts offers 12 funded courses through AF Education, with campuses in London. 3 courses include a foundation year, so you can start your degree without A-levels. Every course is eligible for Student Finance England funding — tuition is paid directly to the university and you receive a maintenance loan for living costs.
Available Campuses at University for the Creative Arts
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London
Music Box, 241 Union Street, London SE1 0LR
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Available courses in University for the Creative Arts
Entry, English language and interview requirements at University for the Creative Arts
English Language Requirements for University for the Creative Arts
Undergraduate
The course is taught in English. If you are not a native speaker you will need to demonstrate fluency in reading, writing and oral English at interview/application stage. You may be asked to prove this via a third party test where you should score, as a minimum, the following points: IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95
Postgraduate
English language competency equivalent to CEFR Level C1 (7.0 overall, 6.5 in each category). If English is not your first language.
Specific Entry Requirements for University for the Creative Arts
BA Commercial Music
Undergraduate & CertHE (Level 4):
- 96 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience
- 4 GCSEs grade C/4 including English or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills)
- Successful interview
Foundation (Level 3):
- 48 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience
- 4 GCSEs grade C/4 including English or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills)
- Successful interview
All applicants meeting the minimum entry requirements and whose application demonstrates the capability to complete this programme will be offered an interview.
The course is taught in English. If you are not a native speaker you will need to demonstrate fluency in reading, writing and oral English at interview/application stage. You may be asked to prove this via a third party test where you should score, as a minimum, the following points: IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95
BMus (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering
Undergraduate (Level 4):
- 96 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience
- Successful interview
All applicants meeting the minimum entry requirements and whose application demonstrates the capability to complete this programme will be offered an interview.
The course is taught in English. If you are not a native speaker you will need to demonstrate fluency in reading, writing and oral English at interview/application stage. You may be asked to prove this via a third party test where you should score, as a minimum, the following points: IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95
BMus (Hons) Composition for Films, Games & Other Media
Undergraduate (Level 4):
- 104 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience
- Successful interview
All applicants meeting the minimum entry requirements and whose application demonstrates the capability to complete this programme will be offered an interview.
The course is taught in English. If you are not a native speaker you will need to demonstrate fluency in reading, writing and oral English at interview/application stage. You may be asked to prove this via a third party test where you should score, as a minimum, the following points: IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95
MMus Music Production
Postgraduate (Level 7):
- A minimum second-class honours degree in a relevant subject from a UK awarding body or college recognised equivalent international qualification.
- Significant equivalent professional experience will also be considered
- English language competency equivalent to CEFR Level C1 (7.0 overall, 6.5 in each category). If English is not your first language.
BMus (Hons) Music Performance & Production
Undergraduate (Level 4):
- 104 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience
- Successful interview
Foundation (Level 3):
- 48 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience
- 4 GCSEs grade C/4 including English or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills)
- Successful interview
All applicants meeting the minimum entry requirements and whose application demonstrates the capability to complete this programme will be offered an interview.
The course is taught in English. If you are not a native speaker you will need to demonstrate fluency in reading, writing and oral English at interview/application stage. You may be asked to prove this via a third party test where you should score, as a minimum, the following points: IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95
MMus Music Performance
Postgraduate (Level 7):
- A minimum second-class honours degree in a relevant subject from a UK awarding body or college recognised equivalent international qualification.
- Significant equivalent professional experience will also be considered
- English language competency equivalent to CEFR Level C1 (7.0 overall, 6.5 in each category). If English is not your first language.
BA Music Business Management
Undergraduate & CertHE (Level 4):
- 96 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, which must include at least one in the following subject areas: Music Technology, Business Studies or Economics, Media Studies or English Language.
- An Access to Higher Education course or a BTEC Extended Diploma will be considered as equivalent to two full Level 3 qualifications.
- 4 GCSEs grade C/4 in Maths and English or a Level 2 equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills)
- We also welcome applications from those without formal qualifications but with demonstrable passion for and practical experience relevant to the music industry.
- Successful interview
Foundation (Level 3):
- 48 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience in music
- 4 GCSEs grade C/4 in Maths and English or a Level 2 equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills)
- Successful interview
All applicants meeting the minimum entry requirements and whose application demonstrates the capability to complete this programme will be offered an interview.
The course is taught in English. If you are not a native speaker you will need to demonstrate fluency in reading, writing and oral English at interview/application stage. You may be asked to prove this via a third party test where you should score, as a minimum, the following points: IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95
MA Creative Entrepreneurship
Postgraduate (Level 7):
- 1 year’s experience in a relevant sector and a bachelor degree (2.2 minimum) or 4 years relevant experience and a Level 3+ qualification
- English language competency equivalent to CEFR Level C1 (7.0 overall, 6.5 in each category). If English is not your first language.
- Professional references, if applying based on your professional experience.
- Personal Statement
- Successful interview
MA Entertainment Business & Analytics
Postgraduate (Level 7):
- 1 year’s experience in a relevant sector and a bachelor degree (2.2 minimum) or 4 years relevant experience and a Level 3+ qualification
- English language competency equivalent to CEFR Level C1 (7.0 overall, 6.5 in each category). If English is not your first language.
- Professional references, if applying based on your professional experience.
- Personal Statement
- Successful interview
Specific Entry Requirements for University for the Creative Arts (Postgraduate)
MMus Music Production
Postgraduate (Level 7):
- A minimum second-class honours degree in a relevant subject from a UK awarding body or college recognised equivalent international qualification.
- Significant equivalent professional experience will also be considered
- English language competency equivalent to CEFR Level C1 (7.0 overall, 6.5 in each category). If English is not your first language.
MMus Music Performance
Postgraduate (Level 7):
- A minimum second-class honours degree in a relevant subject from a UK awarding body or college recognised equivalent international qualification.
- Significant equivalent professional experience will also be considered
- English language competency equivalent to CEFR Level C1 (7.0 overall, 6.5 in each category). If English is not your first language.
MA Creative Entrepreneurship
Postgraduate (Level 7):
- 1 year’s experience in a relevant sector and a bachelor degree (2.2 minimum) or 4 years relevant experience and a Level 3+ qualification
- English language competency equivalent to CEFR Level C1 (7.0 overall, 6.5 in each category). If English is not your first language.
- Professional references, if applying based on your professional experience.
- Personal Statement
- Successful interview
MA Entertainment Business & Analytics
Postgraduate (Level 7):
- 1 year’s experience in a relevant sector and a bachelor degree (2.2 minimum) or 4 years relevant experience and a Level 3+ qualification
- English language competency equivalent to CEFR Level C1 (7.0 overall, 6.5 in each category). If English is not your first language.
- Professional references, if applying based on your professional experience.
- Personal Statement
- Successful interview
Specific Entry Requirements for University for the Creative Arts (Undergraduate)
BA Commercial Music
Undergraduate & CertHE (Level 4):
- 96 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience
- 4 GCSEs grade C/4 including English or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills)
- Successful interview
Foundation (Level 3):
- 48 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience
- 4 GCSEs grade C/4 including English or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills)
- Successful interview
All applicants meeting the minimum entry requirements and whose application demonstrates the capability to complete this programme will be offered an interview.
The course is taught in English. If you are not a native speaker you will need to demonstrate fluency in reading, writing and oral English at interview/application stage. You may be asked to prove this via a third party test where you should score, as a minimum, the following points: IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95
BMus (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering
Undergraduate (Level 4):
- 96 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience
- Successful interview
All applicants meeting the minimum entry requirements and whose application demonstrates the capability to complete this programme will be offered an interview.
The course is taught in English. If you are not a native speaker you will need to demonstrate fluency in reading, writing and oral English at interview/application stage. You may be asked to prove this via a third party test where you should score, as a minimum, the following points: IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95
BMus (Hons) Composition for Films, Games & Other Media
Undergraduate (Level 4):
- 104 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience
- Successful interview
All applicants meeting the minimum entry requirements and whose application demonstrates the capability to complete this programme will be offered an interview.
The course is taught in English. If you are not a native speaker you will need to demonstrate fluency in reading, writing and oral English at interview/application stage. You may be asked to prove this via a third party test where you should score, as a minimum, the following points: IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95
BMus (Hons) Music Performance & Production
Undergraduate (Level 4):
- 104 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience
- Successful interview
Foundation (Level 3):
- 48 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience
- 4 GCSEs grade C/4 including English or equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills)
- Successful interview
All applicants meeting the minimum entry requirements and whose application demonstrates the capability to complete this programme will be offered an interview.
The course is taught in English. If you are not a native speaker you will need to demonstrate fluency in reading, writing and oral English at interview/application stage. You may be asked to prove this via a third party test where you should score, as a minimum, the following points: IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95
BA Music Business Management
Undergraduate & CertHE (Level 4):
- 96 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, which must include at least one in the following subject areas: Music Technology, Business Studies or Economics, Media Studies or English Language.
- An Access to Higher Education course or a BTEC Extended Diploma will be considered as equivalent to two full Level 3 qualifications.
- 4 GCSEs grade C/4 in Maths and English or a Level 2 equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills)
- We also welcome applications from those without formal qualifications but with demonstrable passion for and practical experience relevant to the music industry.
- Successful interview
Foundation (Level 3):
- 48 UCAS points from accepted Level 3 qualifications, or equivalent experience in music
- 4 GCSEs grade C/4 in Maths and English or a Level 2 equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills)
- Successful interview
All applicants meeting the minimum entry requirements and whose application demonstrates the capability to complete this programme will be offered an interview.
The course is taught in English. If you are not a native speaker you will need to demonstrate fluency in reading, writing and oral English at interview/application stage. You may be asked to prove this via a third party test where you should score, as a minimum, the following points: IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 95
All courses at University for the Creative Arts (A–Z)
View the full list of 12 courses
- BA (Hons) Commercial Music
- BA (Hons) Commercial Music Foundation Year
- BA (Hons) Music Business Management
- BA (Hons) Music Business Management Foundation Year
- BMUS (Hons) Composition for Film, Games & Other Media
- BMUS (Hons) Music Performance & Production
- BMUS (Hons) Music Performance & Production Foundation Year
- BMUS (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering
- CertHE Commercial Music
- CertHE Music Business Management
- MMUS Music Performance
- MMUS Music Production
FAQs about University for the Creative Arts
Can mature students study at University for the Creative Arts without A-levels?
Yes — through AF Education, University for the Creative Arts currently lists 3 courses with a foundation year. A foundation year is designed to help mature students and career changers prepare for degree-level study when they do not hold traditional A-levels. Entry requirements still vary by course, so check the individual course page or ask AF Education for guidance.
How many days a week is the course on campus?
Typical full-time study with these providers is usually 1 to 2 campus days a week, around 2 to 4 hours per day, so many students work alongside their course. Timetables vary by course and campus. Always confirm the timetable for your chosen course before you enrol.
What subjects can I study at University for the Creative Arts through AF Education?
AF Education currently lists 12 active courses for University for the Creative Arts, covering subjects such as Media and Business. Use the course list on this page to compare options, or browse all funded courses on our main courses page.
How can AF Education help me apply for a University for the Creative Arts course?
AF Education support is free. Choose a course on this page (or via our courses list), check your Student Finance England eligibility with our free checker, then register or speak to our team so we can help you with the university application and funding steps. We support England-resident UK home students — not international applicants.
Where will I study if I choose University for the Creative Arts through AF Education?
Through AF Education, University for the Creative Arts courses are taught in London. Exact campus options depend on the course you choose — check each course card on this page for available locations.
Are there foundation year degrees at University for the Creative Arts?
Yes. University for the Creative Arts currently lists 3 foundation year courses through AF Education. Foundation year routes help you build academic skills before progressing onto the full degree. Browse the course list on this page to see which subjects include a foundation year.
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